Haaland Leaves Fans in Stitches After He Was Spotted Swinging Bernardo Silva Like a Baby During Bayern Win

• Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva shared a heartwarming moment during Man City's Champions League win over Bayern Munich
• Haaland had just scored City's third goal when he embraced Silva before lifting him up and swinging him in the air effortlessly
• Silva and Rodri also got their names on the scoresheet as City demolished Bayern 3-0 in the first-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium

Erling Haaland has left fans in stitches after he was pictured swinging Bernardo Silva 'like a baby' during Manchester City's victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

The duo featured for the Citizens as they hosted the Bundesliga giants at the Etihad Stadium, for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

According to the BBC, the pair played a central role as Man City secured a 3-0 comfortable win to have one foot in the semi-finals of the tournament.

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Rodri opened the scoring for the hosts with a stunner in the 27th minute before Silva doubled the advantage in the 70th minute.

Haaland put the game beyond the hosts six minutes later, after scoring his 45th goal of the season to crown City's victory.

Haaland, Silva share heartwarming moment

A video has now emerged of Haaland and Silva sharing a heartwarming moment amidst City's celebration during the cracker.

The Sun reports the two were caught on camera embracing shortly after the Norwegian striker had found the back of the net.

In the now-viral video, Haaland can be seen lifting Silva effortlessly before swinging him around like a baby.

The hilarious moment sent fans into hysterics, with some taking to social media to react.

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One joked:

"I couldn’t let another man carry me like that."

A second wondered:

"Bernardo is like 10 years older than Haaland and he picks him up like that."

Another posted:

"Sent my man Bernardo flying on air."

A fourth twitted:

"Jajajajajaja Bernardo seems like a toy, jajajajajaja."

Haaland's sublime assist

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Haaland continuing to disprove naysayers with his overall output.

The Manchester City striker has often been criticised by fans and pundits for scoring 'easy goals'.

However, Haaland was practically unplayable against Bayern Munich, scoring and giving an assist.