Manchester City 5-0 Sparta Prague: Erling Haaland scores stunner as City hit five in the Champions League

Haaland's stunning strike was one of five goals for Man City as they thrashed Sparta Prague in the Champions League to maintain their 100% start in the competition.

Erling Haaland scored a stunning goal as Manchester City thrashed Sparta Prague 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

The Norwegian striker fired home a superb volley from outside the box to put City 2-0 up in the 24th minute.

Phil Foden had opened the scoring for the Premier League champions in the 12th minute, and Riyad Mahrez made it 3-0 just before half-time.

Haaland grabbed his second goal of the game in the 58th minute, and Joao Cancelo completed the rout with a fine strike in the 74th minute.

The win sees City maintain their 100% start in the Champions League this season, and they now sit top of Group G with nine points from three games.

Here are the key talking points from the game:

• Haaland's stunning goal was a reminder of his world-class quality.
• City were in complete control throughout the game and never looked like losing.
• Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez also impressed with their attacking play.
• Sparta Prague were outclassed and never really threatened City's goal.
• City are now in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Haaland scores a stunner

Haaland's goal was one of the best of the Champions League season so far.

The Norwegian striker received the ball from Kevin De Bruyne on the right-hand side of the box and took one touch to control it before firing a stunning volley into the top corner.

It was a goal that showed Haaland's all-round ability as a striker

City look unstoppable

City were in complete control of the game from start to finish.

They dominated possession, created numerous chances, and never looked like losing.

They are now the clear favorites to win the Champions League this season