Manchester United delivered a statement performance in their Champions League return on Thursday, September 10, dismantling Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez capped off a dominant display that sets the tone for manager Michael Carrick’s European campaign.
The Red Devils struggled initially. Sabah showed ambition early, attempting to unsettle the hosts. But Cunha broke the deadlock in the 27th minute after Patrick Dorgu’s precise setup, and Fernandes doubled the advantage three minutes before halftime. Sesko added a third on the stroke of the interval, before Martinez completed the rout in the 68th minute.
Kobbie Mainoo’s midfield mastery stood out with a remarkable 98% passing accuracy and perfect completion rate on long balls. The English midfielder partnered effectively with Youri Tielemans, controlling the tempo throughout.
Can United sustain this momentum? The victory comes as two-time defending champions PSG reportedly face an uphill battle in their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. Barcelona and Arsenal are emerging as the teams to beat this season, according to early tournament assessments. RB Leipzig, meanwhile, endured a disappointing 4-1 loss to Como in their opening fixture despite offloading stars Yan Diomande and Lois Openda during the transfer window.
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