Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return
Manchester United defeated Champions League debutants Sabah 4-0 in their league phase opener. The victory was secured through goals from Cunha, Fernandes, Sesko, and Martinez, marking a successful return to the tournament.
Why it matters
The match signifies Manchester United's re-entry into elite European football and provides a positive start to their campaign.
Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, right, celebrates scoring the team's second goal against Sabah with Youri Tielemans [Darren Staples/AFP] By Kevin Hand Published On 10 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026 Manchester United returned to the Champions League in style with a 4-0 league phase win against competition debutants Sabah of Azerbaijan.
Three-time winners United were making their first appearance in Europe’s most elite club tournament in three seasons and stormed into a three-goal lead at the break in Thursday’s match thanks to goals by Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko.
The home side rounded off the victory in the second half through Lisandro Martinez, but it was not completely free of anxiety.
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