Erling Haaland is one of the most feared strikers in world football, a goal machine capable of breaking records at a staggering pace. However, there is one major obstacle he has yet to overcome: scoring against Real Madrid.

The Norwegian forward has faced Los Blancos on four occasions and has yet to find the back of the net. For a player with Haaland's goal-scoring prowess, this is a rare and frustrating statistic. His lack of impact in these encounters stands in stark contrast to his overall performance this season, where he has already netted 24 goals in 32 matches across all competitions.

Haaland has faced Real Madrid in two Champions League knockout ties, both with Manchester City. The first came in the 2022-23 season in the semifinals, where City dominated the Spanish giants in the second leg with a resounding 4-0 victory, securing a place in the final, which they would go on to win. Despite City's triumph, Haaland was unable to score in either leg.

The second encounter occurred in the following campaign, with City and Madrid meeting in the quarterfinals. This time, Real Madrid emerged victorious, eliminating Guardiola's side and ultimately claiming yet another Champions League trophy for their extensive collection. Once again, Haaland was kept silent over both legs, extending his goal drought against the Spanish powerhouse.

Now, as Manchester City prepares for another showdown with Real Madrid in the Champions League, Haaland has a golden opportunity to erase this blemish on his record. With City's attacking style and Haaland's relentless hunger for goals, he will be eager to finally break his drought against the Spanish giants.

For Pep Guardiola and his team, Haaland's ability to fire on all cylinders could be the key to securing another deep run in Europe’s most prestigious club competition. As for Real Madrid, they will be well aware of the threat he poses and will aim to extend his frustrating streak.

Will Haaland finally end his goal drought against Madrid, or will Los Blancos continue to be his kryptonite? The upcoming clash promises to be another thrilling chapter in this growing rivalry.