“Manifesting a big fart to Rudiger”, “This is like faeces” – Fans react hilariously as Erling Haaland cooks ‘disgusting’ meal before Real Madrid clash

Fans have reacted humorously to a meal Manchester City's Erling Haaland was served up ahead of his side's showdown with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday (May 17).

Haaland posted an image of his meal on his Instagram story. A Twitter user claims it to be beef liver. It's packed with nutrients, is high in protein and is great for energy production. It might have something to do with the Norweigan's incredible goalscoring feats this season.

The City frontman has bagged an impressive 52 goals in 48 games across competitions. He netted in his side's 3-0 Premier League win over Everton on Sunday (May 14) that took them to within a win of the league title, which came just three days before their blockbuster clash with Real Madrid.

Pep Guardiola's men host Los Blancos at the Etihad on Wednesday with the two sides level 1-1 on aggregate after the first leg in Madrid last week. Haaland failed to get on the scoresheet at the Santiago Bernabeu and was kept quiet by the superb Antonio Rudiger.

However, the meal he posted on social media was met with bemusement from many fans. They tried working out what the food was, but the striker certainly liked it, captioning the image (via City_Xtra):

One fan thinks Haaland has planned to try and cause Rudiger issues in the second leg by eating such a meal:

Here's how Twitter reacted to the Manchester City frontman's feast ahead of his side's clash with Real Madrid:

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has plan to stop Manchester City's Erling Haaland

Real Madrid did well and nullified the threat posed by Erling Haaland in the first leg at the Bernabeu. Rudiger and Alaba put in an assured performance at the heart of the Los Blancos rearguard.

Eder Militao missed the game through suspension but will be available for the second leg at the Etihad. According to El Confidencial, manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to start Militao, Rudiger and Alaba at City.

The Los Blancos manager's plan is to build a wall against Haaland to prevent him from wreaking havoc. He's the Champions League's top goalscorer with 12 goals in nine games this season.

Erling Haaland has been a nightmare for defenders all season, especially at the Etihad, where he has scored 36 goals. Hence, it will be vital that Madrid stop him from wreaking carnage. Ancelotti's side also have never won at the Cityzens' stomping ground.

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