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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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Enzo Maresca admitted he already had the recipe for beating the Portuguese team after Man City silenced Porto 2-0, now Sporting CP on the way to be the next victim.
[OSEN=Reporter Jung Seung-woo] Despite persistent marking, Erling Haaland eventually found the net twice. Led by Haaland's finishing ability, Manchester City secured three points in a tough away match against Porto. Manchester City defeated FC Porto 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League League Phase 1, held at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal, on the 9th (Korean time).
The midfielder launched the center in the first of Haaland's two goals in 2-0 against Porto, as a visitor
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right12Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left
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- 39% of the sources lean Left
39% Left
L 39%
C 35%
R 26%
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