An outrageous late finish from Erling Haaland against his former side Borussia Dortmund secured victory for Manchester City in the Champions League.
In a game where City were far from their best, after a dull first half, England midfielder Jude Bellingham headed Dortmund in front, putting interested clubs on further alert with his all-action display tonight.
While City pushed for a winner, it looked like Dortmund were going to hold on for a surprising win at the Etihad, until an unlikely source in John Stones scored a rocket from outside the box to draw City level.
Four minutes later, Joao Cancelo's superb cross was met by an acrobatic volley from Erling Haaland to seal victory for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Reaction To The Wonder Goal From Erling Haaland
HAALAND, STOP THAT! 🤯
A ridiculous assist from Cancelo, an even more ridiculous finish from Erling Haaland 😍
How does he do this!? #UCL pic.twitter.com/7u2W23ZC6j— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2022
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The goal was Haaland’s 13th of thie season, and his 26th Champions League goal in 22 games, showing why he will be one of the best players in the world for years to come.
Despite not having his best game for Manchester City, the ability to produce moments of magic like tonight’s goal will be crucial to Guardiola’s side as they chase their first ever Champions League title.
The goal made the footballing world stand up and applaud, and included comparisons to a certain acrobatic player we have become used to watching over the years.
Erling Haaland vs Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Erling Haaland giving us big Zlatan vibes 🥵 pic.twitter.com/YnKY1skIvY
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) September 14, 2022
Meanwhile Pep Guardiola compared him to one of the all time greats in the game, Johan Cruyff.
PEP 💬 Maybe the people who know me know the influence of Cruyff in my life as a person, mentor and manager. Years ago he scored in Camp Nou and scored a goal v Atleti, it was quite similar to Haaland and the moment he scored it I felt Cruyff, it was quite similar.#ManCity pic.twitter.com/ER1VFoIWHn
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2022
Speaking alongside his goal scoring teammate Stones, Erling Haaland poked fun at Stones and his former team.
“In the end, I am happy with the last 20,25, 30 minutes. Two wonderful goals today, mine was a bit better, honestly. Cancelo, nice cross. In the end a really important win.”
When asked by the reporter how Dortmund frustrated him for large parts of the game, his response was:
“They didn’t stop me, I scored.”
"Two wonderful goals today. Mine was a bit better honestly." 😏
Erling Haaland and John Stones reflect on Man City's comeback win, with the former claiming top spot for this evening's strikes... 😅
🎙 @TheDesKelly #UCL pic.twitter.com/Uhu5o1z8Ig— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2022
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