29.01.2026 12:00
In the Champions League match where Manchester City defeated Galatasaray 2-0, Sergen Yalçın's previous comments about star player Erling Haaland resurfaced after Haaland scored a goal. During his time as a commentator, Yalçın said, "If Haaland tried 100 times, he wouldn't be able to get the ball into the net and score. He doesn't have that talent. You can't even do that in your dreams." These remarks were shared again on social media after the match, leading to various reactions.
Sergen Yalçın's comments about Erling Haaland made years ago have come back to the agenda following the Manchester City–Galatasaray match.
SERGEN YALÇIN'S HAALAND COMMENTS ARE BACK ON THE AGENDA
The statements made by Sergen Yalçın about Erling Haaland during his commentary period were recalled after the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Galatasaray. Yalçın had said at that time, "Haaland couldn't score even if he tried 100 times. He doesn't have that talent. You can't even do that in your dreams."
MANCHESTER CITY BEAT GALATASARAY 2-0
In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City defeated Galatasaray 2-0, finishing the group stage in the top 8. With this victory, the English representative managed to advance directly to the round of 16.
HAALAND LEFT HIS MARK ON THE MATCH
The first goal that marked the match came in the 11th minute. Erling Haaland, who entered the penalty area with a deep pass sent by Jeremy Doku behind the defense, lifted the ball over goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır and found the net. This goal by the Norwegian star became one of the most talked-about moments of the match and the night.
SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After Haaland's goal, Sergen Yalçın's past comments were shared again on social media, leading to various reactions among football fans.