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Haaland scores twice on return to send Dortmund top of Bundesliga

October 16, 2021 Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal with Jude Bellingham REUTERS

Borussia Dortmund top striker Erling Haaland scored twice on his return from injury with a second half penalty to help his team beat Mainz 05 3-1 on Saturday to go top of the Bundesliga table.

The Norwegian forward, who had been out since late September with a muscle injury, looked to be back at his very best and continued his sensational scoring run in the Bundesliga, having now netted 49 times in 49 league matches.

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