Manchester City continued their impressive Champions League run with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu last night, and once again, it was the Erling Haaland show. The Norwegian striker delivered yet another decisive performance, scoring from the penalty spot and rewriting more Champions League history in the process.
Haaland’s perfectly placed first-half penalty not only gave City the lead but also secured a monumental milestone. With that strike, the 24-year-old reached 55 goals in just 54 Champions League appearances, becoming the fastest player ever to hit that mark. He also extended his astonishing tally to 51 goals in his first 50 Champions League starts, a feat unmatched by any player since the competition’s inception.
Real Madrid responded through a well-taken effort from their forward line, but City’s attacking rhythm and tactical discipline eventually allowed them to regain control.
Haaland’s celebration after scoring, calm, cold, and almost chill quickly went viral. It displayed his confidence with which he continues to dominate Europe’s biggest stage. His reaction seemed to echo the message written all over his numbers: new season, new match, but the same relentless goalscorer.
