“Manchester City” recorded a convincing 4–1 win over “Borussia”, and, of course, Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet again. While the opponents were figuring out off-the-ball movement and pressing, the Norwegian did the main thing as usual — scored and extended his European run.
Three Clubs — Three in a Row: How Erling Rewrote the Math of Streaks
Haaland is scoring in five straight Champions League matches and became the first player in the competition’s history to put together such streaks for three different clubs. The Manchester stretch includes a game from last season — that February brace against “Real Madrid”. At “Salzburg” the start was otherworldly: eight goals in his first five UCL games for the club. And at “Borussia” and under Pep a neat symmetry emerged: the Dortmund streak stopped precisely against “City”, and he completed the current five-game run against his former club.
No Penalties and No Concessions: Position in the Scoring Race
In this UCL campaign Haaland has drawn level with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé — all on five goals. A crucial detail: of the trio, only Erling hasn’t used penalties. His return is pure finishing from open play and set pieces without the spot.
Champions League as a Workplace: More Goals Than Matches
Haaland’s main European paradox remains: 54 goals in 52 matches in the competition. Given knockout-stage level and fixture congestion, such productivity is a rarity. Essentially, he lives in numbers usually seen only over short bursts — and sustains them season after season.
Autumn in Turbo Mode: 27 Goals in 17 Games
This is already Erling’s 27th goal of the season — after just 17 official matches. November has only begun, there are seven more months of football ahead, and the Norwegian’s rate of production remains title-winning.
Match Numbers: Foden — A Brace, Reijnders — The Orchestrator, Haaland — Consistently High
According to the GOAL Index, Haaland posted 8.0 — the third-best figure in the team and on the pitch. Two-assist provider Tijjani Reijnders earned 8.3, while brace-scorer Phil Foden received 8.9. The picture is clear: despite Erling’s machine-like consistency, “City” are increasingly spreading creative load across midfield and the wings, which makes the team less predictable.
Schedule Ahead: The Streak Under the Heat of Big Games
Next for “Man City” — “Bayer” at home, then trips to “Real Madrid” and “Bodø/Glimt”, and a home finale against “Galatasaray”. For a striker, that means different defensive profiles: from a compact mid-block to aggressive pressing with a high defensive line. Each of these structures gives Haaland his windows: runs in behind, collecting second balls after the second wave, or finishing low crosses in the No. 9 zone.
"Which One Exactly?" — The Philosophy of a Record-Breaker
Before the match, Erling was asked whether he could beat another personal mark this season. He smiled: "I don’t want to sound arrogant — but which one?" That’s not a pose but the reality of his career: as records multiply, counting them loses meaning. At the very least, one target is within reach — matching his personal best for consecutive UCL games with goals: at “Borussia” he stretched the streak to six.
Where Will the Goal Counter Stop?
Football rarely indulges predictions, but one thing is hard to doubt: as long as “City” generate chances at this intensity, Haaland will keep adding another entry — “scored again”. The question isn’t “if” but “how many exactly?” And it seems that’s one record even Erling truly doesn’t count.
