Manchester United announced their return to the Champions League in style, thrashing Sabah FK 4-0 at Old Trafford on Thursday night to open their 2026/27 league phase campaign with a statement win.
It marked United's first appearance in Europe's premier club competition in three seasons, and manager Ruben Amorim's side made the occasion count in front of a buzzing home crowd. Captain Bruno Fernandes led the line alongside Benjamin Šeško up top, with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha providing width and creativity throughout.
United raced into a commanding lead in the first half and never let up, adding to their tally after the break as Sabah, playing in their first-ever Champions League proper fixture, struggled to contain the hosts' relentless pressure. Substitute Lisandro Martínez put the finishing touch on the rout in the 68th minute, reacting quickest inside the box to fire home from close range and make it 4-0.
Mason Mount also came off the bench to get involved in the second-half action, as Amorim rotated his squad late on with the result well beyond doubt. Sabah's players fought for pride until the final whistle but could find no way back into the contest.
The win gives United a perfect start to life back among Europes’s elite and sends an early signal of intent as they look to make a real push in this season’s competition.
