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An amazing game against the champions of Portugal. We knew it was going to be a difficult fight. They’re a top team. Honestly, impressive, all of them. They play amazing football so well done to them. As all the pressure, we had to deliver on the biggest stage and we did that today.

We controlled the whole first half and created a lot of chances. I could have easily had a few more goals. Second half we scored and they pushed us for a good 25 minutes. We managed to hold through and we finished the game

I’m so happy, they welcomed me from the first minute when I walked into the door. Not just brilliant players but they’re amazing human beings and they’ve all been so kind to me. The fans have been absolutely brilliant and it is a new step in my career. I’m so excited to get going.

Haaland is an animal, a beast. Every time I'm on the pitch I will look for him. Hopefully I can give him more assists. Haaland is not just a great player but an amazing human being as well and he welcomed me here and has helped me.

There were five other games tonight in the Champions League:

AEK Athens 1-0 LASK

Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa

Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal 

Lille 2-3 Real Betis 

Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan

That's a huge, huge victory. We did all the hard work that was asked of us against a determined, well structured team in a difficult stadium and reaped the rewards with two goals of our own. It feels like the ultimate away performance in this competition.

The travelling Blues in the far corner of the Dragao absolutely loved it too, chanting about how much they love the players as they walk over to say thanks for the support. Rúben Dias, who was colossal at the back alongside Marc Guéhi, leads the celebrations.

Hard to pick out stars of the show of course in such a team performance but Enzo Fernández and history making Erling Haaland must be in with a shout for Man of the Match.

Possession: Porto 36%-64% City

Shots on target: Porto 0-10 City

Shots off target: Porto 4-6 City

Hit the woodwork: Porto 0-0 City

Corners: Porto 2-5 City

Offsides: Porto 7-1 City

Fouls: Porto 10-17 City

Yellow cards: Porto 2-3 City

It's all over. A great start from City as Erling Haaland gets both goals; perfect start as we become the first side to win in Porto in 2026.

Enzo Fernandez hits the free-kick just wide. Moments later, he tests Costa with a low shot. And just now he has another effort deflected over the bar.

Great work from Ait-Nouri down the left hand side. He nutmegs Fofana with a pass into Haaland who steers the ball into the bottom corner.