A frustrated Erling Haaland (centre) during Manchester City's 3-0 loss away to Real Madrid in the Champions League round of sixteen, first leg match. The Norwegian’s numbers remain phenomenal: 29 goals from 40 City appearances this season, with seven in nine in the Champions League. In the Champions League it is a 58% win rate (from 38 appearances) with him in the team, and 50% without him (four matches). Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during the Champions League game against Real Madrid. Real Madrid's Federico Valverde completes his first-half hattrick against Manchester City.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2026 01:44 UTC