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Erling Haaland scores for Manchester City against Porto in Champions League

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Erling Haaland scores for Manchester City against Porto in Champions League
Summary

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scored in the 47th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead over Porto in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. The goal came from a close-range header following a cross from teammate Enzo Fernandez. Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa successfully denied multiple scoring attempts by Haaland during the scoreless first half. This goal marks Haaland's 58th in 59 career Champions League appearances. The match is currently in progress at Porto, Portugal, as both teams begin their campaigns in the European tournament. Haaland arrived at this fixture with three goals in three Premier League appearances this season.

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Status Watch
  • •Erling Haaland scored the opening goal in the 47th minute.
  • •Manchester City leads Porto 1-0 in the Champions League match.
  • •Enzo Fernandez provided the assist for the goal.
  • •Diogo Costa prevented several attempts by Haaland during the first half.
  • •Haaland has recorded 58 goals in 59 Champions League appearances.
Latest Updates
  • 9:00 PMBBC Sport — Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City secure win at Porto
  • 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland’s record-breaking night
  • 10:10 PMESPN Soccer — Haaland gives Man City win in fiery clash at Porto
  • 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Porto 0-2 Manchester City: Haaland double gives Maresca winning Champions League start
  • 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — 🤖Haaland's new record: the Robot makes Champions League history
  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland brace gets City off to a winning UCL start
  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland double secures win over Porto as Man City continue strong start to season
  • 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
What they're saying
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Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto.This time, though, they got the second goal to kill Porto off as Haaland slotted in Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross for his 59th Champions League goal in 59 games in the competition. kca/iwd

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Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa kept on denying Erling Haaland in the first half. Two minutes into the second half, though, Haaland headed in off the post for his 58th goal in 59 Champions League matches. The goal put Manchester City ahead 1-0 on Tuesday as the European competition opened.

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Manchester City can always count on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker once again delivered when City needed him, scoring twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 win over FC Porto and make the per...

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