Haaland set new record as City salvage late winner, after Openda’s brace in dramatic clash

Haaland set new record as City salvage late winner, after Openda's brace in dramatic clash

Erling Haaland became the quickest player in Champions League history to score 40 goals, after his strike against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. The dramatic encounter showed Pep Guardiola’s tactical strength to turn a potential bad event, into a favourable one. The Etihad club pulled a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig, claiming the top spot in their group. The match saw standout performances from Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and substitute Julian Alvarez, who sealed the win for his his side.

UCL: Haaland set new record as City salvage late winner, after Openda's brace in dramatic clash

Erling Haaland – Getty image Leipzig stunned City by racing to a two-goal lead in the first half, leaving City’s unbeaten home record in the Champions League under threat. However, Guardiola’s strategic adjustments at halftime, including introducing Alvarez, proved to be a decisive move that helped boost the energy of his team.

AC Milan salvage 2-1 victory against PSG to break deadlock

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AC Milan managed to secure their first victory in the Champions League by defeating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 2-1. The Italian team had struggled in the competition with two points and no goals in their previous three matches. Rafael Leao scored the opening goal for Milan with an acrobatic bicycle kick, and Olivier Giroud added another with a header. PSG, on the other hand, managed to find the net through former Inter defender Milan Skriniar. UCL: AC Milan salvage 2-1 victory against PSG to break deadlockUCL: AC Milan salvage 2-1 victory against PSG to break deadlockAC Milan players celebrate their victory – Getty image The match saw Milan ultras preparing thousands of fake banknotes with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s face on them to throw at the PSG goalkeeper. Donnarumma was facing Milan as an opponent for the first time since his free transfer in 2021. Despite missing several key players, Milan delivered a solid performance, and their victory revived their hopes of advancing in the Champions League, after Newcastle lost to Dortmund.