UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Manchester United 4 - 0 FT Sabah FA
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' Matheus Cunha (Patrick Dorgu)
42' Bruno Fernandes (Youri Tielemans)
45' Benjamin Šeško (Bryan Mbeumo)
45' ↓ Youri Tielemans ↑Mason Mount
↓ Christian Nwachukwu ↑Patrick Orphe Mbina 45'
HT
62' Patrick Dorgu
↓ Kaheem Parris ↑Aleksey Isaev 63'
64' ↓ Benjamin Šeško ↑Joshua Zirkzee
64' ↓ Kobbie Mainoo ↑Andrey Santos
Ivan Lepinjica 67'
↓ Umarali Rakhmonaliev ↑Abdulakh khaybulaev 71'
72' ↓ Patrick Dorgu ↑Harry Amass
72' ↓ Bryan Mbeumo ↑Shea Lacey
↓ Akim Zedadka ↑Diogo Almeida 75'
↓ Veljko Simić ↑Du Queiroz 75'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Noussair Mazraoui 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Leny Yoro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lisandro Martínez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Patrick Dorgu 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Youri Tielemans 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Kobbie Mainoo 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
83
Passes
6
Duels
Bryan Mbeumo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Matheus Cunha 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Benjamin Šeško
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dermot William Mee
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Harry Amass 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayden Heaven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Maguire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrey Santos
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Mount
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
49
Passes
6
Duels
Joshua Zirkzee 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
S. Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Rashford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sabah FA
Goalkeepers
Stas Pokatilov 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Akim Zedadka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Rahman Dashdemirov
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Aiden McCarthy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tymoteusz Puchacz
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Umarali Rahmonaliyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Ivan Lepinjica
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
59
Passes
13
Duels
Kaheem Parris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Veljko Simić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Christian Nwachukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Joy-Lance Mickels
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
32
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Amin Ramazanov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ravan Mirzammadov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tellur Mutallimov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erivaldo Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cafar Mukhtarov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rauf Rustamli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulla Khaybulayev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksey Isaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Du Queiroz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Mbina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Manchester United
Sabah FA
Manchester United
Sabah FA
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Manchester United Ruthlessly Dismantle Sabah FA
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A ruthless display of attacking superiority from the English giants left the visitors chasing shadows at Old Trafford.
Early Onslaught
Our take is clear: this match was an absolute one-way street from the moment the teams stepped out onto the pitch. Manchester United controlled possession with 58 percent of the ball, forcing the visitors into a desperate defensive shape early on. The high Intensity rating tells the story of a relentless shooting gallery, with a combined 31 shots attempted throughout the night. Sabah FA tried their best to weather the storm, packing their penalty area and hoping for a miracle on the counter-attack. The visitors managed ten speculative efforts, but utterly lacked a cutting edge, failing to test the home goalkeeper even once. United simply turned the screw, moving the ball with purpose and finding pockets of space against an overwhelmed backline. It was only a matter of time before the mounting pressure yielded a breakthrough.
The Floodgates Open
The dam finally burst in the 27th minute, obliterating any illusion of Balance in this European contest. Patrick Dorgu carved out the opening, allowing Matheus Cunha to rifle home the opener and permanently alter the trajectory of the night. From there, the hosts were utterly merciless. As halftime approached, Sabah FA completely unravelled under the suffocating pressure. In the 42nd minute, Youri Tielemans orchestrated a magnificent sequence that ended with Bruno Fernandes doubling the advantage. Before the visitors could even process the damage, Bryan Mbeumo set up Benjamin Šeško right on the stroke of halftime to make it three. That devastating 18-minute spell effectively ended the match as a competitive spectacle, turning the second half into a mere procession for the rampant home side.
A Stroll in the Park
Emerging from the tunnel with a comfortable three-goal cushion, Manchester United visibly dropped their tempo but never relinquished control of the pitch. They kept the ball moving smoothly, frustrating a Sabah FA side that spent much of the second period pinned deep in their own half. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 68th minute when Lisandro Martínez got his name on the scoresheet, capping off a flawless team performance in front of the Stretford End. With ten shots off target for the visitors, the clean sheet was never truly in jeopardy. This commanding 4-0 victory sends a stern message to their UEFA Champions League rivals. While the opposition offered little resistance on the night, the sheer ruthlessness of the English giants ensures they remain a formidable force in the competition's league stage.
Key Questions
Who were the standout performers for Manchester United?
Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Lisandro Martínez dominated the match, each getting on the scoresheet to secure the 4-0 victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A European Mismatch Under the Lights
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. An overwhelming gap in quality means this Champions League opener looks more like a procession than a competitive contest.
The Setup
The new UEFA Champions League format kicks off at Old Trafford on September 10, 2026. A low Stakes rating reflects the reality of matchday one—the long race for a top-eight direct qualification spot is barely underway. Manchester United boast off-the-charts Stars with B. Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha leading the line. This extreme firepower creates a dismal Balance score, painting a bleak picture for the visitors. Sabah FA arrive as massive underdogs. Their modest Form provides little comfort against one of Europe's heavyweights, though playmaker Aleksey Isayev will look to spark rare counter-attacks.
Key Battle
It will be a classic siege. Manchester United's star-studded forward unit must break down a deep, stubborn Sabah FA defensive block. The hosts will command the ball, relying on rapid combinations to penetrate the penalty area, while the visitors will pack the box and pray for survival.
Our Prediction
Manchester United to cruise to a comfortable victory. Expect a multi-goal margin as the hosts dominate possession and territory, putting the game to bed long before the final whistle.