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Erling Haaland double secures Man City victory against Porto in the Champions League

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Yosua Arya
Erling Haaland double secures Man City victory against Porto in the Champions League
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Erling Haaland scored two goals to lead Manchester City to a comfortable Champions League victory over Porto. The win continues City's strong form, while Porto struggled to create significant offensive threats throughout the match.

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Manchester City's dominant start to the Champions League campaign reinforces their status as a top contender in European football.

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Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a convincing victory against Porto. The Norwegian striker took his European tally to 36 goals for the club as Enzo Maresca's side dominated at the Estadio do Dragao.

Haaland scored twice as City kicked off their Champions League campaign with a comfortable victory over Porto. The Norwegian striker built on his weekend winner against Coventry to deliver another decisive performance. He opened the scoring with a well-placed header before rolling home his second of the night. The brace takes his remarkable tally to 36 Champions League goals in just 40 appearances for City.

City dominated the match from the outset, carrying over their strong domestic form after three straight Premier League wins. Teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first senior start for the club in midfield.

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