Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The win at Porto came as part of the group-stage match, with the Norwegian striker continuing his prolific scoring form for the Premier League side.
According to Goal.com, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was full of admiration for Haaland's display, calling the Manchester City striker "an animal" following the match. Fernandez's comments came after Haaland's brace helped City cruise to a routine win on the road, as reported by BBC.
The two goals moved Haaland into third place on Manchester City's all-time scoring list, the club confirmed in a statement covered by multiple outlets. That milestone underscores the rapid impact the forward has made since joining the club, though the exact number of goals or the timeframe was not specified in the reports.
Sky Sports and The Guardian also covered the match, noting that City controlled the game comfortably. The result keeps Manchester City on track in their Champions League campaign, with the team looking to build momentum as the group stage progresses.
Haaland's performance at Porto adds to his growing reputation as one of Europe's most dangerous strikers, and the praise from a rival player like Fernandez highlights the respect he commands across the continent. City will now turn their attention to their next fixtures, with Haaland expected to remain central to their attacking plans as they aim for silverware on multiple fronts this season.
