Rising like a predator in the box, he met the cross with a perfectly timed header, sending the ball crashing into the net. Pure precision, pure dominance. It was the kind of goal that reminds everyone why he’s one of the most feared strikers in world football.
But while Haaland was showcasing his brilliance, Konaté was struggling under the spotlight. Every touch seemed hesitant, every positioning error magnified, and the normally reliable defender looked out of sync with his backline. It was one of those rare, frustrating games where nothing seemed to click — a defensive performance marred by missed opportunities to contain one of the league’s deadliest forwards. Today, the spotlight wasn’t kind to him, and unfortunately, Haaland made him pay
