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The usual wall didn't help FC Porto on their return to the sharks' lake

CNN Portugal8 September 2026 at 22:00

FC Porto suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League. The game marks the Portuguese club's return to the European competition, referred to in the article as the "sharks' lake."

The FC Porto team was unable to withstand the pressure from Manchester City's players. The article states that the level of difficulty increased considerably, confirming that the Champions League is indeed a more demanding competition than the others in which the dragões participate.

The headline of the chronicle suggests that Porto's usual defense, compared to a wall, was not enough to stop the English team. The result could have been even worse for the hosts.

Despite the defeat, the article makes clear that there is much work ahead for the Portuguese team. FC Porto needs to adapt to the pace and the demands that the Champions League imposes on its participants.

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