Haaland scores a brace in Manchester City's win over Porto in the Champions League
Quick Look
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 2-0 win against Porto in their first Champions League match under Enzo Maresca, reaching 167 City goals and becoming the club's third-highest goalscorer in the club's history.
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Why It Matters
Haaland had already scored five goals in the first four games of the new season after the World Cup with Norway.
Erling Haaland immediately scored a brace in Enzo Maresca's Manchester City's first Champions League match, which ended with a 2-0 victory at Porto led by Francesco Farioli. The Norwegian thus became the third best scorer ever in City's history, reaching 167 goals and confirming himself as the key man of the team.
After the World Cup with Norway, Haaland has already scored five times in the first four matches of the new season and at the 'Do Dragao' stadium he could have even scored more if it hadn't been for the home goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, who made great interventions. "I could have easily scored a few more goals - confirmed the striker -, in the second half they pushed hard for a good twenty minutes but we managed to resist and close out the game. We started the season on a great note and in the Champions League you have to win, because otherwise you find yourself under pressure and you never know what can happen."
Open Questions
- How long will Haaland's run of exceptional form last?
- Can Manchester City maintain this level of performance in the Champions League?
