Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 9 Sept 2026
Haaland scores twice, accuses Porto defender of grabbing his bottom
City's striker claims a Porto defender grabbed his bottom during a fiery Champions League clash.


E. Haaland
player
Competition
Champions League
Score
Manchester City 2-0 Porto
Scorer(s)
Erling Haaland (2)
Venue
Estadio do Dragao
What happened. Erling Haaland scored both goals in Manchester City's Champions League victory over Porto, then accused defender Pablo Rosario of grabbing his bottom during a tussle.
- Haaland and Rosario were both booked for their clash.
- There was also a confrontation in the tunnel at half-time.
- Haaland said he was keen on a hat-trick and Rosario tried to stop him.
“You’ll be seeing a picture where he’s grabbing my bottom... it’ll be interesting to see that picture.”
— Erling Haaland
Haaland's brace makes him City's joint all-time top scorer in the Champions League.
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