Haaland Roasts Carragher After Salah controversy in Champions League Showdown

Match Recap

Erling Haaland, Manchester City's star, joked about Jamie Carragher after City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, signaling a lighter mood after a tense clash.

Haaland teased Carragher's recent critique of Mohamed Salah, suggesting the Liverpool legend has become reckless in his commentary.

Carragher delivered an eight-minute tirade on Monday, criticizing Salah and asserting that he has no ties with manager Arne Slot, a relationship under pressure amid the team's performances.

Following Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds at Elland Road, Salah vented his frustrations to reporters, and Carragher labeled Salah a "shame" and accused him of trying to do maximum damage to the club.

Haaland, buoyed by a late penalty that sealed a crucial win for City, did not hesitate to critique Carragher in a post-match interview with CBS Sports.

He joked instantly: "Oh, I feel nervous now when I see Jamie Carragher in the studio." The CBS panel, including Thierry Henry, Mika Richards, and Kate Abdo, burst into laughter, reassuring Haaland that there is nothing to fear.

Haaland even confirmed he earned the penalty himself after Antonio Rudiger fouled him, in a tense Santiago Bernabéu clash that tested City's resilience.

When asked who he would pick between Rudiger and Carragher, Haaland quipped that Carragher is a bit reckless, tipping the balance toward Rudiger and eliciting more laughter from the studio.

The post-match chatter sparked debate among fans, with some praising Carragher's candor and others arguing his criticisms were too harsh.