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Erling Haaland hooked! Pep Guardiola makes huge call against Real Madrid ahead of extra-time in Champions League quarter-final

Pep Guardiola made a brave call by substituting Erling Haaland during Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.

  • City boss hooked Haaland before extra-time
  • Failed to score against Madrid again
  • Replaced by Alvarez

WHAT HAPPENED?

The defending champions had to come from behind to level the tie at 4-4 on aggregate but it was Kevin De Bruyne who netted the equaliser at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland struggled to make much of an impact again after blanking in the reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Julian Alvarez Manchester City 2023-24

Haaland is the world's most efficient goal machine but a very limited number of teams have figured out how to silence him on the pitch. Guardiola will undoubtedly be questioned on his decision to bring the 23-year-old off but it may just be a case of introducing fresh legs. Julian Alvarez is no amateur striker himself and has already scored five times in the Champions League this season.

DID YOU KNOW?

Guardiola and City won a historic treble in the 2022-23 campaign, becoming just the second English club to do so. The Spanish head coach also achieved the feat while in charge of Barcelona during the 2008-09 season.

WHAT NEXT FOR ERLING HAALAND?

Haaland-Man-City

Haaland has not hit the same heights as last year due to an injury keeping him out for 12 games this season. He has still netted 31 goals in all competitions but remains 21 off his total tally from 2022-23. The Norway international will be hoping to get back on track in the FA Cup against Chelsea on Saturday.

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