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Erling Haaland's dad Alfie 'chucked out' at Bernabeu for angering Real Madrid fans
Manchester City star Erling Haaland had a quiet night at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid were held on home turf, but his dad's was seemingly more eventful.
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Erling Haaland's dad, Alfie, was escorted out of his VIP seat at the Bernabeu by security personnel on Tuesday night. The Norwegian was in attendance to witness Manchester City thrash out a first-leg draw, and he reportedly got caught up in an altercation with Real Madrid supporters, who taunted him on his way out.
City and Los Blancos contested a repeat of last year's Champions League semi-final, although Pep Guardiola's side fared much better at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night than they did last May.
Real Madrid's European heritage threatened to override City's sparkling form when Vinicius Jr opened the scoring in the first half, but Kevin De Bruyne fired an equaliser into the bottom corner to leave the semi-final poised going back to the Etihad.
There was huge anticipation surrounding Erling Haaland's trip to the Bernabeu, having hit 51 goals in all competitions this season, but the striker was broadly kept under wraps by Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba.
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While the 22-year-old was consigned to a quiet night, the same cannot be said for his dad, Alfie. A video posted to Twitter by @inakiangulo shows the 50-year-old being escorted out of his VIP seat.
The former City and Leeds United star allegedly 'insulted and threw food' at the Madrid fans, who taunted him as he disappeared behind the scenes. Haaland senior evidently saw the funny side, waving at the supporters and cupping his ear as they hurled chants in his direction.
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The incident sparked extra intrigue due to persistent rumours that Haaland will sign for Real Madrid once his time at Man City is up. Keeping relations sweet with his father - a major figure in the striker's entourage - would naturally be important in maximising the possibility of a move to Spain.
With City on level terms heading back to the Etihad Stadium next week, Guardiola hit back at suggestions that his team should have wiped the floor with the Champions League holders and gave his take on a 'difficult' night.
"We were better when they scored, they were better when we scored," he told BT Sport. "It was a tight game. Real Madrid in the semi-final is always a tough one.
"We turned up, we had good moments, it's difficult with the quality they have on and off the ball. If you expect us to come here and win by six goals, it's your problem. Madrid knows this competition more than anyone."