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(VIDEO) All Goals: Manchester City Open Their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Campaign with Victory at FC Porto
Erling Haaland was the standout performer in this match, as the Cityzens had to work hard against a physical FC Porto side and the outstanding goalkeeping of Diogo Costa, the “Dragons” goalkeeper.
Manchester City got off to a winning start in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League League Phase, defeating FC Porto 2-0 away from home at the Estádio do Dragão. The standout player of the night was Erling Haaland, who scored both goals to seal the victory.
The English side had to work hard against a well-organized Porto defense that managed to limit Haaland's influence for much of the first half. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was also instrumental, making several key saves to deny the Norwegian striker and keep the game level heading into halftime.
HAALAND BREAKS THROUGH PORTO'S DEFENSIVE WALL
Manchester City's persistence finally paid off early in the second half. Enzo Fernández recorded his first assist for the English club, delivering a precise cross that Haaland powered home with a header to open the scoring al 47 minute.
With the lead, FC Porto pushed forward in search of an equalizer and created a few chances, but efforts from William Gomes and Alan Varela failed to find the back of the net. Francesco Farioli made changes to his lineup, including bringing on Mexican striker Santiago Giménez in the 72nd minute, but the equalizer never came.
Just when the match appeared to be heading toward a narrow City victory, Haaland struck again. In the 91st minute, the striker received a pass from Rayan Aït-Nouri inside the box before firing a low shot into the net to complete his brace and secure a valuable away win.
With the result, Manchester City takes its first three points in the Champions League and builds momentum ahead of another demanding fixture. Porto, meanwhile, will have to bounce back when it travels to face Real Betis in its next European match.
MATCH LIVE BLOG
Welcome to the FC Porto vs. Manchester City Live Blog for Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League!
FC Porto Starting Lineup
Here is how the FC Porto lineup looked for the opening match of the Champions League League Phase.
Manchester City Starting Lineup
Here is how the Manchester City lineup looked for their European opener.
Kickoff at Estádio do Dragão!
The “Dragons” welcome the “Cityzens” as they look to make their mark once again in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams know what it takes to lift the famous Champions League trophy.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
13' — FC Porto creates the first chance
A crossed shot from inside the box by Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga from the left side follows a through ball, but Gianluigi Donnarumma makes the save. The “Dragons” are already making their presence felt.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
17' — Strong challenge from Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández, the Argentine midfielder and new Manchester City signing, comes in with a strong challenge on Pablo Rosario, the Dutch-Dominican midfielder of the “Dragons.”
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
20' — Manchester City creates its first chance
Erling Haaland gets his head on a cross from the left by Phil Foden, but Diogo Costa makes a spectacular save to deny the Norwegian striker.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
27' — Haaland shows his scoring instinct
Another header from Erling Haaland goes over Costa's goal. This time, Antoine Semenyo delivers the cross from the left flank, with the Norwegian meeting it with another powerful header.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
29' — Manchester City takes control
Phil Foden fires a shot toward goal as Manchester City begins to take control of the attack at the Estádio do Dragão. Diogo Costa makes a routine low save.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
32' — Diogo Costa comes up huge!
Manchester City produces a double effort involving Erling Haaland and Semenyo. On one of the attempts, Diogo Costa reacts brilliantly to make a memorable low save and keep Porto's goal intact.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
37' — Yellow card for Manchester City
Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol is booked for a strong challenge.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
41' — Tempers flare at the Dragão
Marc Guéhi catches Gabri Veiga with an elbow before pushing the Spanish midfielder, who goes down after the heavy collision. Veiga is left bleeding, sparking a brief confrontation between the players.
The match continues to be fiercely contested, with both sides battling hard for every ball.
Score: 1H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
Halftime
An intense first half comes to an end at the Estádio do Dragão, where the challenges have been physical and tempers have flared at several points.
Both teams have created opportunities, but Manchester City has come closest and applied more pressure. As a result, Diogo Costa has been the standout player for the hosts, making several important saves to keep FC Porto level.
Halftime score: FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
Second Half Underway!
FC Porto looks to counter the attacking threat of Manchester City, managed by Enzo Maresca, who will be frustrated that his side has not yet taken the lead. Porto coach Francesco Farioli also headed into halftime unhappy with the physical challenges from the English side.
Score: 2H — FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City
47' — GOAL! Manchester City, Erling Haaland!
Just as he had threatened with his earlier chances, Erling Haaland finally finds the breakthrough with a header from the heart of the box.
Enzo Fernández provides the assist, delivering a precise cross from the left for the Norwegian striker, who opens the scoring for the visitors. Haaland's header hits the post before finding the back of the net, beating Diogo Costa, who had been Porto's standout player in the first half.
Score: 2H — FC Porto 0-1 Manchester City
49' — Yellow card for Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma receives a yellow card after a strong challenge on André Silva. The goalkeeper catches the Porto player in the chest with his boot.
Was it worthy of a red card?
Score: 2H — FC Porto 0-1 Manchester City
85' — FC Porto survives!
Algerian defender Rayan Aït-Nouri fires a shot from outside the box that strikes the right post. Porto gets a huge break as Manchester City comes within inches of doubling its lead.
Score: 2H — FC Porto 0-1 Manchester City
90+1' — GOAL! Manchester City, Haaland scores again!
Rayan Aït-Nouri wins the ball and sends a pass down the left for Erling Haaland, who makes no mistake from inside the box, finishing into the back of the net to complete his brace.
Score: 2H — FC Porto 0-2 Manchester City
Full-Time
Manchester City defeats FC Porto 2-0 away from home in its opening match of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 League Phase.
Erling Haaland was the star of the night in attack, scoring both goals, while Enzo Fernández delivered a strong performance that included the assist for the opening goal.
In stoppage time, Fernández even came close to adding a third with a free kick.
Pablo Rosario was also booked, making him FC Porto's only player to receive a yellow card during the match.
For Manchester City, Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Joško Gvardiol were all cautioned.
Final Score: FC Porto 0-2 Manchester City
Thank you for joining us for this Live Blog of Manchester City's away victory over FC Porto in their opening match of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League League Phase!
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Erling Braut Haaland
Manchester City FC
João Paulo Santos da Costa
FC Porto
