Manchester City faces a tricky first test in its 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday as they head to the Estádio do Dragão to face Portuguese champions FC Porto.

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.

City's left-sided persistence eventually found the space that Porto's shape could not protect. The hosts defended with discipline for long stretches but offered nothing at the other end, and the result accurately represented the tactical imbalance.

Enzo Maresca has jumped to the defence of Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Italian goalkeeper endured a difficult night during Manchester City's Champions League victory over Porto. Despite the Premier League champions securing a 2-0 win,

There is an argument that European football will suit Ayyoub Bouaddi better than the Premier League while he settles into life at Manchester City, but that does not explain how an

The Man City star is averaging a goal per game in the UEFA Champions League and extended his scoring streak to three matches in a row.

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In Oliver Glasner, Forest have their fifth manager over the past 12 months in the dugout, and the German will be looking to repeat (and build on) his Crystal Palace heroics with Forest. Standing in his way today, though, are Daniel Farke and his impressive Leeds United, looking to continue their momentum from the backend of last season.