The Erling Haaland apology was the headline reaction after a stunning 3-1 defeat in Norway in the Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Champions League Matchday 7 game.
Few expected Manchester City to struggle against the Norwegian champions, but the result has left Pep Guardiola’s side under real pressure in Europe.
The Man City loss was a blow to their hopes in Europe and raised fresh questions about the club’s form this season.
Haaland, normally a guaranteed goal scorer, took centre stage in the post-match interviews as he faced up to a rare difficult night.
City went into the match expecting to control proceedings against the underdogs. Instead, Bodo/Glimt took an early lead and looked comfortable throughout.
Rayan Cherki’s goal late on gave City a consolation, but the result was already beyond doubt.
Erling Haaland Apology
The Man City loss came at a bad time, following another disappointing showing in the Manchester derby. Haaland’s frustrations were clear.
After the Bodo/Glimt vs Man City game, Haaland offered a frank assessment of the performance. In his remarks, he said:
“I don’t have the answers. Again, I take full responsibility for not being able to score the goals I should do. I apologise to everyone, to every single Man City supporter and every single supporter who travelled today.
“In the end, it’s embarrassing. I mean, Bodo played some incredible football, and it’s deserved. I don’t know what to say because I don’t have the answers.”
His comments summed up how much the Man City loss hurt him and his team. On a night he expected to thrive, the striker failed to break his recent goal drought.
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Form Must Improve
With only one match left for City in the UCL league stage, the table remains extremely tight.
Manchester City are not yet guaranteed a top-eight finish and could still slip into the play-off qualification positions if results go against them.
The Erling Haaland apology was not only about missed chances, but about standards. City now face a demanding run of fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.
The striker has vowed to respond on the pitch, but the impact of this defeat will linger until results improve.
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Credit: IMAGO / Bildbyran
Recording Date: 20.01.2026
