Erling Haaland stayed true to his promise to Didier Drogba by performing his iconic celebration against Young Boys. The Manchester City striker scored the opener in the Champions League fixture at …
striker scored the opener in the Champions League fixture at the Etihad on Wednesday night from the penalty spot then celebrated like the Chelsea legend.It was something that was so familiar to legions of Premier League fans throughout the noughties and came following a promise made at the Ballon d'Or awards.He responded: "We'll see next goal.
And it was clear who Haaland's choice was after scoring his penalty, with Drogba, who scored 104 Premier League goals, even responding on social media.score a rocket It took his total tally to 39 Champions League goals in 34 games in his career before he was substituted.Forgotten Premier League star drops down to sign for League Two clubNovember 7, 2023But such thinking must not have crossed Guardiola's mind, whose decision to play him paid off with a brilliant double.
City went on to win 3-0 after a delightful goal from Phil Foden to book themselves into the next round of the Champions League.
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