Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Haaland double secures City win in Porto
Erling Haaland struck twice in the second half as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0.
Manchester City
team
Competition
Champions League
Score
Manchester City 2-0 Porto
Scorer(s)
Erling Haaland (2)
Venue
Porto
What happened. Erling Haaland scored at the start and end of the second half to give Manchester City a 2-0 win in Porto.
- City had lost six of their last nine away games in the competition.
- They also lost the 2021 Champions League final at this venue.
- Enzo Maresca oversaw a gritty performance despite tempers flaring.
This win provides a boost for Maresca's project as City aim for a strong Champions League campaign.
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