The striker's absence snuffed out City's hopes in Madrid before a ball had been kicked — and that's a bad sign ...

Haaland and Mbappé had 20 and 19 Champions League goals respectively. The only other man to reach double figures was Karim Benzema, with 12; Messi had struck eight, Ronaldo zero.

Cristiano Ronaldo-level rivalry. At least not yet. Haaland drew first blood with his well-taken, 19th-minute goal. Mbappé took a little longer to get going. He spurned a great chance to equalize ...

At just 21, Jude Bellingham has added another milestone to his burgeoning soccer legacy, equaling Lionel Messi’s record for Champions League goal contributions by players aged 21 and under. Erling ...