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Erling Haaland scripts UCL records

By Rajdeep Saha

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Erling Haaland stars in Manchester City's win

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City secure a 3-2 comeback victory against RB Leipzig, becoming the fastest and youngest player to reach 40 Champions League goals. 

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Haaland shines with his 40th goal

Haaland raced to his 40th goal in the Champions League, making his 35th appearance. He has now broken the record for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took 45 games to reach the milestone. 

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Youngest UCL scorer

Haaland has also become the youngest to 40 UCL goals (23y 131d). He broke Mbappe's record (23y 317d). 

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Fast and furious!

As per UEFA, Haaland is the youngest (20y 231d) and quickest (14 games) to 20 UCL goals. He is also the youngest to 25 UCL goals, breaking Mbappe's record. 

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19 goals for City

In five Champions League matches this season, Haaland has raced to five goals. He has 19 goals for City in all competitions this season. 

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City secure top spot in Group G

Man City, already through to the UCL last 16, have secured the top spot in Group G. City are on a 29-match unbeaten home European record. 

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