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Manchester United vs Sabah preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
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The Champions League returns this week as 36 of Europe's best teams begin their campaign in the competition's league phase of the continent's biggest prize.
The first round brings several huge ties between the elite clubs across Europe, but it also sees Champions League debutants Sabah make their competition debut against Manchester United, who return to Europe's bright lights for this campaign.
United's third-place finish last term means they are back in the big time for the first time since 2024 and get a taste of the league phase for the first time. With Michael Carrick now in permanent charge, it's his task to see if his squad can cope with the balance of domestic and European football after an impressive stint as interim boss.
Carrick's European adventure begins against first-time Azerbaijan champions Sabah, whose manager, Valdas Dambrauskas, actually began his career in England by cutting his teeth at Manchester United's soccer schools.
Since then he's been coaching up and down Europe, but has now become a hero with Sabah, who will head to Manchester looking to cause the ultimate upset.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Manchester United vs Sabah.
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Manchester United vs Sabah, date, venue
Manchester United vs Sabah will take place at 8pm BST on Thursday, September 10, in the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 4pm ET and 12pm PT, while it's an 8am kick-off on Friday, September 11, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Thursday, September 10
- Kick-off: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8am NZST (September 11)
The game will be played at Old Trafford, in Manchester.
Manchester United vs Sabah - the key men
Bruno Fernandes - Manchester United
The PFA Player of the Year for 2026, who has already kicked off the new campaign by scoring a hat-trick in United's first home game of the season.
Fernandes is undoubtedly one of the best players in the Premier League and United's current talisman.
It would be a shock not to see the Portuguese register a goal involvement in this Champions League opener.
@ManUtd
Joy-Lance Mickels - Sabah
Sabah's best bet of attacking intent may lie in their Rwandan international.
Mickels is a classic winger who excels at cutting inside and creating key chances; he's got a keen eye for goal, too.
The 32-year-old could be Sabah's most likely way of getting something at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Sabah prediction
It will be a massive night for the Azerbaijan side, as they make their Champions League bow at one of the most famous arenas in Europe.
However, it could be a long night for the Champions League minnows if United can ignore the potential banana skin.
Anything other than a comfortable victory for the home side would raise eyebrows in this opening-round clash.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Sabah
How to watch Manchester United vs Sabah on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch Manchester United vs Sabah in the Champions League in the Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
For a limited time US fans can subscribe for a annual pass for $199.99 upfront, down from $249.99, or $19.99 a month, reduced from $24.99, and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, each offering a different selection of sports. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
