Champions League: Man City 3-1 Porto - Citizens fight back to win at home

Manchester City launched their Champion League 2020-21 season with a crucial win over FC Porto on Wednesday 21 at the Etihad Stadium.

Sergio Aguero levelled for Manchester City from the penalty spot after FC Porto took the lead in the 14th minute. Photo: Manchester City

It is the Citizens' 10th attempt at winning the UEFA Champions League.

The Portuguese side stunned their hosts with an early lead in the 14th minute but the Citizens fought back to take all three points with a 3-1 win.

Man City 3-1 FC Porto - "the start we wanted" ⬇

FULL TIME | That's the start we wanted 🙌

🔵 3-1 ⚫️ #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/YX7cFAxRLW

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 21, 2020

Colombian forward Luis Diaz found the back of the net for Porto, however, didn't last long and after four minutes recently-returned Argentine striker Sergio Aguero levelled for Manchester City from the penalty spot.

Pep Guardiola's side went ahead to take the lead in the 65th minute through German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and 20-year old Spanish winger Ferran Torres sealed the victory for the Citizens in the 73rd minute.

Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola post-match comments - "good start for us" ⬇

PEP 💬 We didn’t conceded counter attacks or set pieces where they are so strong. We didn’t allow them to run, where they are dangerous. A good start for us.

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 21, 2020

The Dragons had more chances before the break, however, less of a threat to their hosts in the second half, which was when Man City took charge of the game.