Erling Haaland is unstoppable at times and Jude Bellingham was doing just about everything possible to put him off.

The former Borussia Dortmund teammates are going head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night in the Champions League quarter-final, which is live on talkSPORT2, and there was a slightly bizarre moment between the two.

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The two are good friends and likely know each other’s game inside out.

There were no surprises when Real Madrid star Bellingham was tasked with marking the Manchester City striker at corners.

Fans spotted a bizarre moment when Bellingham walked up to Haaland and put his head against his chest.

Another clip showed the two in conversation during another break in play.

The Norway international was seen bursting out laughing after something Bellingham had said.

Haaland has 83 goals in 91 games for Man City since joining from Dortmund, so who can blame the Madrid midfielder for trying left-field tactics to stop him?

After the blockbuster first leg finished 3-3, the second leg at the Etihad has seen the Spanish club draw first blood.

Rodrygo netted a first half goal on the rebound to put Carlo Ancelotti’s side ahead.

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