Cunha opens scoring from Dorgu cross; Fernandes doubles lead from smart Tielemans pass & Sesko quickly adds third; Martinez smashes in from close range
Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodo/Glimt, Como 4-1 RB Leipzig, Slavia Prague 2-3 Lens
England's Archie Brown scores in Fenerbahce's 1-1 draw against Roma
FT: PSV 1-1 Shakhtar
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The Champions League takes a month-long break now (I know, boooo). It returns in the middle of October but of course we'll be back with the Premier League this weekend.
Still so much football to be played in the league phase but the Champions League table is starting to take shape...
FT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's nice to keep a clean sheet and obviously win the game. Some of the football we played was really good, dangerous on transition. I have to give them a lot of credit, they were difficult to play against. The result looks comfortable, it wasn't always like that. We just did a lot of good things tonight, which gave us a good result."
On midfielder Kobbie Mainoo: "He's a fantastic player, it's pretty obvious to see. He has a massive influence on our games. He is a real joy to have, he wants to improve, he wants to listen and it is great to see."
On the midfield connection: "We've got really good players. It's nice to get Mason [Mount] and Andrey [Santos]. There are some good connections and we have played some good football through the middle of the pitch.
"A lot of it is on wavelength and understanding of where each other wants the ball. Just understanding and developing is something we have done a bit more this season. We haven't had the perfect start but there are really good signs. It's always nice to win the first [Champions League game] one at home."
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
Como were absolutely brilliant tonight. Here's what the rest of their league phase fixtures look like:
Feyenoord (a), Man Utd (h), Lens (a), AEK Athens (h), Real Betis (a), PSG (h), Barcelona (a)
FT: Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
Absolutely, Josh.
Have a watch of these highlights from Como. Superb scenes.
Highlights: Champions League new boys Como win in dominant fashion
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Results for man utd and Bayern... But the night belongs to Como
Josh
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodo/Glimt
Harry Kane has scored in each of his last eight games in the Champions League (10 goals), his longest scoring streak in the competition.
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
Manchester United left-back Patrick Dorgu, speaking after the match: “It was good. Really, thank you to God for giving me the opportunity to play Champions League and I’m really happy with my performance, and happy that the team got three points, and we’re up and running in the Champions League.”
On keeping a clean sheet: “The last couple of games we have conceded a lot of goals, so it’s good to get some confidence going into the derby on the weekend."
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It's very strange how Mainoo didn't get any minutes at the World Cup. He is very confident on the ball.
Tony
I still don’t get how Mainoo doesn’t make the England midfield. The man oozes class- eye test doesn’t lie. It’s insanity expecting a technical passing team and Tuchel insistence to keep playing two defensive mids Rice & Anderson. Mainoo and Palmer need to be the first players on the teamsheet.
Mike
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
Kobbie Mainoo played the most line-breaking passes tonight (16) and is the only player to record more than one that has broken the defensive line (2).
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodo/Glimt
Bayern Munich have scored three goals in a Champions League game for the first time since 28 April 2026 against PSG in the 5-4 semi-final loss.
What a game that was.
FT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
Job done for Manchester United.
Man United put four past Sabah on Champions League return
FT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko, speaking to TNT Sports: “I think it was perfect for everyone, especially our fans. It means a lot to them, especially when they see so many goals. I think it was great for us in general to give us more motivation for the upcoming games."
On his goal: “I saw him rushing out, and it was a great opportunity to take the ball away from him to make the goal a little bit easier. Of course, I’m happy with my goal.”
On multiple goal scorers tonight: “I think it’s important that everyone can score a goal. I hope for many games for that.”
On if tonight's result creates confidence for the weekend: “Definitely. I think the confidence boost is definitely big. It’s important to recover good and focus on the derby."
Image source, Getty ImagesHere are the highlights from tonight's early matches.
We'll have the late kick-off highlights with you ASAP.
Brown scores fine equaliser as Fenerbahce draw with Roma
PSV & Shakhtar Donetsk open Champions League campaign with draw
FT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
A bit of a stroll for Manchester United in the end, that. Tougher tests await:
Atletico Madrid (a), Como (a), Roma (h), Sporting (a), RB Leipzig (h), Bayern Munich (h), Villarreal (a)
FT: Man Utd 4-0 Sabah FK
A big confidence boost for Manchester United after that rocky start to the season.
A clean sheet, four goals and lots of players rested for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Image source, ReutersFT: Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodo/Glimt
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Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports
Michael Olise with lovely skill again.
Some quality goals have come in during this second half.
Julian Faye Lund didn't have a chance with any of them.
Image source, Getty ImagesBayern Munich 5-0 Bodo/Glimt
It's all over in Bavaria too as Bayern score five second-half goals to take the points.
Image source, ReutersComo 4-1 RB Leipzig
Como start life in the Champions League in stunning fashion.
What a win and what a performance.
