Erling Haaland Scores to Extend Insane Record in Champions League

• Manchester City striker continued his prolific start to the season with a solitary strike against Slovan Bratislava
• The Norwegian was on target as the Citizens made light work of the Slovakian club in the Champions League
• Haaland's strike on Tuesday night added to his already insane statistics in Europe's premier club competition

Erling Haaland wasted no time opening his goal account for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, leading Manchester City to a dominant victory over Slovan Bratislava.

After drawing blank against Inter Milan in City's group-stage opener, the Norwegian striker emphatically returned to form, demonstrating the lethal finishing that has become synonymous with his name.

Haaland scores as City thump Bratislava

Haaland’s goal was a testament to his unique combination of strength, speed, and technical ability.

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Latching onto a perfectly timed defence-splitting pass from Rico Lewis, he shrugged off an opposing defender and powered into the box. He coolly rounded the onrushing goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the back of the net.

Reactions to the video:

Here are some of the responses to the goal.

@CJorrychozy101:

"Haaland is the highest striker of all time."

@AllaNiang7:

"Against a small club."

@OJOADISA1:

"It is unbelievable."

@espeezeal:

"Halaand is a cheat, no one with such height and strength should be so fast."

@TaylorGirland:

"Rico is just too smooth."

@raynjiru:

"Haaland is going to break Ronaldo’s record for UCL goals."

@Ghost_BMN:

"Lewis is too good for his age."

@Tajjamul514:

"Good job boys."

This goal came after Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden had already given City a commanding lead, effectively sealing the match for the Premier League champions.

James McAtee came off the bench to add further gloss to the scoreline, making it 4-0, as Pep Guardiola's side cruised to victory.

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Haaland stretches insane scoring record

The result secured three valuable points for Pep Guardiola's charges and extended Haaland's extraordinary record in European competition.

According to Transfermarkt, his strike marked his 42nd goal in just 41 Champions League appearances, underscoring his incredible efficiency at the highest level of club football.

His impact on the game is impossible to ignore; defences are left scrambling to find answers to his relentless goal-scoring instincts every time he takes to the field.

According to Eurosport, Man City's result maintained their impressive unbeaten run in UEFA Champions League away fixtures, extending to 12 matches.

What's next for Man City?

Up next for Guardiola’s men is a Premier League encounter with Fulham on Saturday, where City will look to carry their European momentum back into domestic action.

Haaland levels Ronaldo's goal record

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Erling Haaland made history with his goal against Arsenal on 22 September.

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The Norwegian striker's ninth-minute finish increased his tally for the 2024/25 season to 10 goals in just five games. In the process, Haaland equalled one of Cristiano Ronaldo's long-standing records.

Source: YEN.com.gh