Erling Haaland closes in on Lionel Messi's Champions League record
- Erling Haaland scored his 52nd Champions League goal on October 1, 2025, making him the fastest player to reach 52 goals in just 50 games.
- Haaland scored twice against Monaco, bringing his tally to 17 goals in 10 games for the season.
- Despite Haaland's contributions, Manchester City drew 2-2 with Monaco due to a late penalty awarded to the opponent.
- Haaland expressed his frustration, stating, "We have to try to win the next game," reflecting on the team's missed opportunities.
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Erling Haaland can become the fastest player to reach 60 goals in Champions League

Erling Haaland closes in on Lionel Messi's Champions League record
Having set a new Champions League record last time out, Erling Haaland is fast approaching another. The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the competition with one against Napoli last month.
Lionel left the Champions League with 120 goals. Haaland didn’t stop adding and Messi’s records continue in his sights. Erling Haaland continues to score goals in the Champions League. In one where Manchester City could not pass the draw in front of Monaco for the second day of the league phase, his 9 shines. Pep Guardiola’s striker continues with an absolutely enviable scorer rhythm. He continues to threaten the records of figures like Lionel A…
After setting a new record in the Champions League, Erling Haaland quickly approaches another.
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