Porto 0-2 Man City: Erling Haaland's brace proves decisive in feisty Champions League clash - as it happened

Manchester City get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign under way against FC Porto - follow all the action live with ESPN.

Erling Haaland at the double as Manchester City beat Porto but should Marc Guehi have seen red?

City’s control of possession and territory throughout the first half largely pacified Porto, but intensity simmered below the surface. Relentless right winger William Gomes pressed Josko Gvardiol hard whenever he received the ball, a recurring battle that eventually drew a card for the City defender and led to a flare up in the tunnel at half time.

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Erling Haaland was the Manchester City hero again in their Champions League victory over FC Porto, with the Norwegian striker notching both goals at the Estadio do Dragao
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Maresca delighted with complete performance at Porto

Enzo Maresca says he was delighted that his players were able to show their personality as City kicked off our 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 at FC Porto.
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Porto 0-2 Man City - the fans' verdict

We asked for your views after Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Primeira Liga side Porto. Here are some of your comments: Paul: We were brilliant. Porto rarely concede goals or lose at home and we controlled the game for the most part.