Erling Haaland Keeps Breaking Records as Manchester City Finally Win Away in Europe.

The Viking machine rolls on, Villarreal can’t keep up, and Guardiola’s men look like themselves again

Haaland: The Relentless Goal Machine

Erling Haaland just doesn’t stop. His goal against Villarreal marked the 12th consecutive game he’s found the net — that’s 24 goals in 14 matches for club and country. Numbers so absurd they sound made up.

His strike was classic Haaland: perfect timing, ruthless execution. Rico Lewis whipped in a low cross, Haaland darted ahead of Juan Foyth, and the ball was in the net before Villarreal’s defence even blinked. It was a reminder that while others play football, Haaland hunts.

City Regain Their European Swagger

For Pep Guardiola, this was more than just another Champions League group win — it was a statement that Manchester City have rediscovered their rhythm away from home. They dominated from the first minute: Doku firing early, Haaland going close, Bernardo Silva doubling the lead before halftime with a deft header from Savinho’s cross.

Villarreal had their moments — Pape Gueye tested Donnarumma and Renato Veiga struck the post — but City were in total control. They managed the tempo like seasoned champions and finally snapped their five-game European away drought.

This performance stretched City’s unbeaten run to nine across all competitions and showed they can grind, glide, and strangle games at will. The only shadow was the sight of Nico González limping off — with Rodri already sidelined, Guardiola won’t have enjoyed that subplot.

Spanish Opposition, Same Story

Spanish clubs must be sick of Haaland by now. He’s scored nine goals in nine games against La Liga sides — a terrifying pattern that says everything about his appetite for big European nights.

Guardiola, too, extended his unbeaten streak against Villarreal to nine matches. The “Yellow Submarine” may have heart, but they simply couldn’t stay afloat against City’s control and cutting edge.

Next up, Villarreal travel to Valencia while City head to Aston Villa. If form is anything to go by, the Haaland show is far from over — and Europe’s defences are officially on notice.