Erling Haaland scores for Manchester City against Porto in Champions League
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
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.
- •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.
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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
"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.
"Erling Haaland scored two second-half goals to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win over Porto.The brilliant Norwegian headed home the first on 47 minutes and then bagged a second from close range in added ti...
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 8, 2026, 10:10 PMHaaland gives Man City win in fiery clash at Porto
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City returned to the field after a halftime tunnel bust-up to open their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win at Porto.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:50 PMPorto 0-2 Manchester City: Haaland double gives Maresca winning Champions League start
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto at the Estádio do Dragão.The Manchester City striker headed in Enzo Fernández’...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:41 PM🤖Haaland's new record: the Robot makes Champions League history
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland led Manchester City to a 0-2 victory over Porto at the Estádio do Dragão on the opening matchday of the Champions League. The forward scored a brilliant brace, headi...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:15 PMHaaland brace gets City off to a winning UCL start
Erling Haaland scored two second-half goals to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win over Porto.The brilliant Norwegian headed home the first on 47 minutes and then bagged a second from close range in added ti...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:15 PMHaaland double secures win over Porto as Man City continue strong start to season
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a victory over Porto at the Estadio do Dragao.The Norwegian continued his fine start to the season after scor...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:05 PMHaaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
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
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:00 PMHaaland nets double as Man City beat Porto
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City begin their Champions League campaign with victory against Porto.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:52 PMErling Haaland finally finds his way past Diogo Costa on Champions League opening night
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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