Manchester United vs Sabah Baku Highlights & Replay

A continental clash at Old Trafford

On September 10, 2026, the stage was set for a highly anticipated showdown in the UEFA Champions League, as Manchester United welcomed Sabah FK to a packed stadium. With 73,685 fans in attendance, the atmosphere was electric, marking the beginning of a tactical battle where every transition and individual duel held immense significance for both sides.

Establishing dominance

Manchester United started with intensity, dictating the flow of the match from the opening whistle. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 27th minute, when Matheus Cunha fired home a right-footed strike following an assist from Patrick Dorgu. The home side carried this momentum into the latter stages of the first half, as Bruno Fernandes added a second goal in the 42nd minute. Just before the break, Benjamin Sesko capitalized on a pass from Bryan Mbeumo to extend the lead to three, leaving the visitors reeling.

Seeing out the victory

In the second half, the hosts looked to maintain control while rotating their squad, bringing on players like Mason Mount and Andrey Santos. Lisandro Martinez effectively put the game out of reach in the 68th minute, finding the net with a clinical right-footed finish. Despite a late surge from Sabah FK, which saw Patrick Mbina hit the crossbar in injury time, the Manchester United defense held firm to ensure a deserved and comfortable victory in front of their home supporters.