Porto 0–2 Manchester City
Erling Haaland scored twice (47', 90+1') as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão in the UEFA Champions League, League Phase · Matchday 1, on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 20:00 UK · Estádio do Dragão · Win
Erling Haaland struck both goals as Manchester City opened their Champions League league phase with a 2-0 win at Porto, with his opener helped by heading practice with his father, Alf Inge. The night at the Estádio do Dragão turned ill-tempered late on, with Haaland alleging Porto’s Pablo Rosario grabbed his backside in the 92nd minute as the pair grappled in stoppage time.
Both goals on a stormy night at the Dragão to open the Champions League campaign. "I was really keen on a hat-trick," he told TV2 afterwards.
Haaland against Porto
2 goals in 1 game (2.0 a game) · City W1 D0 L0 · 1 brace
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How it was reported
Haaland vs Mbappé: Who can catch Ronaldo’s UCL record?
After two goals against Porto, Haaland reached 59 Champions League goals in 59 games. He and Mbappé look like the best bets to chase Ronaldo’s record of 140.
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Wind up Haaland and he bites back — like Shaq did 🔥
Defenders foul him and try to get in his head because he’s so hard to stop. After scoring twice, Haaland said one guy was desperate to stop his hat-trick.
Read it on The New York Times
Haaland: Porto player grabbed my bum after my second goal
After Haaland’s second, things got heated. He says Rosario grabbed his backside during the clash in City’s Champions League win—more details inside.
Read it on The Independent
Haaland: Porto’s Rosario grabbed my bum in City’s 2-0 win 😅
Haaland says Rosario “grabbed my bottom” in the 2-0 win at Porto. He also said heading practice with his dad helped him score first—get the full story.
Read it on The Guardian
Haaland says Porto’s Rosario grabbed his backside in City win
It got spicy in Porto. Haaland claims Rosario grabbed his bum during City’s Champions League win—here’s what happened next.
Read it on ESPN