Erling Haaland hit a game-winning volley for Manchester City in the Champions League, leaving Phil Foden and Pep Guardiola speechless.

Consequently, what happened?

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The Manchester City striker reminded everyone of a goal he scored against Borussia Dortmund two years ago with an incredible backheeled volley during his team’s 5-0 thumping of Sparta Prague.

WHAT FODEN SAID

Foden told TNT Sports: “I just spoke to him, I said, ‘Mate if I tried to do that I’d pull my groin!’ I don’t know how he does it. It’s just how long his legs are. He’s a freak! He has this talent that no one else can do.”

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

After his spectacular goal, Haaland scored again with a dazzling team move. But when City was given a late penalty, which Matheus Nunes converted, he was not on the field and could not finish his hat-trick because Guardiola had sent him off in the 81st minute. Although Haaland appeared irritated with Guardiola for benching him and preventing him from winning the treble, the coach maintained that the striker understood the decision.

“I said to him he has to go the game is over, Erling knew he had to be replaced,” said Guardiola. “Observe his smile; he is very kind to the team and understands the decisions. Having this player is a huge delight for Manchester City.

DID YOU KNOW?

Haaland passed Neymar in the all-time scoring lists of the Champions League on Wednesday, and he now has 44 goals in the league. With just 42 games played, he has already tied Chelsea great Didier Drogba for the most goals.

WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND?

Haaland hasn’t scored in his previous three Premier League games, but he should be optimistic that he will on Saturday when City plays Southampton, who are now in second place with just one point from eight games.