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Manchester United Take the Lead in Champions League
Sabah make their Champions League debut after three qualifying rounds and a playoff win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva, while Manchester United return after two years away.
- On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford for their UEFA Champions League league phase opener, marking the Red Devils' return to Europe's top table after a two-year absence.
- Azerbaijan club Sabah secured their Champions League debut after navigating four qualifying rounds and a playoff against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. This marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick named a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Benjamin Sesko, while the hosts remain without injured players Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, and Amad Diallo.
- Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas, once of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" fame, becomes the first Lithuanian to coach in the Champions League. Carrick noted Sesko is now "close" to making the starting lineup.
- With a Premier League derby against Manchester City this weekend, Manchester United aim to improve on their recent form, having secured four points from their opening three league games this season.
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Manchester United vs Sabah Result: Champions League Live Score, Updates
Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday, September 10, in the opening round of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase. United return to Europe’s premier club competition for the first time in three seasons, while Sabah are making their tournament proper debut.Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. GMT. Follow live updates […]
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