Borussia Dortmund knew exactly what to expect from Erling Haaland; he plundered 86 goals in 89 appearances for them over two and a half prolific years after all. They were forewarned, and it made no difference whatsoever.
The Manchester City striker was contained by his former employers for 84 minutes. It made no difference whatsoever. City had come to life after falling behind to a second-half header from the excellent Jude Bellingham. With 10 minutes remaining John Stones unleashed an emphatic, uncharacteristic equaliser against the tiring German team.
