Manchester City 7-0 RB Leipzig: Haaland Scores Five in Classic Match
Unstoppable City
Manchester City produced a devastating display of attacking football to thrash RB Leipzig 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland stealing the show with an incredible five-goal performance.
Haaland's Masterclass
Haaland opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, tapping in a rebound from Kevin De Bruyne's shot. He doubled his tally four minutes later with a powerful header from Joao Cancelo's cross. The Norwegian striker completed his hat-trick in the 21st minute, latching onto a through ball from Phil Foden and slotting it home.
Dominant Display
City continued to dominate the game and Haaland added his fourth goal in the 31st minute, converting a penalty after being brought down by Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich. The visitors were unable to cope with City's relentless attack and Haaland completed his five-star performance in the 67th minute, coolly rounding Blaswich and scoring into an empty net.
Other Highlights
Despite Haaland's heroics, there were other notable performances from City. Kevin De Bruyne scored the opening goal with a stunning strike from outside the box, while Ilkay Gundogan scored the sixth goal with a deflected effort. Riyad Mahrez added the icing on the cake with a late penalty.
Conclusion
Manchester City's 7-0 win over RB Leipzig will go down as one of the most memorable nights in their recent history. Erling Haaland's five-goal haul was simply breathtaking, showcasing his incredible goalscoring prowess. The victory extends City's unbeaten streak to 21 games and sends a warning shot to their rivals that they are once again the team to beat.
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