Haaland shares hilarious picture with Champions League matchball

537     0
Haaland shares hilarious picture with Champions League matchball
Haaland shares hilarious picture with Champions League matchball

ERLING HAALAND has released a hilarious picture of himself sleeping next to the Champions League match ball - and fans are all saying the same thing.

The formidable Norwegian striker managed to outdo himself on Tuesday night as he put five past RB Leipzig.

Erling Haaland was relentless at the Etihad last night eiqrtikxiqqqprw
Erling Haaland was relentless at the Etihad last nightCredit: Getty
The striker uploaded this image to Instagram earlier today
The striker uploaded this image to Instagram earlier todayCredit: Instagram / @erling.haaland

His goal haul contributed to Manchester City's incredible 7-0 second-leg Champions League victory, leaving the game at a staggering 8-1 scoreline on aggregate.

And Haaland has posted a snap reflecting on his European heroics with an Instagram picture that supporters absolutely loved.

The 22-year-old can be seen seemingly asleep on his sofa after his exhausting night at the Etihad.

Kylie Jenner goes braless in mesh catsuit for new snaps on New Year's EveKylie Jenner goes braless in mesh catsuit for new snaps on New Year's Eve

He is draped in a large green blanket to cover his giant body with with his eyes shut tight.

But the star has his right hand wrapped around Tuesday night's Champions League ball, which anyone who scores three goals or more is allowed to take home.

Haaland captions the picture "afternoon nap" with a yawning emoji.

Fans had very similar takes on the photo as they reflected on the forward's superhuman goalscoring powers.

One said: "Software update" and added a robot emoji.

HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

Another said simply: "Recharging."

While another added: "Charging the batteries."

Others pointed out the picture's similarity to Lionel Messi's famous post-World Cup snap the morning after Argentina won the incredible final against France in December.

With only Burnley left to play in the FA Cup before the international break, Haaland will be licking his lips at the prospect of adding to his ridiculous numbers.

Stacey Solomon says her life a 'mess' as she makes New Year's resolutionStacey Solomon says her life a 'mess' as she makes New Year's resolution

He has 39 goals in 34 games in all competitions this season.

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

Kiro Evans

RB Leipzig, Manchester City, Instagram, Champions League, Erling Haaland

Read more similar news:

01.01.2023, 10:17 • UK News
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin looks incredible in revealing dress
01.01.2023, 10:40 • Sport
Gemma Owen's mum makes cryptic 'fakery' dig after Love Island star's Luca split
01.01.2023, 11:14 • Sport
Love Island's Luca Bish cosied up to stunning blonde at New Year's Eve party
01.01.2023, 12:11 • Sport
Michelle Heaton posts photos of moment she collapsed and was rushed to hospital
01.01.2023, 12:18 • Investigation
Stacey Dooley reveals bizarre way she found out she was pregnant
01.01.2023, 13:35 • Investigation
Celeb births to look forward to in 2023 - from soap stars to Love Island winners
01.01.2023, 14:55 • Sport
Paris Fury speaks out on pregnancy 'rumours' in loved up NYE post with Tyson
01.01.2023, 15:37 • Showbiz
Amanda Holden strips off to white bikini ahead of return to radio show
01.01.2023, 16:05 • Lifestyle
Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis delivers brutal quip to Giovanni Pernice
01.01.2023, 16:24 • Showbiz
The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan shares health update after hospital dash