On the morning of September 11, 2026, Vietnam time, Manchester United delivered an impressive performance in their opening match of the 2026-2027 Champions League, defeating Sabah FK 4-0. The match, held at Old Trafford, marked a strong start for the Red Devils in the prestigious tournament.

Despite being viewed as the underdogs, Sabah FK entered the match with determination and managed to withstand the pressure from Manchester United for the first 25 minutes. However, a critical mistake by Kaheem Parris allowed United to regain possession, leading to the first goal. Patrick Dorgu set up Matheus Cunha, who finished from close range to put United ahead.

Sabah FK had a chance to equalize when Joy-Lance Mickels headed the ball wide from a promising position. Failing to capitalize on their opportunities, Sabah soon found themselves under intense pressure from United. Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead just before halftime, converting a precise back pass from Youri Tielemans. Three minutes later, Benjamin Sesko added a third goal, skillfully maneuvering past goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov to tap the ball into an empty net.

With a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break, Manchester United opted to slow down their pace in the second half, conserving energy for their upcoming Manchester derby. Despite this, they managed to score a fourth goal when Lisandro Martinez capitalized on a chaotic situation in the penalty area, sealing the match at 4-0.

This victory not only marks a perfect start for Manchester United in the Champions League but also sets a positive tone for the rest of their campaign. The results of other matches included PSV drawing 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk, Fenerbahce and Roma also finishing 1-1, Slavia Prague narrowly losing 2-3 to Lens, Como defeating RB Leipzig 4-1, and Bayern Munich dominating Glimt with a 5-0 victory.