Manchester United and Bayern Munich open Champions League play on Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League concludes its first matchday on Thursday with several key fixtures across Europe. Manchester United hosts debutants Sabah at Old Trafford, seeking a result after a slow start in the Premier League. Bayern Munich welcomes Bodo/Glimt for a match against the established Norwegian club. Elsewhere, PSV faces Shakhtar Donetsk in a home fixture, while Roma travels to Turkey to meet Fenerbahce. Each of these contests marks the final set of games for the opening week of the league phase. Squad availability remains a factor, with Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, and Amad Diallo managing injuries for Manchester United, while PSV continues to operate without the injured Jerdy Schouten.
- •Manchester United faces Champions League debutants Sabah at Old Trafford.
- •Bodo/Glimt travels to Germany to challenge Bayern Munich.
- •PSV hosts Shakhtar Donetsk with Peter Bosz managing the squad.
- •Roma plays against Fenerbahce in a matchup between two sides returning to the competition.
- •Injury concerns affect Manchester United’s lineup for the home fixture.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 Predictions Including Bodo/Glimt vs Bayern Munich
"The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League concludes Matchday 1 on Thursday with Manchester United and Bayern Munich among the teams in action. We have previews and predictions for every match to finish out the week of European football. UEFA Champions League Thursday Predictions Shakhtar at PSV PSV have been a cut above the rest of Dutch …
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