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Man United, Bayern Cruise As Como Make Dream Champions League Start
Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško and Lisandro Martínez scored as Michael Carrick rested players ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby.
- On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Manchester United defeated Azerbaijan champions Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford, marking their return to the Champions League. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored the goals.
- Returning to the Champions League for the first time since 2023, United ended a 1,003-day winless streak in the competition. The victory provided essential momentum as they attempt to re-establish their standing among Europe's elite.
- Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo completed 81 passes in 64 minutes, the most by an Englishman in a Champions League match for United since Michael Carrick's 89 against Olympiakos in February 2014. Sabah striker Joy-Lance Mickels narrowly missed a header from less than five yards out while unmarked.
- Manager Michael Carrick withdrew key players Youri Tielemans, Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo before the 65th minute, prioritizing fitness ahead of Sunday's Manchester City match. The strategic rotation allowed United to rest important personnel while securing three points.
- United faces Atletico Madrid, Como, Roma, Sporting, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich, and Villarreal in their remaining league phase matches. The team aims to maintain momentum as they navigate the revamped Champions League format.
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The Brazilian Matheus Cunha (10) scored the first goal of Manchester United in the Champions League in almost three years, when the Reds were eliminated in the group stage, and yesterday on their return to the tournament they scored 4-0 to the Azerbaijani Sabah FC, which played the first match of its history in the European Grand Prix at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich ran 5-0 to the Norwegian Bodo/Glimt at the close of the day 1. Other r…
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Man United back with a bang as Como make stunning Champions League debut
Manchester United marked their long-awaited return to the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Sabah FC, while Como celebrated their European debut with a statement victory and Bayern Munich also opened their campaign in convincing fashion.
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