Maresca's unbeaten City face Porto in Champions League opener at the Dragão

City opened their 2026/27 Champions League League Phase at Porto's Estádio do Dragão on 8 September, with Enzo Maresca unbeaten after three Premier League wins. Porto, Portuguese champions under Francesco Farioli, also held a 100% league record. City's historical edge is clear: four previous meetings, one draw, three City wins, nine goals scored to two.