“They will never be at CR7 or Messi level like NEVER” – Fans react as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe fail to score on Champions League matchday 

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe both fail to impress in their recent outings against teams away.

“They will never be at CR7 or Messi level like NEVER” – Fans react as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe fail to score on Champions League matchday 

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland (Source: Goal.com)

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe both failed to score as the forerunners of modern football. Manchester City faced a tough competition against RB Leipzig. While Newcastle succumbed to a horrific defeat at St. James’ Park to Newcastle.

However, football is not what it seems from social media, as Haaland helped with City’s second and third goals with essential passes. Irrespective of that, he did end up missing some key chances.

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This has raised questions about his current form, and fans speculate how he will look forward to replicating his performances from last season. Manchester City did end up winning the match 3-1.

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Unfortunately for PSG, in a historic night for Newcastle United, they lost 4-1 against the Toons. This marked Newcastle moving to first place in their ‘Group of Death‘ as the so-called best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe, failed to impact the game.

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Twitter reacts to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe failing to score in the Champions League

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland had a night to forget in their recent away fixtures in the Champions League. Mbappe quite literally ghosted, as per some fans on social media.

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Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland (Source:Diaro.com)

They compared the duo to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s rivalry, saying something like that might never be repeated. Here are some of the reactions:

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As Manchester City top their group and are set to face Arsenal next on October 8, Haaland will be looking to make the headline again and get onto the scoresheet. However, Mbappe has also struggled for form this season and will look to improve his performances.

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