Image source, Getty Images| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| |
5 Como | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
|
6 Sporting CP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|
7 Stuttgart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| |
10 Lens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| |
16 AEK Athens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
18 Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
19 Fenerbahçe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
20 PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| |
22 Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| |
24 Slavia Prague | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
27 LASK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| |
29 Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
|
30 Viking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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31 Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| |
33 Feyenoord | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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34 Sabah | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
|
35 Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
|
36 Bodø / Glimt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager:Michael Carrick
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Valdas Dambrauskas
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Manager:Michael Carrick
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Valdas Dambrauskas
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Sabah |
2' | Manchester United |
3' | Sabah |
4' | Manchester United |
5' | Manchester United |
6' | Manchester United |
7' | Manchester United |
8' | Manchester United |
9' | Manchester United |
10' | Manchester United |
11' | Manchester United |
12' | Manchester United |
13' | Manchester United |
14' | Manchester United |
15' | Manchester United |
16' | Manchester United |
17' | Manchester United |
18' | Sabah |
19' | Manchester United |
20' | Manchester United |
21' | Manchester United |
22' | Manchester United |
23' | Manchester United |
24' | Manchester United |
25' | Manchester United |
26' | Manchester United |
27' | Manchester UnitedGoal |
28' | Manchester United |
29' | Manchester United |
30' | Sabah |
31' | Manchester United |
32' | Sabah |
33' | Manchester United |
34' | Manchester United |
35' | Manchester United |
36' | Sabah |
37' | Sabah |
38' | Sabah |
39' | Sabah |
40' | Manchester United |
41' | Manchester United |
42' | Manchester UnitedGoal |
43' | Manchester United |
44' | Manchester United |
45' | Manchester UnitedGoal |
45'+1 | Manchester United |
Half time 45'+2 | Manchester United |
46' | Manchester United |
47' | Manchester United |
48' | Manchester United |
49' | Manchester United |
50' | Manchester United |
51' | Manchester United |
52' | Sabah |
53' | Sabah |
54' | Sabah |
55' | Sabah |
56' | Sabah |
57' | Sabah |
58' | Sabah |
59' | Sabah |
60' | Manchester United |
61' | Manchester United |
62' | Sabah |
63' | Sabah |
64' | Sabah |
65' | Sabah |
66' | Sabah |
67' | Manchester United |
68' | Manchester UnitedGoal |
69' | Manchester United |
70' | Manchester United |
71' | Manchester United |
72' | Manchester United |
73' | Sabah |
74' | Sabah |
75' | Manchester United |
76' | Manchester United |
77' | Manchester United |
78' | Manchester United |
79' | Sabah |
80' | Sabah |
81' | Sabah |
82' | Sabah |
83' | Sabah |
84' | Manchester United |
85' | Manchester United |
86' | Sabah |
87' | Sabah |
88' | Sabah |
89' | Sabah |
90' | Sabah |
90'+1 | Sabah |
90'+2 | Sabah |
90'+3 | Sabah |
Full time 90'+4 | Sabah |
UEFA Champions League
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Manchester United are set to face an Azerbaijani side for the first time ever in European competition.
In major European competition, English teams have never lost against sides from Azerbaijan in 11 previous meetings (W10 D1), with all 11 coming against Qarabag between 2015-16 and 2025-26.
Manchester United haven’t won their first game in any of their last four major European seasons (D1 L3) since winning 2-1 away at Paris SG in their first game of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United last featured in the UEFA Champions League in the 2023-24 campaign, when they were eliminated in the group stage. The Red Devils have won just one of their last nine games in the competition (D3 L5).
Sabah will feature in a major European competition for the first time in their history and become just the second team from Azerbaijan to play in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, following Qarabag (eliminated in group stage in 2017-18, reached play-offs in 2025-26).
This game will be 4 years and 291 days since Michael Carrick's first UEFA Champions League game as manager, in his caretaker spell with Man Utd in November 2021 (2-0 win over Villarreal). Only Gian Piero Gasperini (8y 4d, 2011-19), Vincenzo Montella (6y 350d, 2011-18) and Sergei Semak (5y 182d, 2014-19) have had a bigger gap between their first two games.
Sabah boss Valdas Dambrauskas will be the first ever Lithuanian to manage in the UEFA Champions League – he has lost five of his seven major European games (W1 D1) during spells with Ludogorets and Omonia Nicosia. The last Lithuanian player to feature in the Champions League was Deividas Semberas in December 2011 for CSKA Moscow.
Marcus Rashford has been involved in 25 goals in 48 UEFA Champions League appearances (17 goals, 8 assists). However, Rashford averages a goal or assist more regularly not playing for Man Utd (one every 89 minutes for Aston Villa and Barcelona) than he does while playing for the Red Devils (one every 135 minutes).
Bruno Fernandes has been involved in 15 goals in 19 UEFA Champions League appearances for Manchester United (6 goals, 9 assists), scoring or assisting every 100 minutes. Among players to play 500+ minutes, only Ruud van Nistelrooy (one every 79 minutes) has scored or assisted more regularly.
Veljko Simic is the only current Sabah player to feature more than once in the UEFA Champions League, playing five games for Crvena Zvezda in the 2018-19 campaign without scoring or assisting or ending on the winning side (D1 L4).
