Erling Haaland scores two goals in City win against FC Porto
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Manchester City began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over FC Porto. Erling Haaland provided both goals in the match, scoring after halftime and adding a second in stoppage time. The performance allowed Haaland to reach 167 total goals for the club, moving him to third on the all-time scoring list. He also equaled Sergio Aguero’s tally of 35 Champions League goals for Manchester City. New signing Enzo Fernández provided the assist for the opening goal and expressed his intent to continue connecting with Haaland in future matches. Fernández also noted his gratitude toward manager Enzo Maresca for facilitating his transfer to the club.
- •Manchester City defeated FC Porto 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League.
- •Erling Haaland scored two goals to reach 167 total goals for the club.
- •Haaland matched Sergio Aguero's record of 35 Champions League goals for City.
- •Enzo Fernández recorded an assist in his debut for the club.
- •Enzo Maresca is the current Manchester City manager.
- 11:40 PMESPN Soccer — 'Animal' Haaland equals Agüero's City UCL mark
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fernández: 'Haaland is a beast!'
"Enzo Fernández cannot wait to continue linking up with Erling Haaland after the striker's brace inspired City to a 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory over FC Porto. Match Report Haaland brace gets Cit...
"Enzo Fernández described Erling Haaland as an "animal" after the new Manchester City midfielder's teammate scored twice on the opening night of the Champions League.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 8, 2026, 11:40 PM'Animal' Haaland equals Agüero's City UCL mark
Enzo Fernández described Erling Haaland as an "animal" after the new Manchester City midfielder's teammate scored twice on the opening night of the Champions League.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:40 PMFernández: 'Haaland is a beast!'
Enzo Fernández cannot wait to continue linking up with Erling Haaland after the striker's brace inspired City to a 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory over FC Porto. Match Report Haaland brace gets Cit...
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