The Champions League anthem returned to Estádio do Dragão after two and a half years of absence. This was the first time the European competition returned to the Porto venue since March 2024.
FC Porto was the team responsible for bringing the competition back to the Porto stadium, hosting Manchester City for a Champions League match. The encounter marked the official return of European football's elite to the Dragão.
The two-and-a-half-year absence of the Champions League at FC Porto's stadium represented a significant period for the club and its supporters. The competition's return was hailed as an important moment for Portuguese football.
The match between FC Porto and Manchester City symbolized the reestablishment of the Portuguese club's presence in the most prestigious phase of European club football, after a prolonged period away from the competition.
