Erling Haaland Breaks Champions League Record in 49 Games
Erling Haaland has made Champions League history, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in just 49 appearances. The Manchester City striker broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's previous record of 50 goals in 62 games, achieving the feat against Napoli.
Haaland's impressive run continued against Monaco, where he scored a double to take his goal tally to 52 in 50 games. This puts him on track to challenge Lionel Messi's record for the fastest player to reach 60 goals in the Champions League, which Messi achieved in 80 appearances.
After the Monaco game, Haaland expressed his frustration with the 2-2 draw. He stated, 'It isn't good enough,' and emphasized the need to win their next match. Despite the setback, Haaland remains focused on breaking records and leading Manchester City to victory.
Erling Haaland's incredible goal-scoring form has seen him set a new Champions League record and put him on course to challenge Lionel Messi's record. With his sights set on reaching 60 goals, Haaland and Manchester City will be eager to secure a win in their next game, regardless of the opposition.
