Manchester City continued their unstoppable march in the Champions League, dismantling Sparta Prague with a resounding 5-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. The night belonged to the ever-prolific Erling Haaland, whose audacious back-heeled goal in the 58th minute left the crowd breathless.
The Norwegian goal machine showcased his remarkable abilities, leaping high to connect with a cross from Savinho and expertly guiding the ball into the net with a spectacular back-heel. It was a moment of pure brilliance, a testament to his exceptional talent and instincts.
The goals started early, with Phil Foden opening the scoring in just the third minute, slotting the ball past the Sparta goalkeeper after a clever pass from Manuel Akanji. Foden’s goal set the tone for a dominant performance from Pep Guardiola’s side, and they continued to pile on the pressure throughout the match.
John Stones added a third goal in the 64th minute, rising above the Sparta defense to head home a pinpoint cross from Matheus Nunes. Haaland then completed his brace in the 68th minute with a more conventional finish, calmly slotting the ball past the keeper after receiving a pass from Savinho. His goal tally in the Champions League now stands at an incredible 44 goals.
City’s dominance was complete when Nunes converted a penalty in the 88th minute, securing a comfortable victory and keeping their perfect record in the Champions League intact. With this victory, Manchester City moved into third place in Group G with seven points from three matches.
Haaland’s spectacular back-heeled goal was a highlight of the evening, showcasing his extraordinary talent and leaving the football world in awe. This performance once again underscored his status as one of the most exciting and prolific goalscorers in world football.