Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland's friendship is back after the Champions League clash! | OneFootball

The atmosphere is great between the Norwegian and the Belgian.

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After the two players' memorable face-to-face encounter in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium, which was a very emotional one for the Etihad fans who welcomed the Belgian star dramatically to his new team, the most beautiful moment was when he met his old friend Erling Haaland after the match.

A moment of pure camaraderie unfolded as Erling Haaland strode towards Kevin De Bruyne, wrapping him in a warm embrace. Their conversation was illuminated by broad smiles, painting a picture of a bond that transcends the pitch. The caption, "A special duo," perfectly encapsulated the connection evident between the two stars.

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The Champions League draw scripted a poignant homecoming for Kevin De Bruyne, marking his first return to the Etihad Stadium since his emotional farewell months earlier. However, the anticipated reunion was cut short after a mere 26 minutes. A tactical reshuffle was forced upon Napoli's manager Antonio Conte following the sending off of Giovanni Di Lorenzo, abruptly ending De Bruyne's night on the pitch of his former home.