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Real Madrid could live to regret not signing Erling Haaland before Man City - but don't be surprised if the Norwegian goal machine ends up at Santiago Bernabeu eventually

Real Madrid dragged their feet over signing Erling Haaland and Manchester City could make them seriously regret it when they visit Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

As Real have watched the 22-year-old break record after record while scoring 51 goals in 46 games for City, they must have wondered what life would have been like had they gone all out to secure Haaland's signature themselves, especially after meekly surrendering the La Liga title to Barcelona.

And so as the Norwegian prepares to face Real for the first time, GOAL takes a look at why Los Blancos ultimately decided against getting the Norwegian, and why they still might have a chance to get their hands on him down the line...

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