After three years away, Manchester United returns to the Champions League this Thursday evening. The Red Devils host Sabah FC at Old Trafford to kick off their European campaign, with the ambition of quickly reclaiming their place among the continent's top teams.
For this opening fixture, Michael Carrick lines up Benjamin Šeško up front, alongside Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the attacking third. United want to make the most of this home opener to grab all three points and start this new adventure on a positive note.
Sabah, a first-ever European story
Facing the Mancunians, Sabah represents a genuine European story. The Azerbaijani club, founded in 2017, is discovering the Champions League league phase for the first time after coming through four qualifying rounds.
On paper, Manchester United are the clear favourites. But this match should above all allow the English side to show they have returned to the standards required by the most prestigious European competition.
At Old Trafford, the objective is clear: a successful return and a first three points in the race for qualification.
🕘 Kick-off: 7:00 PM GMT
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