Haaland Doubles Settles Tempestuous Tie in Porto
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Erling Haaland scored twice to secure Manchester City a 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto at Estadio do Dragao, marking manager Enzo Maresca's successful European debut.
- Manager Enzo Maresca faces significant expectations following a record £460 million transfer window splash, making this opening victory crucial validation for his project succeeding Pep Guardiola.
- Haaland reached 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances, though Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa frustrated City early with several first-half saves that kept the match scoreless until the second half.
- Tensions boiled over late in the first half after a collision between Marc Guehi and Gabri Veiga, requiring security staff intervention as players headed to the dressing rooms at half-time.
- Manchester City now shifts focus to a derby against Manchester United on Sunday, September 13, where Haaland will again be counted upon to extend his scoring streak.
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MANCHESTER City won at Porto (2:0) in the first round of the Champions League. Erling Haaland scored the goals in the 47th and first minutes of stoppage time.
Erling Haaland shines in the Champions League with a double pack. But shortly before the end there is great excitement in the game against Porto.
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Erling Haaland has been tipped to smash through the 1,000-goal barrier and establish himself as the greatest goalscorer football has ever seen.Jamie Carragher made the remarkable prediction after the Manchester City striker delivered yet another ruthless Champions League display, scoring twice in his side’s 2-0 victory away to Porto.The brace carried Haaland to 167 goals in only 203 appearances since joining City from Borussia Dortmund, moving h…
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The Mexican striker played his first few minutes in Champions with FC Porto, who fell 0-2 against Manchester City with an Erling Haaland double.
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