We are so back...published at 22:45 BST 8 September
Ahh, Champions League. It's good to have you back.
See you tomorrow for round two.
Summary
Haaland scores twice as Man City beat Porto on opening night of Champions League
Bouaddi impresses on first start for City - report and player ratings
Real Madrid edge to win over Inter through Mbappe and Valverde goals - Alexander-Arnold started in midfield
Aston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratings
First round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday
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We are so back...published at 22:45 BST 8 September
Postpublished at 22:43 BST 8 September
So, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, AEK Athens and Real Betis all get their Champions League campaigns off to a winning start.
Two more English sides take to the field tomorrow as Liverpool and Arsenal get their respective campaigns under way.
Haaland an 'animal' and a 'beast'published at 22:41 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Enzo fernandez, speaking after the match: “I’m so happy that they [Man City players] welcome me as soon as I walked through the door. They are not just brilliant players, it’s about the human beings that they are.
"They have all been so kind to me, and the fans as well have been absolutely brilliant welcoming me in what is a new step in my career. I’m so excited to get going.”
On his assist and growing connection with Erling Haaland: “Erling Haaland is an animal. He is a beast, so every time he is on the pitch, I’m going to look for him, and hopefully give him many more assists. It is not just about the player he is, he is also an amazing human being, and he has really welcomed me in and helped me.”
On reuniting with manager Enzo Meresca: “I’m so happy that Enzo Meresca did all he could to make this move happen. He knows me so well from our time at Chelsea, and I’m so grateful for everything that he has done for me and my family. I’m going to give 100% in every training session, in every match so I can repay him.”
'We deserved to win this game'published at 22:37 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to Amazon Prime: “I think we could've scored more goals, especially in the first half but overall I think we deserved to win the game. We created enough chances to win the game. We didn't concede a lot. It's normal to come here and concede some chances because it's normal, so overall happy with the performance.
"I think I am lucky because all the squad is good players, for a manager it is easy because you can give minutes to all of them, and tonight I think the guys that were inside were very good."
On Ayyoub Bouaddi's performance: "The good thing is that from Erling [Haaland], Ruben [Dias], Mateo [Kovacic] you expect how to manage this game but he was never in panic, Ayyoub Bouaddi. He was very good and I think the performance was unbelievable."
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I'm pleasantly surprised how the new City team are gelling. They are doing better than I expected but it's still very early doors.
David, Manchester
'Bouaddi a gem'published at 22:31 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Erling Haaland, speaking to Amazon Prime: “It was a difficult fight, man against man. They are a top team, honestly they are impressive.
"They play amazing football so well done to them, but with all the pressure [on us] we had to deliver on the biggest stage. That’s what we did today.
“I think honestly we controlled the first half. A bit uncomfortable when they came a bit high, but we created a lot of chances. I could of easily of had a lot more goals, but second half we scored and they pushed us for a good 25 minutes, but again we managed to hold through and then finish the game.
“I think these are the games that we have to win, and we have had a great start to the season. In the Champions League you have to win games because if not you suddenly get all the pressure and then you never know what’s going to happen."
On 18-year-old Bouaddi making his debut: “I think he played a very good game. Last couple of weeks in training, I told the chairman that he has been amazing, so I think we have a gem here. But to be honest, I think he should of played me through in the second half when I was all alone. I was a bit angry, so I will tell him right now, he played a good game, except that pass."
On the pressure playing for Man City: “We have to demand a lot from each other, and we have to win games. At Man City you have to win games and you have to win trophies."
On if Meresca will be pleased: “I hope so. We win away with a difficult game. Look at this atmosphere it was unreal at times. I hope he’s happy.”
'Haaland will break records like you wouldn't believe'published at 22:28 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveThey couldn't get near Erling Haaland. He looked like a different type of species. It was fabulous to see someone like that.
I thought his attitude was perfect from start to finish. He is special. If he stays fit, that's it, there's nothing else. If he stays fit he will break records like you wouldn't believe.
I liked his attitude that he didn't just take it easy when the game was won.
Postpublished at 22:25 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
That second Erling Haaland goal takes his tally in the Champions League to 36 goals for Manchester City, drawing him level with Sergio Aguero.
Image source, Getty ImagesMbappe moves up all-time scorers listpublished at 22:23 BST 8 September
FT: Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
It was a historic night for Kylian Mbappe as his goal took him joint-fifth on the list of all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers with 71 goals in 99 games.
Only Karim Benzema (90), Robert Lewandowski (109), Lionel Messi (129) and Cristiano Ronaldo (140) have scored more.
Three-time Real Madrid Champions League winner Raul scored 71 times in 142 appearances.
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This Real Madrid side will not compete with Barcelona or even Bayern. There's still a gulf that Mbappe's goals will not fill, unfortunately.
Kenneth, Glasgow
Postpublished at 22:19 BST 8 September
FT: Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
Real Madrid have scored in their last 11 games in the Champions League, their longest run of games with a goal in the competition since a run of 14 games from 20 September 2023 to 17 September 2024.
Postpublished at 22:16 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Four wins from four in all comps for City's new man.
