By Alasdair Howorth, CNNUpdated 1057 GMT (1857 HKT) September 15, 2022 Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 appearances for Dortmund. (CNN)Ahead of kick-off, all eyes were on Norwegian star Erling Haaland as he lined up against the team he had only left a few months ago.And the Manchester City striker did not disappoint, scoring an acrobatic volley with the outside of his boot late on against Borussia Dortmund to win the game for City, who have now gone an English record 21 home matches without a loss in the Champions League.After another milestone goal for Dortmund's Jude Bellingham, City left it late to mount a comeback.
John Stones scored a rocket in the 80th minute before Haaland grabbed the winner four minutes later.Following a minute's silence held in respect for Queen Elizabeth II, the two typically thrilling sides played out a nervy first half.
Neither team was able to create any clear cut chances and it wasn't until Bellingham latched onto a Marco Reus cross that either side threatened.Read MoreJude Bellingham continued his excellent season with a glancing header.In scoring his fourth goal in the Champions League, Bellingham moved ahead of a host of players to become the highest-scoring English teenager ever in the competition.Dortmund retreated deeper and deeper in an effort to preserve their lead, and it looked like they would hold out for an important win in Group G.An unlikely hero stepped up for the home side in John Stones, who scored a spectacular goal from outside the box, with a finish reminiscent of former City captain Vincent Kompany's famous strike against Leicester in 2019.Just four minutes later though, Stones would inevitably be outdone by Haaland who once again stole the show.Following intense pressure