The beginning of the journey. Exactly five years ago, Haaland scored his first hat-trick in the UCL

At the start of this season, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is dominating the Premier League, having scored 9 goals in the first 4 matches—an unprecedented feat in the league’s history.

Exactly 5 years ago, Haaland began his extraordinary journey in the Champions League.

Details: On September 17, 2019, the Norwegian striker made his Champions League debut for Red Bull Salzburg against Belgian side Genk, and immediately became the star of the week.

In his very first match, Haaland netted a hat-trick, leading Red Bull Salzburg to a 6-2 victory.

During the 2019/20 Champions League group stage, Haaland scored 8 goals before moving to Borussia Dortmund in the winter.

Currently, Haaland has 41 goals in 39 Champions League appearances, placing him 20th in the all-time scoring rankings for the competition.

Reminder: The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicks off today, featuring a new and unfamiliar format. Manchester City will face Inter tomorrow, September 18, at home.