Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha celebrates after he scored the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Sabah FK in Manchester, England, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha celebrates after he scored the opening goal against Sabah’s goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov, left, during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Sabah FK in Manchester, England, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Sabah FK in Manchester, England, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal with Youri Tielemans, left, during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Sabah FK in Manchester, England, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s nearly three years since Manchester United last played in the Champions League. That wait came to an end on Thursday as European club soccer’s top competition returned to Old Trafford and United produced the type of performance that fans used to be able to take for granted.
