Erling Haaland's Record-Breaking Performance Leads Manchester City to Champions League Quarterfinals

Historic Five-Goal Haul Powers Citizens to 7-0 Victory Over RB Leipzig

Manchester City dominated the Champions League last 16 clash against RB Leipzig, securing a resounding 8-1 aggregate victory. The match was highlighted by Erling Haaland's incredible performance, scoring five goals at the Etihad Stadium and etching himself into the record books.

The Norwegian striker became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League knockout match since Lionel Messi in 2012. Haaland's goalscoring prowess has been a driving force behind Manchester City's success this season, and his five-goal haul against Leipzig showcased his exceptional talent.

Manchester City took control of the match from the outset, with Riyad Mahrez scoring a stunning free-kick just 27 minutes into the game. Haaland then took over with his five goals, scoring in the 54th, 71st, 75th, and 84th minutes. Jack Grealish added the seventh goal for City in the 88th minute to complete the rout.

The victory sends Manchester City into the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will face one of the seven other teams that qualified. The draw for the quarterfinals will be held on Friday, March 17th. Manchester City will be confident of making a deep run in the competition, with Haaland's form providing them with a significant advantage.