Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is making history in European football. In the FA Cup quarterfinal, he scored a hat-trick against Liverpool, leading Manchester City to a decisive win.
This hat-trick was Haaland’s 12th since he joined City in July 2022. He now holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Europe’s top five leagues, surpassing Harry Kane, who has 11 during the same timeframe.
Haaland’s performance against Liverpool is noteworthy; in his last three matches against them, he has scored five goals, highlighting his challenge to the Merseyside defense.
Furthermore, Manchester City has continued its exceptional streak in the FA Cup, achieving their 18th consecutive home victory in the tournament, a new all-time record.