- Erling Haaland scored the first goal for Manchester City against Chelsea
- Marc Cucurella had mocked Haaland after Spain won the Euro 2024 this summer
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Erling Haaland made Marc Cucurella regret singing about him as Manchester City faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Following Spain’s success at the 2024 European Championship, in which Cucurella played a key role, the left-back was seen chanting during the parade: “Haaland, you better shake because Cucurella is coming.”
However, it was Cucurella who was left shaking as Haaland scored his first goal of the season in the 18th minute by shaking off the left-back.
Gary Neville praised Haaland for his goal. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: “You wonder if he touched the ball too many times but it’s his power and strength that allows him to hold off Cucurella and shoot the ball past Sanchez… He’s a beast.”
Cucurella faced some criticism early in his tenure at Chelsea following his move from Brighton in 2022.
Erling Haaland beat Marc Cucurella to give Manchester City the lead against Chelsea.
Cucurella had mocked Haaland during Spain’s victory parade after their success at the Euro 2024
The entire chant that Cucurella repeated goes: “Cucu, Cucurella, he’s eating paella, Cucu, Cucurella, he’s drinking Estrella, Haaland, you better shake because Cucurella is coming.”
When Spain won the 2024 European Championship, Cucurella put in some excellent performances throughout the tournament.
Haaland, who often starts the season with impressive performances, hopes to lead City to the title again.
Haaland was delighted after starting his Premier League season with a goal
The striker made his 100th appearance for City and scored his 91st goal for the club.
Pep Guardiola’s team has won the Premier League in each of the last four seasons.
