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FC Porto Hosts Manchester City at the Dragão

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo28 August 2026 at 11:37

FC Porto will host Manchester City at the Estádio do Dragão, in a league phase match of the Champions League. The draw for the European competition paired the two teams for this round.

The match is scheduled for September 8, with kickoff at 20:00. The Porto side will thus face the English club in the first leg of this stage of the Champions League.

The Champions League draw defined FC Porto's opponents in this group stage of the competition, placing the dragons up against the mighty Manchester City. This is the first time the two teams meet in this edition of the tournament.

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