Haaland Champions League Record Potential
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Erling Haaland Poised too Break Champions League Scoring Record, Says Pep Guardiola
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is on track to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League all-time scoring record after the Norwegian reached 50 goals in the competition faster than any player in history.
Published september 19, 2025, at 08:39 AM
Haaland’s Record-Breaking Pace
Erling Haaland reached 50 Champions League goals in just 49 appearances, a new benchmark that eclipses the previous record of 62 games held by Ruud van Nistelrooy. This milestone was achieved during manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Napoli on thursday, September 18, 2025.
Haaland opened the scoring in the match, further solidifying his position as one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football. Napoli finished the match with 10 men.
Guardiola’s Prediction
At 25 years old, Haaland demonstrates remarkable potential for continued success. Guardiola expressed confidence in Haaland’s ability to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 141 Champions League goals, stating, “If he’s not injured he could play for 10-12 more years, and he maintains this progression, absolutely.”
Guardiola highlighted Haaland’s current form, noting his extraordinary tally of 12 goals in seven games for both Manchester City and the Norwegian national team this season.He emphasized that Haaland’s statistics speak for themselves and expressed his team’s fortune in having him.
Champions League All-Time Top Scorers (September 19, 2025)
Here’s a look at the top five Champions League all-time leading goalscorers as of today, September 19, 2025:
| Rank | Player | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 141 | 183 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | 129 | 162 |
| 3 | Robert Lewandowski | 93 | 118 |
| 4 | Karim Benzema | 86 | 148 |
| 5 | Erling Haaland | 50 | 49 |
source: UEFA.com –