In the second round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, Premier League giants Manchester City took the lead thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland, but conceded a penalty in the final stages, ultimately leading to a 2-2 draw with Monaco. Haaland stated that the team must show more energy and constantly suppress their opponents throughout the match.

In the 15th minute, Gvardiol made a long pass, and Haaland scored a lob in the penalty area against the defense, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0. Only 3 minutes later, Krepin Diatta passed back from the left, and Jordan Taizé scored a long shot after receiving it, helping Monaco equalize the score 1-1.

In the 44th minute, Nico O'Reilly made a lob pass from the left to the penalty area, and Haaland jumped up and headed the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City lead Monaco again 2-1.

In the 85th minute of the second half, Dier's header was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that Nico Gonzalez had kicked Dier in the head, so Monaco was awarded a penalty kick. Dier then took the penalty kick and scored, helping Monaco to equalize the score at 2-2.

In the end, Manchester City was tied 2-2 by Monaco away from home. After only getting one point, Manchester City is currently ranked 8th in the standings with 4 points.

Manchester City striker Haaland said, "Every Champions League game is difficult. Just look at how we were eliminated last season. In fact, every game is difficult. Not many teams can win the first two rounds. This is the situation you will face in the Champions League. I certainly don't feel good about not winning the game. There were unnecessary situations in the second half. I feel that we didn't play well enough and didn't deserve to win the game."

"We need more energy and we need to suppress our opponents like we did in the first half. We took more initiative in the first half, but in the second half, our opponents took more control."

"I still think I'm involved in the game, creating space for my teammates through movement, not just touching the ball," Haaland continued. "There are many other ways a player can contribute in a game, and that's my responsibility."

"I did my job in the first half, but not in the second. I didn't keep scoring and I couldn't seal the victory."

In addition, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva said, "It was a difficult game, but we also had some good moments. We played a good performance and controlled the game for most of the 90 minutes, but we still have some areas to improve."

"I don't think it was a bad performance. Of course there are some details that need to be improved, but I felt that the team was in control of the situation and the scoreline, but we conceded the second goal. So it's a bit disappointing to leave with one point, but overall we played well."