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Haaland breaks Messi and Aguero Champions League marks

Erling Haaland reached 60 Champions League goals in 60 games after scoring twice in Manchester City's 4-2 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Haaland breaks Messi and Aguero Champions League marks

Manchester City lost 4-2 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, but Erling Haaland broke two scoring records in the competition.

Haaland sets new pace in Europe

According to the statistical network Skwaka, Haaland needed only 60 matches to reach 60 Champions League goals, quicker than Lionel Messi's 80-game mark. His first goal against the French side took him to 60, and his second moved him on to 61.

Both goals came in the second half. The former Borussia Dortmund forward also became City's leading scorer in the competition, moving past Sergio Aguero's total of 36 with his 38th goal for the club in the Champions League.

Group table after the result

PSG top the Champions League table on 6 points and a better goal difference than the nearest challenger. City sit 17th on 3 points.

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