Man United stroll to victory over Azerbaijan's Sabah
- On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Bayern Munich defeated Bodo and Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena, with Jamal Musiala breaking the deadlock two minutes into the second half.
- Musiala returned to the starting lineup after a neurological condition caused him to collapse twice during pre-season, while The Norwegians held Bayern goalless through the first half despite their pedigree of beating Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan last season.
- England captain Harry Kane headed in his 55th Champions League goal, becoming the third fastest to that milestone behind Erling Haaland and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who each reached 55 goals in 49 and 70 matches respectively.
- Alphonso Davies fired in a third goal while Michael Olise scored twice to complete the rout, and defender Odin Bjortuft was sent off late as the visitors' resistance crumbled.
- Elsewhere, Como marked their Champions League debut by defeating Leipzig 4-1, while Lens secured a 3-2 victory over Slavia Prague and PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk at the Philips Stadion.
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The Munichers thus retained their good continental habits, since since the autumn of 2003 they have always won their opening match of a campaign in the European Cup: once in the UEFA Cup, ancestor of the Europa League, and now 23 times in the Champions League. Opposite the Norwegians of Bodoe/Glimt, surprising team of the season in the Champions League that had reached the 8th in the final by leaving inter Milan in dams, Vincent Kompany's men fo…
Manchester United start Champions League with crushing win over Sabah FK
Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe’s elite on Thursday.
FC Bayern makes a statement about the start into the royal class. The 5:0 against Bodö/Glimt is a victory with a longer start - and an emotional first goal.
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Manchester United ease to victory over Sabah on Champions League return
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