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      Pep Guardiola’s hilarious reaction as Erling Haaland scores his second goal and 19th of season for Man City v Copenhagen

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      MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola celebrated Erling Haaland’s brace against Copenhagen with a hilarious reaction.Haaland’s unbelievable goalscoring exploits continued at the Etihad as he opened the scoring after only seven minutes and hit the net once more just 25 minutes later in the Champions League.
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrated Erling Haaland’s brace with a funny reactionCredit: PA
      Pep Guardiola looked like even he couldn’t believe Erling Haaland’s talentCredit: PA
      Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland scored a brace against CopenhagenCredit: PA
      And the camera caught Guardiola celebrating with a dumbfounded look on his face, which suggested even he couldn’t believe how good his star striker is.
      The Spanish tactician appeared to be looking back at his coaching staff as he pointed at the Norway international with pride and rubbed his hands together.
      Fans laughed their socks off after witnessing Guardiola’s rare reaction and took to Twitter with some amazing reactions.
      One fan tweeted: “HAHAHA Pep Guardiola is all of us.”
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      Another posted: “The moment he realised he’s signed the next GOAT.”
      A third wrote: “Him saying “that’s my boy.”
      This supporter stated: “Pep knows this is where City win there [sic] first champions league.”
      And that one tweeted: “Pep just enjoying his work lately! What a signing Haaland is turning into.”
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      Haaland, 22, has now scored a staggering 19 goals in just 12 appearances across all competitions.
      This comes after the Norwegian became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick in three consecutive home games after his treble against Manchester United on Sunday. More

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      Watch Jude Bellingham score stunning goal for Borussia Dortmund as wonderkid sets TWO Champions League records

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM scored a wonder goaland set TWO Champions League records during Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Sevilla on Wednesday night.The German giants took an early lead in Spain as Raphael Guerreiro put them in front after just six minutes.
      Bellingham dribbled into the area before firing home Dortmund’s second of the gameCredit: Getty

      Bellingham showed his supreme ability by scoring in the Champions League once moreCredit: AFP
      And Bellingham, who wore the armband as Dortmund captain, then doubled their advantage with a sublime goal shortly before the break.
      The 19-year-old superstar picked up the ball on the left-hand side of the penalty area and drifted beyond Sevilla defender Nemanja Gudelj.
      He then perfectly finished with the outside of his right boot, finding the far corner with supreme ease.
      And that wasn’t the only way Bellingham caught the eye on Wednesday evening.
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      He also set two thoroughly impressive records in the Spanish city.
      As skipper, Bellingham became the first English teenager to start a Champions League game as captain of his side.
      And he broke more ground by becoming the first midfielder in Champions League history to score in three consecutive appearances while still a teenager.
      Bellingham is widely regarded as one of the most talented youngsters in world football.
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      The ex-Birmingham man has contributed 13 goals and 19 assists in 101 games for Dortmund.
      He is attracting interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid as Europe’s giants circle ahead of a potential move in the summer.
      And his £83million price tag may well have increased even further in recent weeks following his majestic displays for England during the international break.
      In particular, Bellingham was instrumental in dragging the Three Lions back from 2-0 down against Germany at Wembley – with Gareth Southgate’s men eventually drawing 3-3. More

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      RB Leipzig vs Celtic LIVE REACTION: Silva DOUBLE gives Germans victory despite Jota strike as Celtic remain winless

