Manchester United defeats Sabah in Champions League return at Old Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

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.
- •Manchester United won 4-0 against Sabah in the Champions League.
- •Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored for United.
- •The match was the first Champions League game held at Old Trafford since December 2023.
- •Manchester United plays Manchester City at home this Sunday.
- •The victory represents the first clean sheet of the season for the team.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd want to keep pushing – Carrick knows tougher tests lie ahead
"Michael Carrick enjoyed Manchester United's perfect Champions League return against Sabah but is "pushing for more" with tougher tests around the corner. Thursday night saw Old Trafford host a first match in European football's premier competition since December 2023 as the Red Devils faced a club that were only founded nine years ago.
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