According to ESPN Soccer, Haaland's two second-half goals took his tally in the competition to 59 goals in 59 matches, putting him level with Sergio Agüero as City's leading scorer in Europe's top competition, with 36 goals. Fernández described Haaland as an "animal" and a "beast" after the new Manchester City midfielder's teammate scored twice on the opening night of the Champions League.
Haaland met a cross from Fernández to convert from close range for his first goal, while he used one touch of his right foot to redirect in a pass from Rayan Aït-Nouri in second-half stoppage time for his second. Porto became the 22nd different team that Haaland has scored against in the competition.