The Norwegian’s record-extending goal and a Bernardo Silva header secure a 2-0 victory, handing Villarreal a rare home defeat.
Erling Haaland continued his incredible scoring form, netting in a 12th consecutive game to set Manchester City on their way to a vital 2-0 Champions League victory over Villarreal on Tuesday. The win at a hostile Estadio de la Cerámica ended a five-match winless away run in Europe for the English champions.
City signaled their intent from the very first whistle, with Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Junior forced into a spectacular one-handed save to deny Jeremy Doku within the opening 30 seconds. The breakthrough felt inevitable, and it was Haaland who delivered, arriving perfectly to sweep home a cutback from the impressive youngster Rico Lewis.
The Norwegian’s customary goal settled any nerves, and City’s dominance was rewarded with a second just before halftime. The creative force of Savinho whipped in a cross that found an unmarked Bernardo Silva, who guided his header into the corner to double the advantage.
Pep Guardiola’s men managed the game expertly after the break, but Villarreal finally threatened in the second half. A double chance around the 70th minute saw Pape Gueye sting the palms of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, followed by former Arsenal man Nicolas Pepe heading inches wide from close range.
Haaland, ever hungry for more, was twice denied a second goal by the resilient Luiz Junior in the latter stages. However, his first-half strike was the decisive blow, powering City to a comfortable win that hands Villarreal a rare home defeat and keeps City firmly in the hunt for the knockout stages.
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