MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League with his latest strike for Manchester City on Thursday.

The Norway striker reached the landmark figure in his 49th game in European club soccer's top competition. He surpassed the previous record by former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took 62 games to score 50 goals.

Haaland headed City in front 1-0 against Napoli early in the second half at the Etihad Stadium.

Haaland this season has scored 12 goals in seven appearances for club and country. He hit five goals in Norway's 11-1 win over Moldova. He then struck twice in City's 3-0 victory over United on Sunday.

The 25-year-old Haaland has now surpassed some of European soccer's greats on th

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