Enzo Fernández described Erling Haaland as an "animal" after the new Manchester City midfielder's teammate scored twice on the opening night of the Champions League.

Erling Haaland was impressed with the 'amazing' Ayyoub Bouaddi after the teenage Moroccan made his full City debut in the 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory away to Porto. Match Report Haaland brace

Follow live updates from around Europe on Champions League matchday one. The league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League gets underway across Europe today. Manchester City, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are among the sides in action, while Real Madrid host Inter.

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland has been named in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 26-year-old made 52 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 38 goals and contributing nine assists,

The Cityzens were pushed hard by their Portuguese hosts in their league phase opener.

Erling Haaland shared his latest viral social media post, showing him cutting his long blonde hair in favour of a buzz cut.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to Amazon Prime: "I think we could've scored more goals, especially in the first half, but overall I think we deserved to win the game. "We created enough chances to win the game.

Un repaso por todos los goles convertidos por Erling Haaland a lo largo de su carrera. The Sporting News Haaland adelantó a Manchester City en Champions League con asistencia de Enzo Fernández Haaland se estrenó con gol en la Champions League y ...