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.

The Cityzens were pushed hard by their Portuguese hosts in their league phase opener.

Manchester City begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign with a trip to Portugal where they take on FC Porto on Tuesday. Enzo Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's staff when City last won the trophy in the 2022-23 season, and the Italian will be aiming for a repeat, given City's round-of-16 exit to Real Madrid last season.

View the best images from Monday’s training session ahead of City's opening 2026/27 UEFA Champions League match away to FC Porto. Men's Team City travelling squad for FC Porto game confirmed Enzo

Manchester City were involved in a fiery clash with Porto as the sides prepare to meet again in the Champions League