FC Porto hosts Manchester City tomorrow in the first matchday of the Champions League league phase. The match is scheduled for the Estádio do Dragão and marks the start of a new edition of the European competition with the new single-league format. The preview of the match was broadcast live and featured contributions from Farioli and goalkeeper Diogo Costa. The two members of the Porto club analysed the English team and shared their expectations for the confrontation. Manchester City, Porto's opponent in this opening Champions League fixture, are considered one of the main favourites for overall victory in the competition. The English team boasts players of great quality and experience at the highest European level. Diogo Costa, who is one of FC Porto's key figures, is expected to be a fundamental piece in the Portuguese team's defensive approach. The Porto side are looking to get off to a good start in this league phase, which has replaced the former group stage.

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Live: Farioli and Diogo Costa preview the match against Manchester City
Record7 September 2026 at 12:44



