Live Blog! Manchester United vs Sabah in the UEFA Champions League

Manchester United return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-season absence and host debutants Sabah at Old Trafford. Follow the goals, top plays and all the key moments from the match live.

The match is underway

The lineups

The UEFA Champions League features a historic matchup at Old Trafford as Manchester United host Sabah on Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 season. The game marks the Red Devils’ return to Europe’s premier club competition after spending the previous two campaigns away from the tournament.

It will also be a special night for the English side, as the match will be their 300th appearance in the history of what is now known as the Champions League, making them the first English club to reach that milestone. On the other side, Sabah enter completely unfamiliar territory as they make their debut in the competition after overcoming Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the qualifying rounds.

Manchester United Return to the Champions League at Old Trafford

The home side enter the match with several players capable of making the difference. Bruno Fernandes, one of the team’s key figures, will be crucial to their attacking creativity, while Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford and Benjamin Sesko are among the options to lead the attack.

In midfield, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans could be tasked with controlling the tempo of the match. At the back, players such as Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw provide experience as United look to prevent the visitors from finding opportunities on the counterattack.

Sabah Face a Historic Night

For Sabah, visiting Old Trafford in their first Champions League match represents one of the biggest moments in the club’s history. The Azerbaijani side arrive with the goal of competing against one of European soccer’s most recognizable clubs.

Among their potential starters are Pokatilov, Zedadka, Solvet, Dasdemirov, Puchacz, Rakhmonaliev, Lepinjica, Simic, Isayev, Nwachukwu and Mickels.

Follow Manchester United vs. Sabah Live

Manchester United and Sabah face each other on Thursday, September 10, 2026, on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League.

Match: Manchester United vs. Sabah
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Matchday: 1
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. Central Mexico Time
Venue: Old Trafford