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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

The latest record broken by Erling Haaland as City cruise past 10-man Napoli

  • Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League, earning three crucial points.
  • Erling Haaland made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, achieving the feat in just 49 appearances.
  • Napoli's Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off for fouling Haaland, a pivotal moment that shifted the game's momentum.
  • Kevin De Bruyne's return to the Etihad was cut short as he was substituted early by Napoli manager Antonio Conte following the red card incident.
  • Jeremy Doku scored City's second goal, contributing to their comfortable win and allowing key players to be rested ahead of their match against Arsenal.

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