Erling Haaland remains unstoppable! The star striker of Manchester City continues to demonstrate his goal-scoring ability, while Pep Guardiola’s team faces challenges in midfield.
Bittersweet Victory in the Champions League
The Manchester City achieved an important 2-0 away victory against Villarreal in the Champions League. However, the triumph had a bittersweet taste for Guardiola, who celebrated Haaland’s 24th goal in 14 games this season, but also lamented Nico González’s injury.
Haaland, with 53 goals in 51 Champions League matches, has scored in nine consecutive matches with City in all competitions. The Norwegian is in exceptional form.
The victory came at a cost. González suffered a right knee injury at the beginning of the second half. The player has been replacing Rodri, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Mateo Kovacic came on as a substitute for González in the 56th minute, after recently recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that kept him off the field for five months.
Bernardo Silva also scored for City, extending the team’s unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions.
I am happy that Erling scored again and also that Bernardo scored, with his head. I remember, it was a bit like Lionel Messi. He’s like a hammer. They have a hammer in their neck. They are small but very good with the header contact.
Guardiola’s team also ended a run of five away games without a win in the Champions League. City, which is unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, has earned seven points in its three away matches in the league phase.
The next challenge for Manchester City will be on Sunday against Aston Villa, where Haaland will seek to score for the seventh consecutive time in the Premier League.
