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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Erling Haaland scores 50th Champions League goal as Man City cruise past Napoli

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his 50th Champions League goal (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals as the Manchester City star set Pep Guardiola’s side on course for a 2-0 victory against 10-man Napoli.

The 25-year-old sharpshooter reached a half century in just his 49th match in the competition, smashing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous record of 62 games, as the hosts finally found a way past Antonio Conte’s obdurate team.

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