FC Porto hosts Manchester City at the start of the Champions League league phase. The match marks the beginning of the new European competition for both teams.
The match takes place at the Estádio do Dragão, home of FC Porto. The dragons face one of the main contenders for the final victory in the competition.
This season marks the introduction of a new format in the Champions League, which replaced the traditional group stage with a league phase. Teams play more games against opponents of different levels.
Manchester City, coached by Pep Guardiola, starts as the favorite in the matchup, while FC Porto looks to surprise at home.
