Man United player ratings v Sabah: Fernandes 7, Tielemans 8, Sesko 8

In Manchester United's return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-season break, they faced off against Azerbaijan champions Sabah at Old Trafford. The match proved to be a challenging one for the Red Devils, as they fell short in a 4-0 defeat.

Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for United in the 27th minute, followed by goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko shortly before halftime. Lisandro Martinez added a fourth goal for Manchester United, ensuring a comfortable victory ahead of their upcoming Manchester derby.

Players were assessed with ratings out of 10. Senne Lammens received a 6/10, citing his lack of recent form and a clean sheet being a welcome surprise. Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro were both rated 6/10, acknowledging their efforts but noting Sabah's limited quality in front of goal. Lisandro Martinez, who scored United's fourth goal, earned a 7/10 for his well-executed set piece.

Patrick Dorgu and Kobbie Mainoo each received a 7/10 for their contributions and comfortable play, with the latter being brought off to prepare for the Manchester derby. Youri Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes both scored 8/10, praised for their creativity and impact on the game. Bryan Mbe was rated 8/10 for his effective play, while Benjamin Sesko, who netted the fourth goal, was given a perfect 8/10 for his impressive finish.