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Haaland Hits 52 Champions League Goals in 50 Games as City Held by Monaco

The striker’s brace extends a 17-in-10 start, putting Lionel Messi’s 60-goal pace record in sight.

Overview

  • Manchester City drew 2-2 at Monaco after Eric Dier converted a late penalty given for Nico González’s high boot, despite Erling Haaland scoring twice.
  • Haaland’s Champions League tally stands at 52 goals in 50 appearances, a rate that brings Messi’s 60-in-80 benchmark into range.
  • He became the fastest to 50 Champions League goals last month, reaching the mark in 49 games and eclipsing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 62.
  • Opta highlighted that Haaland’s 52 goals in his first 50 Champions League games exceed the opening 50-game totals of nine clubs in the competition.
  • Haaland has 17 goals in 10 matches for club and country this season and said the draw “isn’t good enough” after City let the lead slip.