Manchester United mark Champions League return with rout of Sabah
Michael Carrick's side secured a comfortable victory in their Champions League opener, scoring four times against the tournament debutants.
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Manchester United made a dominant return to the Champions League with a 4-0 victory over Azerbaijani side Sabah in their opening group stage fixture. The hosts controlled the proceedings from the start, effectively deciding the game before the half-time whistle.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 27th minute, tapping in a cross from Patrick Dorgu. The lead was extended just before the interval through Bruno Fernandes, who finished a clinical move orchestrated by Youri Tielemans. Deep in first-half stoppage time, Benjamin Šeško added a third after rounding the goalkeeper following a pass from Bryan Mbeumo.
Lisandro Martínez completed the scoring in the 71st minute, pouncing on a loose ball following a set-piece. This match marked United’s first appearance in Europe’s premier club competition since the 2023/24 season, while for Sabah, the fixture served as their historic debut in the tournament.