Erling Haaland scored 5 goals in 60 minutes against RB Leipzig in the 2023 UCL knockout stage – then Pep Guardiola SUBBED HIM OFF, denying a shot at Messi’s record. The chaotic aftermath:

Historic Performance:
⚽️ 5 Goals Breakdown:

23' (Left-foot rebound)

24' (Header)

47' (Penalty)

53' (Right-foot blast)

57' (Close-range tap-in)
→ Fastest UCL knockout 5-goal haul ever
→ 8 total shots, 7 on target

❌ Controversial Substitution:

Guardiola replaced Haaland in the 63rd minute

Blocked chance to break Messi’s record (5 goals in a UCL knockout game)

Haaland’s reaction: "I told Pep I wanted a double hat-trick!"

Key Context:

Final score: 7-0 (City advanced 8-1 aggregate)

Pep’s defense: "UCL quarterfinals in 3 days – we protect players"

Leipzig coach Marco Rose: "Worst night of my career"

Debate:

Should Pep have let Haaland chase history?
→ Yes: Records define legacies
→ No: Squad health individual glory

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