2026-2027 Champions League: Porto vs. Manchester City, Probable Lineups

Porto vs. Manchester City is a match in the first round of the Champions League group stage, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. The Dragons have won their first five matches in Portugal and head into this home game with high confidence; Maresca’s team has also won all its league matches and remains undefeated in the Premier League.

Farioli’s team lines up with a front three of Gomes, André Silva, and Pepê. In midfield, Varela calls the shots with Rosario and Gabri Veiga by his side.

Haaland leads the Manchester City attack, supported in the attacking midfield by Semenyo, Cherki, and Foden. Donnarumma is in goal, with Khusanov and Gvardiol on the wings; in midfield, Anderson partners with O’Reilly.

Porto vs. Manchester City: Probable Lineups
Porto (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Costa, Perez, Kiwior, Fernandes; Rosario, Varela, Gabri Veiga; Gomes, André Silva, Pepê. Head Coach: Farioli.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol; Anderson, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Cherki, Foden; Erling Haaland. Head Coach: Maresca.

City head coach Enzo Maresca highlighted Haaland’s growth during a press conference: “He’s a man now; he’s a dad. When he first arrived here, he wasn’t a father. Now his life has changed; his priorities have completely shifted because he’s become a father. I’m happy for him: he was already a world-class player and an exceptional young man. But now you can see that he’s the complete package—a family man who still scores goals. I’m very happy for him.”