Image source, Getty Images'Bouaddi is brilliant'published at 22:13 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveBouaddi is an absolute no-brainer. He's brilliant. You get him at that age and you don't think he might work, he is a class act.
He tired in the second half but before that he just looked as if he was playing a different game from everyone else because he developed so much time for himself.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 22:10 BST 8 September
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Porto have done nothing but roll around all game and commit cynical fouls. Don’t deserve anything from this game to be honest.
Gabe, London
Postpublished at 22:06 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
For all Porto's efforts, particularly in the second half, Gianluigi Donnarumma did not have a single save to make throughout that match.
The Portuguese side failed to attempt a shot on target for the first time in a Champions League game since facing Juventus in February 2017.
City were sloppy at times, yes. But it's a big away win for Enzo Maresca's men to kick off their 2026-27 European campaign.
'City could've won by five or six'published at 22:02 BST 8 September
FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveApart from a tense 10/15 minute spell when they were 1-0 up Man City were by some distance the better side. They had so many chances. Had this ended five or six you wouldn't raise an eyebrow.
They are so dangerous going forward and the big thing for Man City fans is they can be much better than this.
Postpublished at 21:59 BST 8 September
FT: Lille 2-3 Real Betis, Bortussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal
A couple of Champions League scorchers to get us off to a good start.
Real Betis came from behind against 10-man Lille to take the opening game three points, while Villarreal scored late to push Dortmund all the way.
Start as we mean to go on.
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FT: Porto 0-2 Man City
Erling Haaland is still remonstrating with the referee after the full-time whistle.
He doesn't feel he should have gone into the official's book, despite retaliating to Pablo Rosario's poor challenge.
Postpublished at 21:57 BST 8 September
FT: Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Santiago BernabeuTrent, Jude and John Stones are all catching up in the circle. They look very pleased to see each other.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:56 BST 8 September
Porto 0-2 Man City
A first Champions League win for Enzo Maresca as Manchester City boss as Erling Haaland's double gets the job done.
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UEFA Champions League Scores & Fixtures
Tuesday 8th September
UEFA Champions League Table
On Tuesday 8th September
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Manchester City, Position 1, Points 3
- Porto, Position 36, Points 0
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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6 AEK Athens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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11 Bodø / Glimt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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12 Como | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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13 Fenerbahçe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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14 Feyenoord | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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15 Galatasaray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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16 Lens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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20 PSV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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24 Sabah FK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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25 Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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26 Slavia Prague | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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27 Slovan Bratislava | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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28 Sporting CP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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29 Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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30 Viking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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32 Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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35 LASK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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36 Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Play-off
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Team Lineups
home team, Porto
Manager: Francesco Farioli
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Porto
away team, Manchester City
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Manchester City
home team, Porto
Manager: Francesco Farioli
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Manchester City
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Szymon Marciniak
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Pol van Boekel
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Tomasz Listkiewicz
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Adam Kupsik
- Fourth Official:
- Pawel Raczkowski
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Dennis Higler
Match momentum
Porto
Manchester City
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Manchester City |
2' | Manchester City |
3' | Manchester City |
4' | Manchester City |
5' | Manchester City |
6' | Manchester City |
7' | Manchester City |
8' | Porto |
9' | Porto |
10' | Manchester City |
11' | Manchester City |
12' | Manchester City |
13' | Manchester City |
14' | Manchester City |
15' | Manchester City |
16' | Manchester City |
17' | Manchester City |
18' | Porto |
19' | Manchester City |
20' | Manchester City |
21' | Manchester City |
22' | Manchester City |
23' | Manchester City |
24' | Manchester City |
25' | Porto |
26' | Porto |
27' | Manchester City |
28' | Manchester City |
29' | Manchester City |
30' | Manchester City |
31' | Manchester City |
32' | Manchester City |
33' | Manchester City |
34' | Manchester City |
35' | Manchester City |
36' | Porto |
37' | Porto |
38' | Manchester City |
39' | Manchester City |
40' | Porto |
41' | Manchester City |
42' | Manchester City |
43' | Manchester City |
44' | Manchester City |
45' | Manchester City |
45'+1 | Manchester City |
45'+2 | Manchester City |
45'+3 | Porto |
Half time 45'+4 | Porto |
46' | Manchester City |
47' | Manchester CityGoal |
48' | Manchester City |
49' | Porto |
50' | Porto |
51' | Manchester City |
52' | Manchester City |
53' | Porto |
54' | Porto |
55' | Porto |
56' | Porto |
57' | Porto |
58' | Manchester City |
59' | Porto |
60' | Porto |
61' | Porto |
62' | Porto |
63' | Porto |
64' | Porto |
65' | Porto |
66' | Porto |
67' | Porto |
68' | Porto |
69' | Manchester City |
70' | Manchester City |
71' | Manchester City |
72' | Manchester City |
73' | Manchester City |
74' | Porto |
75' | Porto |
76' | Porto |
77' | Manchester City |
78' | Manchester City |
79' | Manchester City |
80' | Manchester City |
81' | Porto |
82' | Manchester City |
83' | Manchester City |
84' | Porto |
85' | Manchester City |
86' | Manchester City |
87' | Manchester City |
88' | Manchester City |
89' | Manchester City |
90' | Manchester City |
90'+1 | Manchester CityGoal |
90'+2 | Manchester City |
90'+3 | Manchester City |
90'+4 | Manchester City |
90'+5 | Manchester City |
Full time 90'+6 | Manchester City |
Match Stats
Key, Porto v Man CityBasic Stats
Overall possession
Porto 35.7%Manchester City 64.3%
xG
Porto 0.2169Manchester City 2.3087Shots
Porto 5Manchester City 20Shots on target
Porto 0Manchester City 10Total touches inside the opposition box
Porto 8Manchester City 29Goalkeeper saves
Porto 8Manchester City 0Aerial duels won
Porto 12Manchester City 12Fouls committed
Porto 10Manchester City 17Corners
Porto 2Manchester City 5In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Porto 5Manchester City 20Shots on target
Porto 0Manchester City 10Shots off target
Porto 4Manchester City 6Attempts out of box
Porto 2Manchester City 7Total offsides
Porto 7Manchester City 1Expected
xG
Porto 0.2169Manchester City 2.3087xG from open play
Porto 0.202Manchester City 2.0296xG from set play
Porto 0.0149Manchester City 0.279xA
Porto 0.20008Manchester City 2.35404Distribution
Total passes
Porto 353Manchester City 635Pass accuracy %
Porto 80.7Manchester City 92.8Backward passes
Porto 64Manchester City 94Forward passes
Porto 146Manchester City 167Total long balls
Porto 47Manchester City 33Successful final third passes
Porto 39Manchester City 149Total crosses
Porto 6Manchester City 19Defence
Total tackles
Porto 19Manchester City 18Won tackle %
Porto 63.2Manchester City 44.4Fouls committed
Porto 10Manchester City 17Total yellow cards
Porto 1Manchester City 3Total clearances
Porto 17Manchester City 14Season so far
UEFA Champions League
Key, Porto v Man City
League position, Porto 35th, Manchester City 12thTotal points, Porto 0, Manchester City 6
Goals scored
Porto 2Manchester City 9Form guide
All competitions
Porto won
v Moreirense
2
1
Primeira Liga
Manchester City won
v Coventry City
1
0
Premier League
Porto won
v Académico de Viseu
0
3
Primeira Liga
Manchester City won
v Crystal Palace
1
4
Premier League
Porto won
v Arouca
2
0
Primeira Liga
Manchester City won
v Bournemouth
2
1
Premier League
Porto won
v Rio Ave
0
2
Primeira Liga
Manchester City lose
v Arsenal
3
0
Community Shield
Porto won
v Alverca
2
0
Primeira Liga
Manchester City won
v Atlético Madrid
3
1
Club Friendlies
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA Champions League
Porto 0 , Manchester City 0 on the 1st of December 2020
Porto
Manchester City
1st of December 2020
Manchester City 3 , Porto 1 on the 21st of October 2020
Manchester City
Porto
21st of October 2020
UEFA Europa League
Manchester City 4 , Porto 0 on the 22nd of February 2012
Manchester City
Porto
22nd of February 2012
Match Facts
Porto and Manchester City have faced each other on four occasions in Europe, with the Portuguese winless across each of them (D1 L3). Their only previous UEFA Champions League meeting at the Estádio Do Dragão did end 0-0, however, coming in the 2020-21 edition.
Porto have only won two of their last 16 games against English teams in major European competition (D4 L10), and have only scored nine goals across these 16 matches (0.56 per game).
Manchester City have won their opening game of a UEFA Champions League campaign in six of the last seven seasons (D1), last losing their opener in 2018-19 against Lyon (1-2).
Enzo Maresca will be just the fourth different manager to take charge of Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, following Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola. None of the previous three lost their first game (W2 D1), with the last two both winning by at least three goals (3-0 for Pellegrini, 4-0 for Guardiola).
Manchester City have lost nine of their last 17 UEFA Champions League games (W6 D2), having had a 26-game unbeaten run beforehand, between September 2022 and October 2024.
Manager Francesco Farioli is making his debut in the UEFA Champions League this season, becoming the 18th different manager to take charge of a match in the competition for FC Porto. The Italian guided Porto to the quarter final of the UEFA Europa League last season, winning seven of his 12 matches in the competition.
Erling Haaland has netted 34 UEFA Champions League goals in 39 appearances for Manchester City, only two shy of the record for City set by Sergio Agüero (36). Since 2022-23, only Kylian Mbappé (37) has more than Haaland’s 34 goals in the competition.
André Silva is back at FC Porto and could make his first appearance in the competition for the club since March 2017. During his first spell at the Dragões, he was involved in six goals in eight UEFA Champions League matches (4 goals, 2 assists), averaging a goal involvement every 101 minutes.
Of players with 300+ minutes played, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki was the only individual who averaged 2+ line-breaking passes into the box per 90 in the UEFA Champions League last season (2.3).
Across Rodri’s seven seasons at the club (2019-20 to 2025-26), Manchester City only lost six of the 52 UEFA Champions League matches he started for them (12%), compared to eight of the 25 games when he wasn’t in the starting XI (32%).
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