City’s giant striker steals the spotlight with a smile

Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu, yet his funniest move came at a corner when tiny Arda Guler tried marking him. It looked like a mouse guarding a refrigerator—and both laughed it off.

Pep Guardiola praised his team’s effort and urged patience, while Xabi Alonso admitted Madrid must stay focused through tough times.