Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City defeats Porto
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Porto in a Champions League match held at the Dragao. Erling Haaland provided both goals for the visitors, scoring early in the second half and adding a second in stoppage time. Manager Enzo Maresca directed the team in his first Champions League tie with the club during the ongoing post-Pep Guardiola era. While City maintained control through possession, the team faced defensive challenges during transition moments. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma kept a clean sheet despite facing pressure late in the game. The result follows a period of transition for the squad following the conclusion of the previous managerial tenure.
- •Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in a Champions League match.
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals for Manchester City.
- •Enzo Maresca recorded his first Champions League victory as Manchester City manager.
- •Gianluigi Donnarumma recorded a clean sheet for the visitors.
- •The match took place at the Dragao.
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"Erling Haaland scored twice, helping Enzo Maresca navigate a tense road test at Porto as the post-Pep Guardiola era continues to take shape.
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