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Erling Haaland shines in Champions League debut with Manchester City
Erling Haaland once again made his mark in the Champions League with a new jersey, and his effectiveness is undeniable. The Norwegian striker only needed 20 minutes to score the opening goal in the Manchester City vs. Sevilla match, valid for the first matchday of Group E at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.
The 'Cyborg' has previously excelled in the Champions League with RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. On Tuesday, in his debut with the 'Citizens', Haaland lived up to the expectations of coach Pep Guardiola and, of course, the fans of the blue team who dream of their first 'Orejona' conquest.
It all started with Manchester City's possession on Sevilla's field, with the opposing players grouped near Bono's goal. Faced with the number of legs in front of him, the Premier League team moved the ball across the pitch. In fact, Bernardo Silva started from the wing and combined with Joao Cancelo in the center.
Then, the Portuguese defender passed the ball to Phil Foden on the other side. In just 47 seconds, the 'Citizens' controlled the ball for only a few seconds because a teammate offered himself as an outlet option. Kevin De Bruyne quickly moved into the open space behind Marcos Acuña, who was caught off guard.
At that moment, the Belgian forward lifted his head to cross the ball towards the far post. Haaland immediately threw himself onto the grass to strike the ball and send it into the net, leaving Bono with no chance. In this way, City broke the deadlock against the Andalusians, and the Norwegian number 9 proved to be the solution for his team.