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City opens Champions League campaign with victory at FC Porto

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

City opens Champions League campaign with victory at FC Porto
Summary

City defeated FC Porto 2-0 on September 8 to begin the 2026/27 Champions League group stage. Erling Haaland scored both goals for the visitors, including an injury-time strike to secure the win at the Estádio do Dragão. The result marked the first home defeat for FC Porto in 2026. City limited the hosts to zero shots on target throughout the 95-minute contest. Manager Enzo Maresca noted the team displayed strong personality while managing a physical match that included disputes over a collision between Marc Guéhi and Gabriel Veiga. The victory serves as the first European win for Maresca since taking charge of the squad.

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Status Watch
  • •City defeated FC Porto 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão.
  • •Erling Haaland scored both goals for City.
  • •FC Porto failed to record a single shot on target.
  • •Marc Guéhi was involved in a physical incident with Gabriel Veiga.
  • •This match represented the first European win for manager Enzo Maresca.
Latest Updates
  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — A major weapon for Manchester City wiped out FC Porto
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca got a complete team performance from his Manchester City side against FC Porto
  • 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca hails Man City improvement and defends Dias after beating Porto
  • 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca delighted with complete performance at Porto
What they're saying
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Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City are continuing to improve every game after making a winning start to their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Porto.Erling Haaland scored twice at ...

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Enzo Maresca says he was delighted that his players were able to show their personality as City kicked off our 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 at FC Porto.Erling Haaland got both the goal...

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Erling Haaland scored a second-half brace to lead Manchester City to a 2-0 win over FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão last night. Haaland endured a frustrating first half where Diogo Costa denied hi...

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