Champions League preview: Manchester United v Sabah Masazir highlights Thursday’s UCL action
Dubai: Manchester United return to Champions League action for the first time in three years, with Sabah Masazir providing the opposition as Thursday’s European action takes centre stage at Old Trafford. The Champions League is being played on a Thursday this week as UEFA has spread the opening round of fixtures across three days, rather than the traditional Tuesday and Wednesday schedule. United…
Manchester United returns to Champions League action after a three-year absence, facing Sabah Masazir at Old Trafford on Thursday. This marks one of the more favorable matchups for the Red Devils, who must secure a strong start to advance to the knockout stage. The tournament is being played on Thursdays this week, as UEFA has altered the traditional Tuesday and Wednesday schedule.
Manchester United's last Champions League outing ended in a 2-2 draw with Everton, where they conceded a late goal. Sabah FK, an Azerbaijani club founded in 2017, secured their spot in the league phase after winning their inaugural Azerbaijan Premier League title last season. They defeated notable opponents such as The New Saints, KuPS, Copenhagen, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, making them the first Azerbaijani side to reach the Champions League league phase.
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