Guardiola praises Haaland, comparing him to Ronaldo and Messi
Manchester United's Erling Haaland Breaks Champions League Record
In a thrilling encounter against Italian champions SSC Napoli, Manchester United secured a 2:0 victory, thanks in large part to the impressive performance of their star striker, Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian forward scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United, a historic milestone that saw him break several records. This was Haaland's first Champions League goal since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund, and he achieved this feat in just 49 games, a record previously held by Ruud van Nistelrooy who needed 62 matches.
Haaland's goal not only marked his first Champions League win of the season for Manchester United but also made him the second youngest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, with Lionel Messi being the youngest. At 25 years old, Haaland is also the fastest player to reach this milestone, having done so in fewer games than any player since the tournament's inception in 1992.
Pep Guardiola, coach of Manchester United, expressed his admiration for Haaland's performance, comparing him to some of the greatest goal-scorers in the Champions League's history. Guardiola believes Haaland is on par with players like Van Nistelrooy, Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi in terms of goal-scoring in the Champions League.
However, Guardiola also acknowledged the challenge that lies ahead for Haaland in his pursuit of the all-time top scorer record in the Champions League. The current record stands at 85 goals, held by Messi. For Haaland to break this record, Guardiola states that he would need to maintain his current level of performance for ten to twelve years.
Despite the challenge, there is no doubt that Haaland's performance against SSC Napoli was a clear indication that he is a force to be reckoned with in the Champions League. If anyone can break the historic all-time top scorer record, it's likely the man from Manchester United, Erling Haaland.
Manchester United kicked off their new Champions League campaign with this impressive victory, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. With Haaland leading the charge, the sky is truly the limit for this talented team.
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