Manchester United Triumphs Over Sabah in Champions League Return

Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 victory over Sabah on Thursday, September 11, 2026, at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored for the Red Devils, marking a memorable night in European football.

In the same week, Bayern Munich also achieved a convincing win, defeating Bodo/Glimt 5-0, with Ballon d'Or nominees Michael Olise scoring twice and Harry Kane adding another goal. Cesc Fabregas's Como made a compelling impression on their European debut.

After opening the scoring in the 27th minute with a goal from Cunha, who connected with Patrick Dorgu's cross, concerns about United's defensive stability arose. However, Joy-Lance Mickels' opportunity to level the game slipped by as he missed from a close range.

As the game progressed, Manchester United's dominance became evident. Youri Tielemans assisted Fernandes for the second goal, and soon after, Sesko broke away from Bryan Mbeumo's pass to expand the lead. Martinez capitalized on a deflection to score the fourth goal, which ensured that the team entered cruise control.

Michael Carrick, the United manager, enjoyed the luxury of introducing younger players Harry Amass and Shea Lacey as they made their Champions League debuts, prioritizing rest for the squad ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby. "I think the confidence boost is definitely big. It's important to recover well and focus on the derby," said Sesko after the match.

Elsewhere, Como experienced success with a 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig, thanks to goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, and Assane Diao, with Maximo Perrone sealing the win. Meanwhile, Tottenham's Kane scored in his eighth consecutive Champions League match, highlighting his exceptional form.

These matches saw a mix of thrilling action and significant performances from notable players who look to make an impact in this year's Champions League.