Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Sesko Soars as Man Utd Cruise Past Sabah
Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a commanding 4-0 win over debutants Sabah at Old Trafford.
Manchester United
team
Competition
Champions League
Score
4-0
Scorers
Sesko, Cunha, Fernandes, Martínez
Venue
Old Trafford
What happened. Manchester United returned to the Champions League after a two-year absence with a 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez were all on target in a dominant first-half performance.
- Sabah were making their Champions League debut after a remarkable rise in Azerbaijan.
- United needed a morale boost after dropping two points at Everton on Sunday.
- The win provides momentum ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday.
United will look to carry this momentum into Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
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