Erling Haaland didn’t seem too keen on Mohamed Camara’s request for his shirt during halftime in their Champions League match, but he ultimately granted it.
In the Champions League clash, Manchester City’s striker, Erling Haaland, netted two goals, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Young Boys and securing their spot in the tournament’s knockout stages.
The match got off to a flying start for Pep Guardiola’s squad, taking a 1-0 lead within 25 minutes, with Haaland converting a penalty and celebrating with Didier Drogba’s signature move.
Just before halftime, City extended their lead to 2-0, courtesy of a goal from Phil Foden, who skillfully placed the ball past Anthony Racioppi.
As the players made their way to the dressing rooms at halftime, Young Boys’ center-back, Mohamed Camara, approached the Norwegian striker and made an unusual request for Haaland’s shirt, considering the timing.
Despite Haaland’s initial reluctance, he ultimately obliged, removing his shirt and handing it to the Guinean international.
A video of this interaction was posted on social media by TNT Sports, with the caption: “You’ve got to take your chances if you want Erling Haaland’s shirt, Mohamed Camara managed to get it at half-time.”
Fans had varying opinions on Camara’s audacity. One supporter commended him as a “Got to love a chancer” while another suggested that his actions might not sit well with Young Boys’ manager, Raphael Wicky, saying it could be the “Quickest way to warming the bench for Saturday.” Some simply labelled it “pathetic” and “embarrassing.”
The victory at the Etihad Stadium maintained City’s perfect record in this season’s Champions League, putting them on track to defend their title.
Jack Grealish emphasized the importance of early qualification for the knockout stages, stating, “Every year we have so many games.”
“Obviously, we are not in the Carabao Cup now, but most of the time we are in all the competitions. To qualify with two games to spare, that is what we wanted to do.”
The 28-year-old, who provided an assist for Foden’s goal, praised the brilliance of Pep Guardiola, hailing him as the world’s best manager, highlighting his consistent success over the years and emphasizing the need for a strong team alongside a great manager.
You’ve got to take your chances if you want Erling Haaland’s shirt 😅
Mohamed Camara managed to get it at half-time 👕#UCL pic.twitter.com/S5puTnCxFn
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 7, 2023
Erling Haaland
Erling Håland
EnglandThis season he played in total 4 times for 331 minutes for Champions League.
Erling Haaland scored 4 goals for Manchester City. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Champions League. In the last match Manchester City won 3-0 against Young Boys. The next match in Champions League will be against Chelsea.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 1st in the Champions League with 12 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 3.
Mohamed Camara
GuineaThis season he played in total 10 times for 900 minutes for Super League.
Mohamed Camara didn’t score any goal for Young Boys. He procured one assist. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Super League. In the last match Young Boys lost 3-0 against Manchester City.
Young Boys performance and stats
Young Boys
Young Boys is currently 1st in the Super League with 25 points.
In the last 12 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, Young Boys won 1-4 against Winterthur.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 25 goals and conceding 11.
Young Boys will play the next match in Super League against Luzern on Saturday 11th of November in Bern. The prediction is Young Boys winning the match.
