Erling Haaland continued his outstanding form with another goal in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday night
Erling Haaland of Manchester City
Erling Haaland is on fire for Manchester City (Image: Michael Regan/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Erling Haaland underlined his astounding goalscoring talent and consistency once again by adding another record to his collection. The Norwegian goal machine scored again as Manchester City comfortably beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Phil Foden stole the show, finding the bottom corner twice with his left foot from the edge of the box, while Rayan Cherki also got on the score sheet after coming off the bench to cancel out Waldemar Anton's strike for Dortmund. But it wouldn't be a City game without a Haaland goal - and it got it by smashing into the net from Jeremy Doku's low cross in the first half.
It was his 27th goal of the 2025/26 season in just his 17th game for club and country. His fifth Champions League goal of the season also saw Haaland rack up another record, becoming the first player in the competition's history to score in five consecutive games for three different clubs.
His strikes for City come after he achieved the same feat with ex-club Dortmund, in 2020/21, and Red Bull Salzburg, in 2019/20. It's some achievement, but likely comes as no surprise to his team-mates.
"In terms of numbers, Erling is unbelievable," City winger Doku told TNT Sports. "Even tonight he scored one goal, but he's so much more than just goals and assists. He provides that for us - he's so important for us."
Haaland is no stranger to goal gluts, but the 25-year-old is in a purple patch even by his standards. Asked in the pre-match press conference if he can beat his best tally from the 2022/23 campaign, Haaland said: “Yeah I had 56 in total with the national team, so I’m on a good way. I don’t think of this.”
There is one record he has in his sights, though, after racking up 13 Premier League goals in 10 games so far this season. Asked about Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals in the competition, he said: “I don’t really know any records, but this one I know.
Erling Haaland (C) celebrates
Erling Haaland scored against his former club Borussia Dortmund
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"I can’t think about records I can break – I try to help the team win football games. I know it’s boring, I know you want me to say the complete opposite, but it’s not how it is.”
Haaland has only gone goalless in two games so far this season: City's 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham in August and their recent 1-0 loss against Aston Villa. He will be hoping to make the difference once again when they host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday ahead of the international break.
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