Manchester City defeats FC Porto in Champions League opening match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Manchester City opened its UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory against FC Porto. Erling Haaland scored both goals for the visitors during the match. The fixture took place under rainy conditions, marking the first Champions League appearance for Enzo Maresca as the team manager. Following the result, the Manchester City squad participated in a poolside recovery session to prepare for upcoming fixtures. The team is scheduled to return to Manchester to focus on an upcoming derby match this Sunday.
- •Manchester City recorded a 2-0 win over FC Porto.
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals in the match.
- •Enzo Maresca coached his first Champions League game for Manchester City.
- •The squad held a recovery session before returning for a Sunday derby.
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