Manchester City 3-0 Young Boys: Erling Haaland scores twice
The Norwegian scored twice as Manchester City beat Young Boys 3-0 to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages - along with RB Leipzig - with two games to spare, but it was the unexpected shirt swap that had everyone talking.
With City leading an out-of-their-depth Young Boys 2-0 at half-time, visiting captain Mohamed Ali Camara asked Haaland for his shirt as they left the pitch. The striker duly obliged, although appeared to say "you cannot do this" as he did it.
"100% not having it. That's embarrassing" was the immediate reaction of ex-Scotland striker Ally McCoist on TNT Sports, and there was disbelief on social media at Camara's actions.
But when Haaland fired in a sensational second after the break from 20 yards, McCoist added: "To be fair, I'd be asking for his jersey after that. He's a machine."
Young Boys coach Raphael Wicky said he was "surprised" and would have a "few words" with his skipper.
Haaland's scoring exploits continue to astound.
He now has 39 goals in 34 Champions League matches.
Still just 23 and in only his fifth season in the competition, the Norway striker is already 20th in the all-time list of scorers.
His tally since joining City is just as prolific. He has scored 67 goals in 70 games since signing from Borussia Dortmund last summer - breaking a host of records along the way.
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