Press comments on Man City – Dortmund: “Haaland artwork ensures BVB drama”
Erling Haaland
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BVB loses the second Champions League group game 1-2 against Manchester City. John Stones and Erling Haaland turn Jude Bellingham’s opening goal in the closing stages. The press reviews of the game.
Despite a strong performance, BVB lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the second Champions League group game. Ex-Dortmunder Erling Haaland of all people scored the decisive goal. No wonder the Norwegian has been in the headlines of the press. The press reviews at a glance:
Press reviews from Germany
Kicker: “Haaland’s dream goal against BVB – Man City celebrates thanks to Dortmund’s ex-scorer. The game was turned within five minutes – and Dortmund took the points despite a strong performance over long stretches.”
Image: “City turns the game in four minutes: The unbelievable Haaland thing! They knew what to expect. And couldn’t prevent it… If it’s not fun to see each other again. Exactly 123 days after his last goal FOR BVB, Erling scores Haaland AGAINST his former club in the 84th minute for a 2-1 win for Manchester City.”
Sport1: “Haaland artwork ensures BVB drama! Dortmund look like the winners in the game at Manchester City for a long time, but in the end they go home with 1: 2 without any points. Erling Haaland of all people shocked Dortmund with his artistic goal in the final stages and ruined his ex-club’s reunion with the Norwegian.”
RTL: “It was clear: Erling Haaland knocks BVB out.”
FAZ: “Erling Haaland gave Marco Reus and Co. an almost comforting hug after he personally destroyed Dortmund’s dream of a coup at Manchester City.”
Welt: “Who else? Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in Manchester City’s win against BVB. Dortmund looked like the winner, but then the Norwegian started to score a dream goal.”
Sky: “Acrobatics goal against ex-club! Haaland causes bitter BVB bankruptcy. Long on the chain, in the end still merciless: The goal ‘monster’ Erling Haaland defeated Borussia Dortmund at the painful Champions League reunion Bonus point BVB effectively blocked Manchester City’s pass machine for a long time on the second day of group play – the former crowd favorite Haaland ultimately became the match winner of the English champions at 1: 2 (0: 0).The BVB appearance nevertheless gives fresh courage for the Bundesliga -Revierderby against Schalke 04 on Saturday.”
Press reviews from England
The Times: “Erling Haaland shows no mercy for his former club and strikes again. He scored again, of course. And this time, Erling Haaland’s contribution was an extraordinarily athletic winner in the 84th minute, which secured a late comeback for his side against the team he left for Manchester City over the summer.”
The Sun: “WHO is writing the scripts for this guy? It looked like Erling Haaland was about to be upstaged on his big night against his former club by his close pal Jude Bellingham. The Norwegian goalscorer had had a frustrating evening since well held in check by ex-team-mate Mats Hummels and his defending partner Niklas Süle, he delivered an acrobatic volley six minutes from time – which saw Pep Guardiola score an ‘incredible’ goal from Johan Cruyff against Atletico Madrid for Barcelona in the year 1973 compared – for another memorable comeback for Manchester City.”
The Telegraph: “Erling Haaland’s ‘martial arts’ goal helps City make a late comeback against Borussia Dortmund. What a finish. Not only City’s two late goals in four minutes that turned that already lost Champions League game, but also the acrobatic but brutal beauty of the extraordinary winning goal.”
BBC: “Erling Haaland’s superb goal capped a dramatic comeback by Manchester City and inflicted a painful Champions League defeat on his former club Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium.”
Daily Mail: “Erling Haaland’s stunning acrobatic volley completes the turnaround against his former club for Pep Guardiola’s team.”
Guardian: “Erling Haaland torments his ex-club and Manchester City beats Dortmund.”
International press reviews
Dagbladet (Norway): “Ridiculous final! Goal monster! When Manchester City needed him most, Erling Braut Haaland showed up and did what he does best.”
Verdens Gang (Norway): “Haaland becomes a hero against the old club. Decision with Zlatan-Tor.”
AS (Spain): “How unique is that? Haaland’s scandalous goal to victory!”
L’Equipe (France): “City is turning everything to victory after Dortmund led the game for a long time.”
Krone (Austria): “Haaland is Dortmund’s nightmare!”
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