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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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The Porto-Manchester City Champions League match ended in a scandal. Erling Haaland revealed that his opponent tried to stop him in a bizarre way: by grabbing his bottom.

·Budapest, Hungary
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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.

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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.

·Berlin, Germany
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