Azerbaijani Club Sabah Eyes Upset Against Manchester United in Champions League Debut

Sabah, an Azerbaijani football club, is set to make its historic Champions League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday. The team is feeling optimistic despite facing a formidable opponent, having recently eliminated Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a dramatic fashion.

"This is a historic day for Sabah," a team representative stated, acknowledging the tough draw but emphasizing the pride in competing against top clubs in the Champions League. "Sabah gets to play in big stadiums against the biggest clubs and in the Champions League. Not every club gets this opportunity."

While Sabah "dreams of a sensation," the team recognizes the challenge. "It would be naive to expect a surprise from the Azerbaijani champion," the source noted. Manchester United is considered the clear favorite, though their inconsistency is acknowledged. The outcome may depend on Sabah's ability to manage their emotions on the field.

Coach Vladimiros Patsias expressed his team's intentions: "We know United is one of the biggest teams in the world. We will not come just to defend and we will try to play football. The chances are small, but we will fight until the last second."

Sabah becomes the second Azerbaijani team to participate in the Champions League. Their last visit to England resulted in a 6-0 loss for Qarabag against Chelsea. Sabah aims to perform better and avoid a similar heavy defeat.