Erling Haaland Matches Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League Goal Streak

Erling Haaland has been in sensational goal-scoring form for Manchester City, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring in 12 consecutive matches across all competitions, a milestone he achieved with a goal against Villarreal in the Champions League. Haaland currently leads the European Golden Shoe race alongside Kylian Mbappé, who has also scored in 11 consecutive matches, both just one game shy of Ronaldo's record. Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has drawn comparisons between Haaland and Ronaldo, highlighting their similar relentless mentality and natural talent for consistently scoring goals. Haaland has amassed 324 career goals by age 25, reaching this mark almost three years faster than Ronaldo, and has already scored 138 goals for Manchester City in 156 appearances. Despite Haaland's prolific scoring, Dias emphasizes the team's ambition to improve collectively and break uncharted records. While Ronaldo's longevity and record-breaking career remain unparalleled, Haaland is rapidly establishing himself as one of football's premier strikers and a potential record-breaker in the future.