Champions League
Manchester United debut in the Champions League with Bruno's dominance
On Thursday night, Manchester United hosted Sabah at Old Trafford and won 4-0 in the first group‑stage match of the Champions League, with Matheus Cunha scoring in the 27th minute and Bruno Fernandes extending the lead in the 42nd minute.
Goals that sealed the win
Benjamin Sesko scored the third goal, putting the score at 3‑0 still before half‑time, in the 45th minute. The Belgian forward reinforced the advantage before the break, consolidating the home side's dominance.
Lisandro Martínez closed the accounts in the 68th minute, completing the 4‑0 rout. The defender scored the final goal, sealing the match's final result.
Bruno Fernandes started, while Diogo Dalot and Rodrigo Fernandes remained on the bench. Michael Carrick's team kept the same lineup that had been used in the recent Premier League matches.
With the win, Manchester United adds three points and tops the group, while Sabah remains without points. The result places the English club among the leaders of the Champions League table.
The ball moved freely across both sides of the pitch, allowing quick exchanges and creating goal‑scoring opportunities. The physical and technical dominance of the players was evident throughout the 90 minutes.