Manchester City vs FC Porto: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City will face FC Porto in their opening UEFA Champions League match of the 2026-27 season at the Estádio do Dragão tonight. The Portuguese champions, managed by Francesco Farioli, are a strong contender in the competition. Enzo Maresca's City have faced a tough set of fixtures and enter the game eager to start positively.

However, they will be wary of the strong defensive play and pressing style FC Porto has employed in their recent games. The Italian side, who clinched their first Primeira Liga title in four years last season, are known for their patient approach and ability to dominate possession. Manchester City will be without Nico O'Reilly and Jeremy Doku due to injury, but midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri could feature in the starting line-up.

For the attack, it is anticipated that Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, and Iliman Ndiaye will start, with Phil Foden potentially playing as the number ten.