Manchester United defeats Sabah in Champions League return at Old Trafford

Manchester United recorded a 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday to open their Champions League campaign. The match marked the club's first appearance in the competition since December 2023. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Benjamin Sesko provided first-half goals, with Lisandro Martinez adding a fourth to secure a clean sheet. Manager Michael Carrick expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting that the squad remains focused on continued improvement despite the successful result. The team now turns its attention to a Premier League derby match against Manchester City on Sunday. Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas noted his team’s effort throughout the 90 minutes but acknowledged room for improvement in their execution.

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