Two stunning late goals helped Manchester City come from behind to beat Dortmund in their Group G match in the Champions League here. After a laboured first half, the visitors took the lead when Jude Bellingham stole in to head in Marco Reus' driven cross. City struggled to break the resilient visitors down, and it took a fine strike from John Stones from outside the box to level. That set the stage for Haaland's spectacular winner against the side he departed this summer, converting a no-less stunning cross from Joao Cancelo.

While City won their second successive match in the group stage, the focus was on Haaland as he returned to the club where he became a star. Haaland might have received the kiss of his life back in September 2021. At least it must have been one of the most surprising ones placed on his right cheek by Jude Bellingham after both had secured Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 victory against Besiktas. The 22-year-old Norwegian continued his press briefing but could hardly speak as he failed to hide his amusement about his teammate's actions. That evening is said to have initiated the friendship both are talking about since playing together in the Dortmund shirt, followed by Bellingham's profound confession after Haaland left for Manchester City this summer.