Latest Updates: Erling Haaland's Thrilling Debut for Borussia Dortmund
Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker who has been compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, made his debut for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday night in a thrilling 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen.
Haaland, who was signed from Red Bull Salzburg last summer for a fee of £56 million, had scored 28 goals in 39 games for the Austrian club before joining Dortmund this month. He started the game as a substitute but came on at half-time and immediately made an impact, scoring two goals within five minutes of coming on.
The first goal was a stunning strike from outside the box that took the breath away of the home fans, while the second was even more impressive, as he beat three defenders before slotting the ball into the bottom corner of the net. The third goal was a well-taken finish after a cross from the right by Marco Reus, and the fourth was a header from the left wing.
It was a fantastic performance from Haaland, who showed why he is such a highly-rated talent. His pace and finishing ability were on display throughout the match,Bundesliga Tracking and he also looked comfortable playing alongside the experienced Reus and Jadon Sancho in midfield.
Dortmund coach Lucien Favre said afterwards that he was delighted with Haaland's performance, and that he was already showing signs of being one of the best strikers in the world. "He's got great skill, strength, and speed," Favre said. "And most importantly, he works hard."
Overall, it was a brilliant debut for Haaland, and he showed why he is so highly rated. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the future, especially against some of the top teams in Europe.