Manchester City's Record-Breaking Win Over RB Leipzig
Haaland Scores Five as City Advance to Champions League Quarterfinals
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Manchester, England - Manchester City rewrote the record books on Tuesday night with a stunning 7-0 victory over RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland stole the show, netting an incredible five goals to lead City to an 8-1 aggregate win and a berth in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Haaland's historic performance marks the most goals scored by a player in a single Champions League match since Luiz Adriano in 2014. It also extends his remarkable scoring streak to 12 games in all competitions for City.
The match started auspiciously for Leipzig, who took an early 1-0 lead through Dominik Szoboszlai. However, City roared back in the second half with a dominant display. Riyad Mahrez equalized in the 55th minute before Haaland took over the show.
Haaland scored four goals in the span of 20 minutes, including a stunning hat-trick within 13 minutes. His fifth goal came in the 84th minute, completing a record-breaking night for both the player and his team.
Manchester City's victory marks a historic moment in the club's history. It is their largest Champions League win ever and their third consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals. Pep Guardiola's team will now look to continue their quest for a first European Cup triumph.
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