Manchester United confirmed their place in next year’s UEFA Champions League after beating rivals Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford in a Premier League match on Sunday.
Young Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner in the 77th minute to ensure the Red Devils returned to the top of European football after two seasons.
With this victory, United also achieved the league double over Liverpool for the first time in ten years.
When was the last time Manchester United played in the Champions League?
The last time United played in the UEFA Champions League was during the 2023/24 season, when they finished fourth in the group stage. It recorded one win against Copenhagen, in a group that also included Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
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Published on May 3, 2026
