Scoring goals has become a trademark of Erling Haaland. The Manchester City and Norway striker continues to find the net against top opposition, and he has now reportedly broken two Lionel Messi records in the UEFA Champions League.

Haaland scored twice against Paris Saint-Germain to reach the 60-goal milestone in the competition. According to the reported statistics, he has become both the fastest and the youngest player to reach 60 Champions League goals. However, his individual achievement did not translate into a completely satisfying team result.

Haaland Reaches 60 Goals 20 Matches Faster Than Messi

Haaland has established himself as one of the Champions League's most prolific scorers. He reached 60 goals in just 60 appearances, setting a new benchmark for the fewest matches required to achieve the milestone.

Messi previously held the record, having needed 80 matches to score his first 60 Champions League goals.

That means Haaland reached the same milestone 20 matches faster than the Argentine legend. His remarkable scoring consistency and ability to convert chances have helped him establish a place among the competition's most prolific forwards.

Haaland Also Surpasses Messi's Age Record

The Norwegian striker has reportedly become the youngest player to score 60 goals in the Champions League.

Haaland reached the milestone at the age of 26 years and 85 days, while Messi achieved it at 26 years and 86 days. The difference was just one day, but it was enough for Haaland to claim the record.

With Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo having dominated the competition's scoring charts for years, Haaland's latest achievement highlights his rapid rise among Europe's elite forwards.

Individual Glory Despite a Disappointing Team Result

Haaland's brace against PSG made the night memorable from an individual perspective. However, the team result meant the occasion was not entirely positive for Manchester City.

Nevertheless, his continued scoring exploits in Europe's premier club competition underline his importance to City and his growing place in Champions League history.

By reportedly surpassing two of Messi's records, Haaland has added another significant achievement to his career and strengthened his reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers in European football.