Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland didn’t shy away from responding to Marc Cucurella following City’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea, kicking off the new Premier League season in style.
As European soccer returns, Manchester City started their campaign with a decisive win at Stamford Bridge. Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, and Mateo Kovacic sealed the victory with a late goal, giving Pep Guardiola’s side the perfect start.
After the match, Haaland had a light-hearted exchange about Cucurella’s recent antics. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Norwegian striker spoke with former footballer Jan Aage Fjørtoft and said, “Cucurella is a funny guy. Last season, he asked for my shirt… and this summer, he’s singing a song about me.”
Cucurella’s chant with Spain
Cucurella became a fan favorite during Spain’s 2024 UEFA Euro victory, where they defeated England 2-1 in the final. During the celebrations, Cucurella was seen leading a chant that referenced Haaland, which quickly went viral among Spanish supporters.
The lyrics of the chant playfully warned Haaland to “watch out” for Cucurella: “Cu Cu Cucurella, eats a paella. Cu Cu Cucurella, drinks a estrella. Haaland trembles, here comes Cucurella. Haaland trembles, have a cookie.”
Haaland’s response adds a touch of humor to the budding rivalry, setting the stage for more excitement as the season unfolds.