PSG win 4–2 at Manchester City as Haaland reaches 60 Champions League goals
Paris Saint-Germain led 3–0 by the 32nd minute at the Etihad; Erling Haaland's two second-half goals made him the fastest to 60 in the competition.
By GoalPost · Reporting from TNT Sports and The National
Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4–2 at the Etihad on Wednesday in the second round of the Champions League league phase. Désiré Doué scored in the 13th minute, Ousmane Dembélé two minutes later and Vitinha in the 32nd.
Erling Haaland pulled one back in the 53rd minute, Maghnes Akliouche restored the three-goal lead in the 62nd, and Haaland scored again in the 75th. PSG had a late penalty, but Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Ferran Torres's kick, according to TNT Sports.
Haaland's first goal was his 60th in the Champions League, in his 60th appearance. TNT Sports and The National both report that makes him the fastest to the mark; The National puts Lionel Messi's count at 80 games. TNT Sports adds that he is now City's top scorer in the competition.
PSG have won both of their league-phase games.
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