Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League opener
Erling Haaland scored twice to secure a 2-0 away win for Manchester City against Porto in their Champions League opener.
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Manchester City claimed a solid 2-0 victory against Porto in their opening match of the Champions League league phase. The contest at the Estadio do Dragao saw the visitors dominate possession, though they struggled to create clear-cut chances during a cagey first half.
The breakthrough came early in the second period when Erling Haaland connected with a cross from the wing to put City in front in the 47th minute. Porto looked to respond through several counter-attacks, but the Portuguese side failed to convert their opportunities.
As the match neared its conclusion, Haaland struck again in stoppage time to seal the result for Enzo Maresca's side.
Manchester City's victory in Portugal provides an ideal start to their European campaign under the competition's new format.