Manchester City kicked off their Champions League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Porto. The match, held at Porto's home ground, showcased the talents of City's star striker Erling Haaland, who netted both goals, marking a successful start for the English club in the 2026/27 Champions League season.

Despite facing challenges in establishing their gameplay, Manchester City created more clear-cut opportunities throughout the first half. However, Porto's goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, was in exceptional form, making several crucial saves against attempts from Haaland and fellow forward Cherki.

The breakthrough came in the 47th minute when Enzo Fernandez, a new addition to the City squad, provided a brilliant assist that allowed Haaland to head the ball into the net, breaking the deadlock. This moment shifted the momentum in favor of Manchester City, who dominated possession with 64% of the ball.

Porto attempted to rally and find an equalizer, but they struggled to penetrate City's defense. As the match neared its conclusion, Haaland struck again in the 90+1 minute, completing his brace and sealing the victory for Manchester City, thus extinguishing any hopes of a comeback from the Portuguese champions.

The final score was Porto 0, Manchester City 2. The match statistics highlighted City's dominance, with 20 shots on goal compared to Porto's 5, and City also earned more corner kicks, further illustrating their control of the game.

Starting lineups for both teams were as follows:

• Porto: D. Costa, A. Costa, Perez, Kiwior, Fernandes, Valera, Rosario, Veiga, Gomes, Silva, Pepe
• Manchester City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol, Bouaddi, Foden, Fernandez, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland

This victory sets a positive tone for Manchester City as they aim to advance in this prestigious tournament, showcasing their depth and talent on the European stage.