Erling Haaland scores two goals in Man City win at Porto
Erling Haaland scored two goals in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory over FC Porto, bringing his career tally to 59 goals in 59 matches. The performance matches Sergio Aguero's club record for Champions League goals.
Why it matters
Haaland's record-breaking pace in professional football is a significant narrative in global sports, impacting team performance and historical scoring statistics.
Hear this story Whether in the Premier League or Champions League, Erling Haaland is inevitable.
At this pace, he'll reach Sergio Aguero's mark and more - and he's already matched the Man City great in one respect.
Haaland scored a pair of goals for Manchester City in a 2-0 UEFA Champions League win at FC Porto, netting in the 47th minute and again in the 91st minute on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The Norway star's brace ensured Man City started the league phase of the Champions League with three points.
It takes his tally to 59 goals in 59 career Champions League matches, averaging one per game in the European club championship. He has scored 36 of those for Man City, matching Aguero's total as the top scorer for the club all-time in the UEFA Champions League.
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