💫 UCL Awards: High-five Haaland, watershed moment, Real rub it in

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OneFootball·16 March 2023

💫 UCL Awards: High-five Haaland, watershed moment, Real rub it in

The final four places in the Champions League were decided this midweek after a dramatic two days of action.

The Record Pace Award

RECORD ALERT: Erling Haaland has become the fastest player in the competition's history to reach 30 #UCL goals - 25 appearances. 🤖🇳🇴
– Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Bear with us. The next few awards being handed out are being directed at the main man of the week. And with good reason.

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The Hat-Trick Hero Award

5 - Erling Haaland has scored five hat-tricks for Man City in all competitions this season, three more than any other player in Europe's big five leagues. He's the first Premier League player to score five hat-tricks in a season since Harry Kane in 2016-17. Unrelenting.
– Tuesday, 14 March 2023

We shouldn’t be surprised anymore when it comes to the Norwegian’s scoring exploits. But this is ridiculous.

The England Slayer Award

Karim Benzema is HIM in the Champions League knockout stages 😤
– Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Not only has Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema now scored in each of his last 13 Champions League knockout appearances, but his last 10 Champions League goals have all been scored against English opposition.

Manchester City and Chelsea will be desperately hoping to avoid Los Blancos in Friday’s quarter-final draw.

The Bodies On The Line Award

Benzema and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen both got hurt in the process of scoring goals on Wednesday.

2-0 Napoli. OSIMHEN HAS SCORED A BRACE!!!!!
– Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Being a star striker isn’t always as fun and glamorous as it’s cracked up to be.

The Rubbing It In Award

Real Madrid played You'll Never Walk Alone at the end of their game with Liverpool. It's in response to #LFC laying flowers in tribute to Amancio at Anfield. 🎥 @GuillerRai
– Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The intent may have been pure but Real Madrid’s decision to play You’ll Never Walk Alone around the Bernabéu after dumping Liverpool out 6-2 did feel like adding insult to injury for the visitors.

The Keeping Receipts Award

Liverpool have lost all three matches against Real Madrid since Mo Salah posted this 👀
– Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Perhaps Mohamed Salah will think twice about what he tweets after Liverpool’s revenge plot against Real Madrid didn’t go to plan.

The internet never forgets.

The KO King Award

A man for the big #UCL occasion. Riyad Mahrez has scored in all three of his matches against RB Leipzig too ✅✅✅ #MCIRBL
– Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The brighter the lights in Europe’s biggest club competition, the more Riyad Mahrez shines.

The Brick Wall Award

🔎 | FOCUS André Onana v Porto: 🧤 6 saves 📥 3 saved shots from inside the box ✋ 2.55 Goals prevented 🥊 2 punches ✈️ 1 high claim 👌 45 touches 🔭 19/31 accurate long balls 📈 8.3 Sofascore rating He's our Player of the Match! 🌟 #PortoInter #UCL
– Tuesday, 14 March 2023

A hard-fought 0-0 draw was enough for Inter to get past Porto on Tuesday, and they had goalkeeper André Onana largely to thank after a brilliant performance between the sticks.

And when Onana was beaten, the post and bar came to the Nerazzurri’s rescue.

It just wasn’t Porto’s night.

The Watershed Moment Award

Napoli reach the Champions League quarter-final for the first time in their history 🐎
– Wednesday, 15 March 2023

What a season it has been for Napoli. Not only are they closing in on their first Serie A title for 33 years, but they are also into the last eight of the Champions League for the first time in their history.

At what point do they stop being considered dark horses and start being considered one of the favourites to win the competition?