Manchester City kicks off their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a visit to Porto on Tuesday, 8 September, at the Estadio Do Dragao. The match is set to begin at 8 PM BST.

City enters this fixture having made a strong start to their Premier League title pursuit, including back-to-back victories against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. However, they faced a nervy win against promoted side Coventry in their last outing, prompting hopes for a more convincing performance against the Portuguese giants.

This season marks a significant change for City as they begin their European journey without Pep Guardiola for the first time in a decade. Enzo Maresca will lead the team in their fifth encounter with Porto.

Porto, meanwhile, has also enjoyed an unbeaten start to their domestic season and returns to Europe's elite competition after a two-year hiatus.

Key Details:

• Match Date: Tuesday, 8 September
• Kick-off Time: 8 PM BST
• Broadcast: Live on Amazon Prime

Team News:

• Manchester City:

  • Nico O’Reilly is likely to miss out due to a back injury sustained in the warm-up against Coventry.
  • Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with a calf issue.

• Porto:

  • Jan Bednarek is suspended.
  • Victor Froholdt is unavailable after suffering a concussion in their match against Moreirense.

Predicted Line-ups:

• Porto XI: D. Costa; A. Costa, Perez, Kiwior, Moura; Fofana, Rosario, Veiga; Gomes, Silva, Pepe

Fans eagerly await this showdown as both teams look to make their mark in the Champions League.