Harry Kane Scores in Bayern Win as Manchester United Victorious on Champions League Return
- Bayern Munich defeated Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with Jamal Musiala breaking the deadlock two minutes into the second half in the UEFA Champions League.
- Jamal Musiala made his first start after changing medication for a neurological condition that caused him to collapse during preseason friendlies, marking a significant recovery for Bayern's midfield.
- England captain Harry Kane headed in his 55th Champions League goal from a Michael Olise free-kick, reaching the milestone in 70 matches and extending his scoring streak to eight consecutive games.
- Alphonso Davies and Michael Olise added further goals, with Olise securing a brace, as Bodo/Glimt lost momentum following a goalless first half and saw Odin Bjortuft dismissed late on.
- Bayern Munich's dominant victory positions them as early favorites in the UEFA Champions League, while Manchester United and Como also established credentials in the revamped group stage format.
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The Munichers thus retained their good continental habits, since since the autumn of 2003 they have always won their opening match of a campaign in the European Cup: once in the UEFA Cup, ancestor of the Europa League, and now 23 times in the Champions League. Opposite the Norwegians of Bodoe/Glimt, surprising team of the season in the Champions League that had reached the 8th in the final by leaving inter Milan in dams, Vincent Kompany's men fo…
Manchester United start Champions League with crushing win over Sabah FK
Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe’s elite on Thursday.
Manchester United defeated Sabah 4-0 at home in their first UEFA Champions League match.
FC Bayern makes a statement about the start into the royal class. The 5:0 against Bodö/Glimt is a victory with a longer start - and an emotional first goal.
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Manchester United ease to victory over Sabah on Champions League return
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