Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City defeats Porto
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday in their opening Champions League match of the season. Erling Haaland provided both goals for the visiting side, finding the net in the 47th minute and again during stoppage time. The win marks a successful start to the competition for manager Enzo Maresca, who previously managed Chelsea in the tournament. While City controlled the scoreline, the team struggled for consistency throughout the match and missed several early opportunities. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa kept Porto in the game during the first half with multiple saves, while City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma navigated a late defensive lapse. Manchester City will next face Manchester United in a domestic derby on Sunday, September 13.
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals in the 2-0 victory.
- •The match took place at the Estadio do Dragao on September 8.
- •This was the first Champions League game for Enzo Maresca as Manchester City manager.
- •Manchester City plays Manchester United on September 13.
- 9:33 PMBBC News — Champions League: Haaland double gives Man City routine win at Porto - reaction - BBC
- 9:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — Haaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto
"Enzo Maresca admitted a liking for the “boom-boom” of house music, then oversaw a gritty performance that ended with Manchester City enjoying the sweet notes of victory. They had lost six of their past nine away games in the competition and also lost the 2021 Champions League final at this venue, so to beat Porto and claim three points is a fillip for the manager’s nascent project. Continue reading...
"Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, follow live text updates and keep track of the latest scores and match stats from the opening night of the UEFA Champions League group phase.
"Erling Haaland's double earned Manchester City a 2-0 win at FC Porto - but it was another game where Enzo Maresca's side won but failed to convince.
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External links- BBC NewsSep 8, 2026, 9:33 PMChampions League: Haaland double gives Man City routine win at Porto - reaction - BBC
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, follow live text updates and keep track of the latest scores and match stats from the opening night of the UEFA Champions League group phase.
- The Guardian SportSep 8, 2026, 9:08 PMHaaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto
Enzo Maresca admitted a liking for the “boom-boom” of house music, then oversaw a gritty performance that ended with Manchester City enjoying the sweet notes of victory. They had lost six of their past nine away games in the competition and also lost the 2021 Champions League final at this venue, so to beat Porto and claim three points is a fillip for the manager’s nascent project. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Haaland scores twice in win over Porto but Man City fail to impress
Erling Haaland's double earned Manchester City a 2-0 win at FC Porto - but it was another game where Enzo Maresca's side won but failed to convince.
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