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Manchester City get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign under way against FC Porto - follow all the action live with ESPN.
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.
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
Erling Haaland scored twice for Man City in their opening win of the Champions League, and it's clear they'd be in trouble without him.
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.
Michael Carrick faces pressure to deliver a dominant European return at Old Trafford before the Manchester Derby, with the Red Devils managing key injuries against Azerbaijani club Sabah.