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Salzburg star Haaland makes more Champions League history

Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland continued to set records in European competition with another goal against Genk on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old netted his side's final goal as the Austrian champions cruised to a 4-1 win in Belgium to keep their hopes of qualification for the knockout stages alive.

Salzburg now sit in third place in Group E on seven points, with Napoli in second with nine points and Liverpool occupying top spot on 10 points.

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Haaland's goal means he has now scored in all five of his side's Champions League matches this season, becoming the first teenager in the history of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League to score in five consecutive appearances in the competition.