Manchester United hosts Sabah in Champions League league phase opener

Manchester United welcomes Sabah to Old Trafford on Thursday for the opening match of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. This fixture marks the first time the Azerbaijani side has competed at this level, while Manchester United returns to the competition after a three-season absence. Michael Carrick manages a Manchester United squad currently sitting 11th in the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Everton. The home side faces injury concerns with Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, and Tom Heaton unavailable, while Marcus Rashford is pending assessment. Conversely, Sabah arrives at the stadium with a fully-fit squad for the European encounter. The match is scheduled for an evening kickoff in the UK, which corresponds to 3:00 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast.

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