- Manchester United made a triumphant return to the Champions League with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford.
- Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez secured United's biggest European win since 2020.
- Manager Michael Carrick took the opportunity to rotate his squad ahead of the Manchester derby, resting several key players and giving minutes to youngsters.
- Sabah, founded in 2017 and playing the biggest match in their history, created notable chances but were unable to break through the United defence.
- The win marked United's 300th match in the European Cup, with Carrick's side next facing a stiffer test away against Atletico Madrid.
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