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      RB LEIPZIG came out 3-1 victors over Celtic, who remain without a win in this season’s Champions League.Christopher Nkunku saw an early strike disallowed before rounding Joe Hart later in the first-half to see his side go in one goal up.
      Jota equalised in the second period, getting onto a pull-back to convert before Dominik Szoboszlai thought he put Leipzig back ahead, just for the goal to be disallowed as an offside player affected Hart’s view.
      Andre Silva netted his first of the match just moments later to put his side ahead, capitalising on a mistake from the Celtic goalkeeper before adding his second as the Germans came out 3-1 victors.
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      RB Leipzig leapfrog Celtic in the group with the Glasgow outfit now sitting at the bottom of the group.
      Marco Rose’s side are back in contention to qualify as they find themselves only a point behind Shakhtar Donetsk.
      At the halfway stage in the group it is still all to play for but a tough task faces Celtic if they have any hopes of qualification.
      Credit: PA
      Clinical finishing at the top
      In the UEFA Champions League, you will be punished if you do not take your chances and this is exactly what happened to Celtic this evening.
      The scoreline may flatter Leipzig as Ange Postecoglou’s team were in this tie up until the final ten minutes of the game.
      Yet again, Celtic pay the price for not taking their chances.
      Credit: Reuters
      Hoops struggle on the road
      Celtic have now failed to win in Germany in 14 attempts.
      It is now five years since The Hoops won an away game in the UEFA Champions League.
      Without picking up points away from home, you make any passage out of the group phase near impossible.
      FT: RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is a long trip back from Germany for the Celtic fans after a disappointing defeat.
      The reverse fixture at Celtic Park is now a ‘must win’ game for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90+4. Since the introduction of VAR it seems we are never going to get a football match that does not have at least five minutes added on.
      The ball comes to Forsberg on the edge of the box, he takes one touch and shoots at goal.
      His shot goes a few feet wide of the far post.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90+2. Jota is fouled on the halfway line.
      Jovanovic looks to play it forward but gifts it to Forsberg.
      Leipzig are still looking for more goals here.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90. We are going to have an additional five minutes added here.
      Still not enough time for Celtic to turn this game around you feel.
      Never say never, stranger things have happened in football.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      88. Celtic would have thought all their prayers had been answered with Leipzig having their goal disallowed, very harshly.
      No sooner had VAR saved the Scottish side, Joe Hart’s misplaced pass restores balance in the universe from a German perspective.
      There does not seem enough time left for Celtic to find a way back into this game now.
      Credit: Getty
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      86. You cannot deny Leipzig their win this evening.
      Scoring five goals but only three of them counting.
      It also makes the reverse fixture next week at Celtic Park is of huge importance now to Ange Postecoglou’s side.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      84. McCarthy gets involved straight away.
      He feeds Taylor who looks to cross from the edge of the box with a lot of pace on the ball.
      It takes a deflection and goes over the crossbar for a corner.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      82. Some more changes for the home side.
      Halstenberg comes on for Raum.
      Poulsen comes on for Szoboszlai who gets a standing ovation.
      Giakoumakis comes on for Kyogo.
      McCarthy comes on for Hatate.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      80. Celtic need to be wary now.
      If they let their performance slip in these final ten minutes or so Leipzig could turn this scoreline into a rout.
      With the potential of the head to head record between the sides coming into play in the group standings, the final result this evening could be key.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      78. Nkunku plays a lofted ball out wide to Simakan.
      His cushioned volley is straight into the path of Andre Silva.
      With Hart sprawling across his goal, he slots the ball home.
      Credit: AFP
      Goal – Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      76. Time is not on Celtic’s side right now.
      Leipzig know that one more goal would put this game to bed.
      Forsberg is already causing issues for the Celtic backline.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      74. The problem for Celtic now is the more they push forward in search of an equaliser, they leave themselves open to the counter-attack.
      Szoboszlai goes to ground on the edge of the box looking for a free kick but the referee is not having any of it.
      The Hungarian winger is receiving some treatment.
      Forrest comes on for Maeda.
      Haksabanovic comes on for O’Riley.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      72. You can really see why so many teams are interested in Christopher Nkunku.
      He really looks a special player.
      Leipzig continue to come forward but a loose pass gifts it to Jota.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      70. Ange Postecoglou needs to get his team going in these final twenty minutes in Germany.
      Since the goal, heads seem to have dropped.
      Leipzig on the other hand have scored 4 goals tonight and find themselves 2-1 up.
      Werner comes off for Forsberg.
      Kampl comes off for Haidara.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      68. What a period of play that was.
      Goals disallowed harshly and then Celtic gift the hosts a goal.
      What was Joe Hart thinking of, only he will know.
      Terrible error.
      Credit: AFP
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      66. Joe Hart will not want to see this one again.
      In no danger whatsoever, he passes the ball to Szoboszlai.
      He slides Andre Gomes in who slots the ball passed the embarrassed Joe Hart.
      Goal – Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 1-1 Celtic
      64. Unbelievable scenes!
      Celtic fans celebrate the decision like they have scored themselves.
      Incredibly harsh on the Germans.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      62. VAR is checking this one.
      Szoboszlai cuts inside from the left onto his favoured right foot.
      He strikes the ball from distance into the bottom corner.
      Andre Gomes ducked underneath the shot but he may have been in Joe Hart’s eyeline.
      The referee is heading over to the monitor.
      Goal – Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 1-1 Celtic
      60. O’Riley receives a yellow card.
      Trying to hold the ball up he catches his marker with a stray arm.
      The Celtic fans are all that can be heard at the moment.
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      Chelsea fans erupt with excitement as transfer target Nkunku scores and showcases skills for RB Leipzig against Celtic

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      CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU has left Chelsea fans purring after playing a starring role in RB Leipzig’s 3-1 Champions League group stage win over Celtic.The Frenchman, 24, is believed to be closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge worth £53million.
      Nkunku rounded Hart and opened the scoringCredit: PA
      The Frenchman reportedly underwent a medical in Germany ahead of a summer 2023 move to ChelseaCredit: AFP
      He underwent a medical in Germany last month ahead of a summer 2023 transfer.
      And Nkunku has Chelsea fans excited for his potential arrival, starring in Leipzig’s Champions League win over Celtic on Wednesday.
      Nkunku opened the scoring for the home side, finishing off a swift counter attack by rounding Joe Hart and tapping home.
      His overall link-up play also impressed Blues fans, showing some neat touches to find striker Andre Silva.
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      The Portugal international restored Leipzig’s lead in the 64th minute after Jota equalised for Celtic.
      Nkunku played a part in Silva’s second of the evening, switching play out wide to Mohamed Simakan, who then played a lovely first-time cross into the striker to sweep home.
      One fan said on Nkunku’s performance: “Nkunku… he’s what chelsea is missing.”
      Another tweeted: “Nkunku is a special player. Wow.”
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      After Nkunku’s masterclass, Blues fans have turned their attention towards their own Champions League fixture.
      Graham Potter is hoping to win his first European game in charge of Chelsea.
      But he’ll have to beat Italian champions AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are in need of a win having picked up just one point from their opening two group games. More

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      Watch HUGE Joe Hart blunder just seconds after Celtic keeper was saved by VAR after RB Leipzig stunner

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      CELTIC keeper Joe Hart made a HORRIFIC error to gift RB Leipzig the lead in the Champions League on Wednesday night.In the 64th minute of the Scots’ 3-1 defeat, the former England international, 35, received a pass in his own area while under no real pressure.
      Hart was not under any pressure when he had possession of the ballCredit: BT Sport

      His pass ended up right at the feet of SzoboszlaiCredit: BT Sport
      Szoboszlai then fed Silva who dispatched the ball calmly beyond HartCredit: BT Sport
      Hart was left thoroughly dejected following the mistakeCredit: Rex
      But he made a complete hash of things as his attempted pass went straight to Leipzig man Dominik Szoboszlai.
      He pounced on the ball and played it straight through to Andre Silva who cooly slotted beyond Hart to give Leipzig a 2-1 lead.
      Reacting to the clip on social media, one person said: “Well that is funny.”
      And another cruelly added: “Same old Joey.”
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      Hart’s error came just moments after Celtic were saved by VAR when Szoboszlai rattled in a wonderful strike.
      The Hungarian’s superb goal was ruled out because of a player standing in an offside position obstructing Hart’s view.
      Yet just minutes later the ex-England shot-stopper could not be saved by the technology as Celtic went behind for a second time in the match.
      It came after Christopher Nkunku’s first half strike had been cancelled out by Jota.
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      Hart’s mistake proved costly as Leipzig extended their advantage 13 minutes later when Silva helped himself to a second.
      The German champions then saw out the rest of the game to secure a first win of their Champions League campaign.
      Meanwhile, Celtic have just one point from their opening three European matches.
      Defeats to Real Madrid and Leipzig have come other side of a draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.
      But Celtic are continuing to impress domestically, sitting two points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership after seven wins from their opening eight matches.
      Hart’s error proved critical in Celtic losing to Leipzig in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Silva scored twice to condemn Celtic to another European defeatCredit: AFP More

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      Sevilla vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      SEVILLA host Borussia Dortmund in matchday three of the Champions League, with all to play for as three teams in Group G chase Manchester City.The La Liga side sit bottom of the group, with one point after a 0-0 draw against Copenhagen last time out.
      Borussia Dortmund have three points from the opening two matches, beating Copenhagen 3-0 on the opening day of the group.

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      Awestruck Fofana lifts lid on Chelsea team-mates from duo he played with on FIFA to waiting an hour to meet Aubameyang

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      WESLEY FOFANA has admitted it’s “crazy” sharing a dressing room with Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly – two stars he used to play with on FIFA.And as an awestruck boy the summer signing once waited an hour to get his picture with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Wesley Fofana has been left awestruck by his Chelsea team-matesCredit: AFP
      Fofana said it’s “crazy” to be playing alongside Thiago SilvaCredit: AP
      Fofana waited for an hour as a nine-year-old to get a picture with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Fofana became the most expensive defender in Chelsea’s history when he signed from Leicester in a deal worth £70million.
      But the 21-year-old is the one who is starstruck when he walks into the Blues’ dressing room.
      The centre-back still has to pinch himself when he trains alongside fellow defenders Silva, 38, and Koulibaly, 31, two veterans of the game.
      Fofana said in the programme ahead of the Champions League clash with AC Milan: “It’s crazy for me. Every day I say ‘Thank you for my life!’ because it’s crazy that I play with Koulibaly and Thiago Silva.
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      “I used to play FIFA with Koulibaly and Thiago Silva and now I’m training with these guys, I’m in the changing rooms with Thiago Silva just to my right, and I learn every day from them.
      “It’s crazy, but life is incredible.”
      Fofana is still yet to make 100 professional appearances, meaning many of his current team-mates were already well established pros when the defender was still a child.
      Blues striker Aubamyeang being another one of his idols.
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      Fofana admitted he once waited an hour as a nine-year-old to get a picture with the ex-Arsenal skipper.
      After a trial with the Saint-Etienne academy, where Fofana progressed through the ranks, he headed off to watch first-team training.
      There he caught a glimpse of Auba, 33, who spent two years with the French club before joining Borussia Dortmund.
      Speaking on their encounter, Fofana said: “I waited for Auba because I liked his style. I liked the number nine when I was young.
      “So I waited maybe one hour and then I took my picture with him – it was a very good moment.
      “And now it’s crazy. I played against Aubameyang two years ago and now I play on the same team as him – life is incredible.” More

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      Benfica vs PSG LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      BENFICA host PSG in a top of the table clash in Group H of the Champions League.Both sides have made impressive unbeaten starts to the season, sitting on six points each in the Champions League group.
      Last time out, PSG beat Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Israel, while Benfica came out 2-1 victors against Juventus in Turin.
      Kick-off: 8pmTV/live stream: BT Sport 6
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