The Norwegian struck two first-half goals in the Group G match to take his season’s total to 19 in 12 games in all competitions.
But he wasn’t to score a fourth treble of the campaign as Guardiola withdrew him at half time, with City leading 3-0 and the contest effectively over.
Haaland, who hit three in the 6-3 win against
City could and should have added several more goals, with
He doubled the lead in the 32-minute – tapping into an empty net after Sergio Gomez’ shot was parried by Grabara.
It looked like Haaland had completed his hat trick when City made it 3-0 six minutes before halftime – but Gomez’s effort was diverted over the line by
It was harsh on Grabara, who had ensured his team escaped a heavier defeat with his a string of impressive saves.
The victory continued City’s 100 percent record in Group G, three points clear of Borussia Dortmund, which beat
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