Haaland Flops in Champions League Clash, Labeled “Quite Useless” by Ex-Real Madrid Star
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland endured a forgettable night in the Champions League after a lackluster performance against Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final matchup.
The Norwegian striker was tightly marked throughout the game, with Antonio Rudiger effectively limiting his opportunities.
When The Norwegian attempted to move away from Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni stepped in to further restrict his movement.
Numbers Reflect Haaland’s Struggles
Statistics back up the narrative of Manchester City Striker’s poor performance. According to TNT Sports, he only managed 20 touches on the ball, lost possession seven times, and had just one shot on target.
He was also unable to complete a single dribble.
Van der Vaart Slams Haaland’s Performance
Former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart did not hold back in his criticism of The Manchester City Forward’s display.
Speaking on Ziggo Sport, the Dutchman stated: “Erling was very bad. If he doesn’t score, he’s quite useless. I find him to be a very average player on the ball.”
Unflattering Stat Highlights Haaland’s Woes
Adding insult to injury, Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin had more touches than The Manchester City Striker in the first half of the match (26 to 13).
Furthermore, The Norwegian has now played in three Champions League matches without scoring against Real Madrid, the most against any team in the competition throughout his career.
Redemption Opportunity Awaits
The Norwegian will have a chance to redeem himself next week when Real Madrid travel to the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of the quarter-final.
However, before that crucial matchup, he will be looking to bounce back in a Premier League fixture against Luton Town this Saturday.
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