Erling Haaland continues to amaze. In the Champions League match against his ex-club Dortmund, the Norwegian striker was quite absent, until minute 83. With an insane karate kick, Haaland worked into Joao Cancelo’s beautiful cross. The winning goal (2-1) opened the doors all over Europe… and was reminiscent of a Johan Cruijff goal.
Jonas Withouck
The Sun: “A sensational Kung-Fu kick”
Erling Haaland scores the winning goal against his ex-club with a sensational Kung-Fu kick The Sun. “However, he was in the grip of his ex-team mate Mats Hummels and his partner Nicklas Süle for a long time, but six minutes before the end he pulled out with an acrobatic volley. John Stones became a much more unexpected hero with his goal, but it’s hard not to put the spotlight on Haaland now. He is now up to 13 goals in 8 games on his fairytale start at the Etihad.”
Sky Sports: “Like Cruyff in 1973”
Erling Haaland’s goal and finish are reminiscent of a famous Johan Cruijff goal Sky Sports, also quoted by Pep Guardiola at his post-match press conference. “An almost impossible goal for Barcelona, in 1973 against Atlético Madrid. A younger audience is more likely to make the comparison with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Haaland not only towers – quite literally – head and shoulders above the rest, he also has the acrobatic ability. He can take some positions with his limbs that are impossible for others.”
Team: “Airling Haaland”
In The team an appropriate play on words as the headline: “Airling Haaland”, according to the French sports newspaper. Furthermore, the French talk about “un geste fou”, a crazy idea and a “Zlatanesk” goal.
Marca: “You won’t see anything like that again”
“You won’t see anything like that in the Champions League again,” writes Spain’s Marca. “Haaland made it 2-1 in karate style. He didn’t celebrate out of respect for his ex-club.” After which the Spaniards also made the comparison with Cruijff’s goal.
Halland’s goal:
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Cruyff’s goal in 1973:
