SharePorto welcome Manchester City to the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday evening as the league phase of the Champions League gets underway.By Ross KilvingtonEnzo Maresca eyeing European glory with Man CityEnzo Maresca has certainly enjoyed a wonderful start to the season in the Premier League, but thoughts now turn to Europe.While Pep Guardiola guided City to unparalleled domestic success throughout his ten-year reign, winning a staggering 17 major honours, success on the continent proved to be far more difficult to achieve.A solitary Champions League crown in ten attempts, given the riches at his disposal, was disappointing to say the least.The Premier League remains the bread and butter, but there is no doubt Maresca will be desperate to lead City to a second Champions League crown this season.Since winning this tournament in 2023, City have exited at the quarter-finals or before across the subsequent three campaigns. On each occasion, Real Madrid have been the side to knock them out.In order to achieve continental glory, the scar tissue from these defeats must be forgotten about. A win against Porto will be the perfect start.Porto make a return to the Champions LeaguePorto’s last appearance in the Champions League came during the 2023/24 campaign, eventually losing to Arsenal on penalties in the last 16.Under the stewardship of Francesco Farioli, Porto claimed their first Portuguese title in four years last season, thus sealing a spot back in Europe’s premier competition.It appears as though Porto aren’t looking to relinquish their grip on the domestic crown, opening up with five straight victories to sit two points clear of Sporting at the top of the table.Farioli, however, has never managed a side in the Champions League and an opening tie against Man City is about as daunting as it gets. A positive result against the 2023 winners could set up an excellent European campaign for Porto.Team newsMaresca will definitely be without the services of Jérémy Doku due to injury. Nico O’Reilly withdrew from the starting XI during the warm up against Coventry over the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will feature.Farioli will be missing Victor Froholdt for this clash against City, while defender Jan Bednarek is suspended.Other notable absentees include Oskar Pietuszewski, Samu Aghehowa, Vasco Sousa, Gabriel Mec and Zaidu Sanusi.PredictionPorto have enjoyed a six-match winning streak to begin the season, yet Farioli’s men have yet to be properly tested.This clash at home against City will be a great marker to see where Porto stand right now. Domestic glory is great, but the Italian will be measured by how well his team adapt to the rigors of Champions League football.Maresca has also enjoyed a flawless start to the league campaign, as City sit alongside Arsenal on nine points.City have won three and drawn one of their previous four encounters against the Portuguese giants. Expect this streak to extend on Tuesday evening: Porto 1-3 Manchester City.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.Porto welcome Manchester City to the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday evening as the league phase of the Champions League gets underway.By Ross KilvingtonEnzo Maresca eyeing European glory with Man CityEnzo Maresca has certainly enjoyed a wonderful start to the season in the Premier League, but thoughts now turn to Europe.While Pep Guardiola guided City to unparalleled domestic success throughout his ten-year reign, winning a staggering 17 major honours, success on the continent proved to be far more difficult to achieve.A solitary Champions League crown in ten attempts, given the riches at his disposal, was disappointing to say the least.The Premier League remains the bread and butter, but there is no doubt Maresca will be desperate to lead City to a second Champions League crown this season.Since winning this tournament in 2023, City have exited at the quarter-finals or before across the subsequent three campaigns. On each occasion, Real Madrid have been the side to knock them out.In order to achieve continental glory, the scar tissue from these defeats must be forgotten about. A win against Porto will be the perfect start.Porto make a return to the Champions LeaguePorto’s last appearance in the Champions League came during the 2023/24 campaign, eventually losing to Arsenal on penalties in the last 16.Under the stewardship of Francesco Farioli, Porto claimed their first Portuguese title in four years last season, thus sealing a spot back in Europe’s premier competition.It appears as though Porto aren’t looking to relinquish their grip on the domestic crown, opening up with five straight victories to sit two points clear of Sporting at the top of the table.Farioli, however, has never managed a side in the Champions League and an opening tie against Man City is about as daunting as it gets. A positive result against the 2023 winners could set up an excellent European campaign for Porto.Team newsMaresca will definitely be without the services of Jérémy Doku due to injury. Nico O’Reilly withdrew from the starting XI during the warm up against Coventry over the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will feature.Farioli will be missing Victor Froholdt for this clash against City, while defender Jan Bednarek is suspended.Other notable absentees include Oskar Pietuszewski, Samu Aghehowa, Vasco Sousa, Gabriel Mec and Zaidu Sanusi.PredictionPorto have enjoyed a six-match winning streak to begin the season, yet Farioli’s men have yet to be properly tested.This clash at home against City will be a great marker to see where Porto stand right now. Domestic glory is great, but the Italian will be measured by how well his team adapt to the rigors of Champions League football.Maresca has also enjoyed a flawless start to the league campaign, as City sit alongside Arsenal on nine points.City have won three and drawn one of their previous four encounters against the Portuguese giants. Expect this streak to extend on Tuesday evening: Porto 1-3 Manchester City.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.