Erling Haaland Expresses Frustration with Camera Operator as Man City Star’s Actions Speak Volumes
Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty to secure Real’s place in the Champions League semi-finals after a 4-4 aggregate draw. Following the shootout, footage showed Haaland shielding Silva from the attention. In a video shared on social media, Haaland and Silva were among the last City players to leave the pitch, where a camera crew awaited, eager to capture Silva’s devastation. Haaland blocked the camera’s view of Bernardo Silva and gestured to the operator (Image: X).
Haaland gestured to the individual operating the camera before approaching him and pushing the camera aside to ensure Silva was no longer in view. Silva was visibly distraught after the game, and Haaland’s gesture was aimed at diverting the attention away from his colleague. Guardiola refused to blame the Portugal international for his penalty miss and acknowledged his overall performance. He emphasized Silva’s reliability as a player and defended his decision to take the penalty, stating, “What a game he had played.
It happens.” Regarding his team’s performance and the struggle to break down Real Madrid’s solid defense, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the effort and performance, commending Real Madrid’s deep and solid defensive display and the efforts of his team. He emphasized that despite not winning, his team had performed exceptionally well in all aspects. City’s elimination means they cannot replicate their treble success of the previous year, but they still have the opportunity to achieve a domestic double, with their hopes of winning another Premier League title boosted by recent defeats for Arsenal and Liverpool.
They also remain in the FA Cup and are set to face Chelsea in the semi-final.
