Erling Haaland scored an outrageous volleyed back-heeled goal in Manchester City’s Champions League match against Sparta Prague. The Norway striker acrobatically converted from close rage after leaping in the air and flicking past Prague goalkeeper Peter Vindahl at the Etihad Stadium.
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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Sparta Praha at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Oct.23 , 2024. MANCHESTER, England — Erling Haaland scored an outrageous volleyed back-heeled goal in Manchester City’s Champions League match against Sparta Prague on Wednesday.
The Norway striker acrobatically converted from close rage after leaping in the air and flicking past Prague goalkeeper Peter Vindahl at the Etihad Stadium.Haaland is nominated for the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world, when he will challenge Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and City teammate Rodri for the prestigious honor.
The award will be presented at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and Vinicius - who scored a Champions League hat-trick on Tuesday - is widely considered the favorite. But Haaland’s goal was a reminder of his scoring exploits since joining City, which has seen him win the Premier League golden boot in each of the last two seasons.
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