Haaland Braces, Midfield Promise | MLS News

Haaland delivered a brace in stoppage time to seal a gritty 2-0 win for Manchester City against Porto, despite a shaky first half where the keeper denied multiple chances. Manager Maresca wasn’t thrilled with the overall performance, but a win is a win — and it’s a strong start to their Champions League campaign. The real story? The midfield. Teen sensation Bouaddi dazzled with near-perfect passing and composure under pressure, while Fernández energized the game and even assisted a goal. Though still developing, the new midfield duo looked like the strongest part of the team, backed by a solid defense that limited Porto’s clear-cut opportunities. Haaland, as always, was the difference-maker — even if he missed some early chances. A hard-fought, winning start in Europe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3992b0be94258214