Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Haaland's Record-Breaking Champions League Performance
In a Champions League match, Manchester City beat Napoli 2-0.
Erling Haaland scored the first goal, also achieving a huge milestone.
He became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League.
Haaland reached this goal in just 49 matches, faster than anyone else, including famous players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
His coach believes he could break Ronaldo's all-time record if he plays for many more years.
Manchester City defeated Napoli in a Champions League match.
Erling Haaland scored, contributing to a 2-0 victory.
Haaland reached 50 Champions League goals in 49 games.
He is the fastest player to reach this milestone.
Haaland broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's record.
- Who
- Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Napoli
- What
- Champions League match and Haaland's record
- When
- Thursday, September 16
- Where
- Various locations
- Why
- Champions League match
Pep Guardiola's Optimism
General Perspective
Breaking Ronaldo's Record
Pep Guardiola's Optimism
Pep Guardiola believes Haaland can break Ronaldo's all-time record if he plays for 10-12 more years.
General Perspective
Haaland is joint 11th in the all-time UEFA Champions League goalscorers list.
- Match Result
- Man City 2-0 Napoli
- Haaland's Goal
- First goal, 56th minute
- Goals in Champions League
- 50
- Games to 50 Goals
- 49
- Previous Record Holder
- Ruud Van Nistelrooy (62 games)
- All-Time Goalscorer
- Cristiano Ronaldo (141 goals)
Sources
Haaland 50 as Manchester City cruise past Napoli
Haaland Hits 50 Champions League Goals in Manchester City Cruise Over Napoli
Champions League round-up: Rashford scores for Barcelona in win, Haaland hits 50-goal mark and Frankfurt thrash Galatasaray
Champions League: Marcus Rashford Shines For Barcelona; Erling Haaland Strikes to Power Manchester City to Win
Erling Haaland Edges Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to Incredible Champions League Record
Erling Haaland Creates History; Becomes First Player In The World To...
