Having set a new Champions League record last time out, Erling Haaland is fast approaching another.

The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the competition with one against Napoli last month. His half-century came in his 49th appearance — smashing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of 50 in 62 games.

Now Lionel Messi’s record is in his sights and also looks certain to fall.

Messi is the fastest player to reach 60 goals in European club soccer’s top competition. He managed it in 80 appearances. Haaland’s double against Monaco on Wednesday means he is on 52 after just 50 games.

But the Norway international could not hide his frustration as City squandered victory by conceding a late penalty for a 2-2 draw.

“It isn’t good enough,” Haaland said. “We have to

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