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It almost felt like this wasn't a UCL match, like Leipzig wasn't the team that managed to secure a 1:1 draw with Manchester City on there first leg. I was expecting a rather difficult game for Manchester City but, they had it too easy instead. Another 7 goals performance from an EPL side and even more ridiculous still, in the UCL with Erling Haaland scoring 5 goals. That's got to be some record.
No doubt, although some bad rumor's already attacked Haaland because of the performance in the first leg, he and Man City really could prove that they are still one of the favorite clubs to win the UCL. They were incredible in the match, especially Haaland, but now, they must focus ore on the next round, more difficult matches must be there.
There were already rumoured reports in the media claiming that the presence of Haland in the city squad has made the team not freely play their style of football and because their manager built the squad around him, so if he's not performing well city will struggle. But he came out tonight to give his critics absolutely wrong.
It may be because of the first leg, match that probably made many parties disappointed with the result, moreover, Haaland didn't score any goal. This led to many doubts and bad rumors about him. And as you said, Haaland really proved the rumor wrong, in the second leg. But the challenge is not ending in this match. He must get more attention again in the next matches, moreover the matches may be more difficult.
Btw related to match between Real Madrid and Liverpool, I really salute Liverpool in this match. They played at the Bernabeu, but Liverpool actually played pretty well. Although they may be self-aware that it will be very difficult to catch up on aggregate in the previous match which was quite embarrassing. And this time, the result is still a 0 - 0 draw. I think Real Madrid will be much better at their own stadium, but until now, they seem to be a little overwhelmed to pressure the Liverpool defense. This is really very interesting.
On the other hand, Napoli seems to have no more problems. It is certain that they will most likely qualify because the aggregate is quite high. even this time they have won 2 goals in this second leg match. Oshimen's performance is indeed very good, he may not be as bright as Haaland, but he is really consistent in giving goals in most of his matches.