ERLING HAALAND was left red-faced by Riyad Mahrez just days before the Champions League final.<br /><br />The Norwegian hitman has been flawless for the Premier League champions this season, scoring an unprecedented 52 goals in 52 matches.<br /><br />Haaland has been machine-like in front of goal this campaign, although Man City team-mate Mahrez has proven the 22-year-old to be a mere mortal.<br /><br />The former Borussia Dortmund ace was sent for a hot dog by the Algeria skipper during one of City's final training sessions for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.<br /><br />Mahrez skinned Haaland with a beautiful drag back and change of direction - leaving the star of the season with his head and hands on the pitch.<br /><br />Footy fans were quick to comment on the clip, with one saying: "Haaland is nowhere near God level."<br /><br />Another said: "Damn."<br /><br />And another said: "It’s just the beginning."<br /><br />One remarked: "[Jack] Grealish thinking about what he’ll roast Haaland with next."<br /><br />Another chimed in: "My question is: Why is Mahrez not starting most of the matches again?"<br /><br />One fan, however, jumped to the Scandinavian's defence, saying: "He’s not a defender, like."<br /><br />City boss Pep Guardiola and the Etihad faithful will be hoping for more stability from his star striker in Istanbul on Saturday night.<br /><br />And team-mate Ilkay Gundogan has called on the giant Norwegian to fire City to their maiden Champions League title.<br /><br />The German told UEFA: "Right now, he might be the best striker in the world. He brings so much to our team.<br /><br />"He gives us a different quality, with his physical strength, with his mentality, with his speed and with his goals too, of course.<br /><br />"The last couple of years, we didn't have a classic No.9 in the team. Therefore we needed to play a bit more flexibly, a bit differently.<br /><br />"Now we know that we have someone in the box who can control the ball, including high aerial balls.<br /><br />"He is very good with his head and can win battles against tall, strong centre-backs.<br /><br />"This adds a whole new dimension to our game. It gives us a new dynamic. And in addition, he brings a great mentality and character.<br /><br />"He has helped us a lot already. Let's hope he can also help us in the final."
