Dambrauskas back on familiar ground but Sabah in new territory at Utd
Manchester United may not be new ground for Valdas Dambrauskas but Sabah will be in uncharted territory when his side play at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday night. The Azerbaijani club celebrated just their ninth birthday this week, but their rapid rise will see them make their debut in the league phase of Europe's top competition.
Valdas Dambrauskas returns to Manchester United's familiar ground as Sabah makes their Champions League debut. The Azerbaijani club, celebrating their ninth birthday, have climbed rapidly to secure a place in Europe's top competition. Dambrauskas, who began his coaching career at Manchester United Soccer Schools over 20 years ago, acknowledges the magnitude of the occasion.
He describes the team's rise as "beyond imagination," pointing out how far they've come from never qualifying for previous European competitions to now facing Manchester United. For Dambrauskas, it's a special night both personally and professionally, marking the club's debut in the main phase of the Champions League while playing at the iconic Old Trafford.
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