Cucurella had a standout summer, playing a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory in Germany. During the celebrations, Cucurella was heard singing a personalized chant aimed at Haaland, which went: “Cucu cucu-rella, he eats paella, Cucu cucu-rella he drinks Estrella, Haaland you’d better tremble because Cucurella is coming!”
On Sunday, Cucurella faced Haaland as Manchester City took on Chelsea in their Premier League opener. Haaland wasted no time, scoring within 18 minutes despite Cucurella’s attempts to defend, netting past Robert Sanchez.
Post-match, Haaland was asked about Cucurella and acknowledged hearing about the Chelsea player’s chant from Spain’s celebrations. Haaland commented to Viaplay: “He is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt. And this summer he sings a song about me.”
Haaland’s August Premier League goal tally (13) surpasses Chelsea’s total (11) since the 2022-23 season.
Haaland aims to continue his scoring streak on Saturday when Manchester City face Ipswich. Meanwhile, Chelsea will first play a Europa Conference League qualifier against Swiss team Servette on Thursday, before traveling to Molineux to take on Wolves in search of their first points of the season.
Erling Haaland
Erling Håland
This season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Premier League.
Erling Haaland scored 1 goal for Manchester City. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 2-0 against Chelsea. The next match in Premier League will be against Ipswich Town.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 3 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 0.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Ipswich Town on Saturday 24th of August in Manchester.
Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella Saseta
This season he played in total once for 80 minutes for Premier League.
Marc Cucurella didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 18th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea lost 2-0 against Manchester City.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea is currently 18th in the Premier League with 0 points.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 0 goals and conceding 2.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday 25th of August in Wolverhampton.