Erling Haaland was called a “monster” and a “beast” as he broke the scoring record by a Premier League player in one season as Manchester City hammered Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The 22-year-old Norway striker fired in City’s third in their 3-0 quarter-final first-leg win to reach another landmark in his first season in English football.
That was his 45th goal for City this season, in just his 39th game, a record for a Premier League player in all competitions.
This was his fifth goal in seven games against German champions Bayern, having played them regularly with Borussia Dortmund, but he had never beaten them before.
“Every team has to fear this player because he is just a monster. He is a beast, congratulations to Manchester City for signing him,” former Bayern and Germany striker Mario Gomez told BT Sport.
Haaland only touched the ball 28 times, fewer than any other starting player for either team.
“He is the most efficient striker I have ever seen. His goalscoring is out of this world,” said former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who played for Bayern and City.
Former City defender Joleon Lescott added: “He is unique. It must be great for the wide players knowing you can put in an area and Haaland will connect.”
Haaland also has six assists this season for the Treble chasers, including one in this game – crossing for Bernardo Silva to make it 2-0.
Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “He did so much work for other players in the game.
“He was never going to be off the scoresheet when City score three goals.”
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