Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Five key takeaways from UEFA Champions League match
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The Red Devils returned to the Champions League with a dominant display.
Manchester United defeated competition newcomers Sabah FK 4-0 at Old Trafford to start their 2026–27 UEFA Champions League campaign. In the 27th minute, Matheus Cunha scored the first goal with a precise finish. In the 42nd minute, Bruno Fernandes extended the lead.
Just before halftime, Benjamin Šeško scored a third goal to give United complete control at 3-0. Lisandro Martínez secured the 4-0 score with a goal in the 68th minute to top off the outstanding performance.
Five key takeaways from the UEFA Champions League match
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5. Kobbie Mainoo put in a dominant performance
During Manchester United F.C.’s UEFA Champions League league-phase victory over Sabah FK of Azerbaijan at Old Trafford, Kobbie Mainoo gave a calm, commanding performance in midfield. Under Michael Carrick, Mainoo played in a central double pivot, controlling the first half’s tempo. All with remarkable control before being replaced in the 64th minute to limit his playing time.
4. Youri Tielemans’ masterclass display against Sabah
In the first half of Manchester United’s 4-0 triumph over Sabah FK on the first matchday of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford, Youri Tielemans had an exceptionally quick, masterful performance.
3. Bruno Fernandes has now registered more G/A than any other midfielder since his debut in European competition
In Manchester United’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Azerbaijani side Sabah FK, Bruno Fernandes scored in the 42nd minute to increase the advantage. In doing so, Fernandes has now recorded more goals and assists than any other midfielder in major European competition since his debut in January 2020.
2. Sabah suffer embarrassing defeat
Sabah FK lost 4-0 to Manchester United F.C. at Old Trafford in their historic UEFA Champions League official debut. The Champions League debutants, led by Valdas Dambrauskas, were outmatched by a polished Manchester United squad.
The Red Devils led 3-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Benjamin Šeško. The second half saw one goal further goal; that one came from Lisandro Martínez.
1. Manchester United open Champions League campaign with a dominant performance
Manchester United trounced newcomers Sabah FK 4-0 at Old Trafford to kick off their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign. Matheus Cunha scored his first goal in the 27th minute with a crisp finish. Just before halftime, in the 42nd minute. Bruno Fernandes increased the advantage.
While, Benjamin Šeško scored a third goal, giving United a commanding 3-0 lead. Lisandro Martínez scored to make it a 4-0 victory in the 68th minute, capping an impressive effort.
Who won the game?
Manchester United won the game 4-0.
Who scored the goals for United?
Fernandes, Martinez, Cunha and Sesko.
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