Despite the intense rivalry on the pitch, Haaland was quick to recognize the quality of his former teammate in a match that could prove crucial in the Premier League title race.
Erling Haaland praises Dominik Szoboszlai for his free kick
After the final whistle of the pulsating encounter, Haaland shared a message on Snapchat that quickly went viral.
The Norwegian striker uploaded a photo of Liverpool’s free-kick during the match, with a seven-word message for Szoboszlai.
Haaland captioned the image with a playful seven-word message: “Domi what a goal, smile a little.”
The comment was a direct reference to Szoboszlai’s spectacular strike that opened the scoring, and to the Liverpool midfielder’s chaotic red card in the end.
Haaland and Szoboszlai have been good friends at RB Salzburg for years
The message shows a bond between the two players that predates their time in England.
Haaland and Szoboszlai were close friends during their time at RB Salzburg, where they formed a deadly partnership that terrorized the Austrian Bundesliga and showcased their talents to the world in the Champions League.
The close friendship was also on display during the match when the Hungarian midfielder tried to get into Haaland’s head as he stood up to take the winning penalty.
Haaland later revealed what he told Szoboszlai during the friendly chat. He said, ‘This is the first time I don’t want to talk to you.
Maybe next time? pic.twitter.com/MWydTqdEBq
— Manchester City USA (@ManCityUS) February 8, 2026
Their friendship has remained intact despite playing for the two biggest rivals in English football.
Although they are fierce competitors for 90 minutes, their mutual respect is well documented, with both players often praising each other’s development since leaving Austria.
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