Erling Haaland made history by becoming the fastest and youngest player to net 40 goals in the Champions League. His remarkable feat occurred as Manchester City staged a thrilling comeback against RB Leipzig, securing a 3-2 victory and maintaining a flawless record in Europe’s premier tournament this season. Haaland achieved this milestone in just 35 matches, surpassing previous record-holder Ruud van Nistelrooy by an astonishing 10 games. At 23, he also claimed the title of the youngest player to achieve this milestone, eclipsing Kylian Mbappe’s previous record set in 2022.
This week has been a whirlwind of accomplishments for Haaland, who recently became the quickest player to reach 50 Premier League goals in his 48th match, obliterating Andy Cole’s previous mark of 65 games.
Post-match, Pep Guardiola expressed his delight at City’s qualification with two games to spare, emphasizing the team’s high standards and consistency across competitions. He praised their performance while highlighting the importance of meeting expectations, particularly acknowledging the toughness of the group stage.
With City securing top spot in their group, Haaland might find himself rested for the final match against Crvena zvezda in December. However, his focus remains sharp as he aims to bolster his Premier League goal tally in an upcoming clash against title rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
