Erling Haaland made Champions League history despite Manchester City's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2026. The Norwegian striker scored twice in the second half, giving City hope of a comeback after PSG established a three-goal halftime lead. Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha scored for the visitors before Maghnes Akliouche restored their advantage. Despite City's defeat, Haaland achieved two remarkable individual milestones after the game.
Erling Haaland Breaks Lionel Messi's Champions League Goalscoring Record
Haaland broke Lionel Messi's record to become the fastest player to reach 60 goals in UEFA Champions League history. The Manchester City striker achieved the milestone in just 60 appearances, significantly fewer than the 80 matches Messi required to score his first 60 goals in the competition.
Haaland's first goal against PSG took him to the landmark, while his second brought his overall Champions League tally to 61 goals. Remarkably, the Norwegian also became the youngest player to reach 60 Champions League goals, doing so at 26 years and 85 days old, one day younger than Messi was when he reached the milestone.
These achievements further establish Haaland as one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation.
Haaland Becomes Manchester City's All-Time Leading Champions League Goalscorer
Haaland also became Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League, moving ahead of club legend Sergio Agüero.
His brace against PSG took his Manchester City tally in the competition to 38 goals in 41 appearances. Agüero previously held the record with 36 goals in 64 Champions League appearances for the English club.
Haaland's remarkable scoring rate makes the achievement even more impressive. Since joining City, he has consistently delivered goals on Europe's biggest stage, becoming a crucial part of the club's attacking threat.
Although his goals could not prevent defeat against PSG, the striker's individual performance added another historic chapter to his Manchester City career.
Haaland Continues to Rewrite Champions League History
Haaland's two records against PSG demonstrate his extraordinary goalscoring ability. By surpassing Messi's milestones and moving ahead of Agüero at Manchester City, the Norwegian continues to cement his place among Europe's elite strikers.