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Manchester United defeats Sabah FK in Champions League opening match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Manchester United defeats Sabah FK in Champions League opening match

Summary

Manchester United marked their return to the UEFA Champions League with a 4-0 victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Benjamin Sesko scored in the first half to secure a comfortable lead before halftime. Lisandro Martinez added a fourth goal in the second half to complete the scoring against the Azerbaijan champions. This result provides United with three points in the league phase of the competition following a 1,000-day absence from the tournament. Head coach Michael Carrick now turns his focus toward Sunday's Manchester derby as the team maintains momentum from this opening win.

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•Manchester United recorded a 4-0 victory against Sabah FK at Old Trafford.
•Goals were scored by Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez.
•The match marked Manchester United's first appearance in the Champions League in over 1,000 days.
•United prepares for a Manchester derby match scheduled for Sunday.
•Benjamin Sesko started the match and contributed a goal in his first appearance since May.

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Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez score as Manchester United end their 1,000-day Champions League exile with a victory
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