Erling Haaland scores twice as City defeats Porto in Champions League

Manchester City opened its Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory against Porto at the Estádio do Dragão on September 8, 2026. Erling Haaland scored both goals for the visitors, moving into third place on the club's all-time scoring list. The match marked the full debut of teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who played 75 minutes in an assured performance that drew praise from Haaland. Porto, which entered the match unbeaten at home this season, attempted to force an equalizer after trailing early but could not break through the City defense. The win continues Manchester City's perfect start to the current campaign, having secured victories in all four of its matches across all competitions. Haaland emphasized the importance of the result, noting the difficult atmosphere and the caliber of the Portuguese champions.

• 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland delivers verdict on Ayyoub Bouaddi after Man City's Champions League opener
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