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Published 16:47 IST, February 15th 2020

Erling Haaland sets new Bundesliga record after scoring 8 goals in his first five games

Erling Haaland of Norway reached the landmark after finding the net in Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga 2019-20.

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Erling Haaland has taken the footballing world by storm. He just can't stop scoring goals. Borussia Dortmund made the transfer of the season after bagging Erling Haaland for just €22.5 million from RB Salzburg in the winter transfer window.

In just the five games he has played for Dortmund, the striker has already created a record. Erling Haaland has scored eight times in his first five Bundesliga games. He's become the first player in the league's history to do so. 

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Erling Haaland just can't stop scoring

Erling Haaland reached the landmark after finding the net in Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga 2019-20. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in his first appearance for Dortmund. He came on as a substitute. The teenager bagged a brace in his second and third Bundesliga appearance. The only game Erling Haaland failed to score in was against Bayer Leverkusen in which Borussia Dortmund lost 4-3.

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Erling Haaland's spectacular form will be very crucial for Lucien Favre as Borussia Dortmund have many titles to fight for this season. They are currently second on the Bundesliga 2019-20 table (lagging behind league leaders Bayern Munich by a solitary point). Dortmund are set to face PSG in their Champions League 2019-20 Round of 16 clash. Dortmund vs PSG first leg is scheduled on February 19, 2020 at 1:15 AM (IST).

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16:47 IST, February 15th 2020