"Both sides ended the tense affair with 10 players after Dominique Janssen was shown a straight red card shortly before half-time, while Alexia Fernandez received a second yellow in the 74th minute. The winning goal came from the boot of Fridolina Rolfo, who scored past Lola Gallardo with a stunning volley midway through the first half. Ella Toone's awkward header fell kindly for Rolfo, who made no mistake with her finish at the near post."
"But just as United looked to seize complete control of the match, Janssen's initial yellow card for a challenge on Gio Garbelini was upgraded to a red card following a VAR check. Atletico looked to capitalise on their advantage, but struggled to find their way past Phallon Tullis-Joyce in the United goal. She made six saves in total, denying Luany twice as well as strong efforts from Silvia Lloris and Lauren Leal."
"Data Debrief: First English success at Atletico Atletico produced 1.41 expected goals (xG) to United's 1.0, but that was largely due to the visitor's early red card. The Women's Super League side took just two shots in the second half after registering eight in the first period, during which they accumulated 0.8 xG to the hosts' 0.32. This was the first-ever meeting between Atletico and United, but it was the sixth time Las Rojiblancas faced an English side."
Manchester United won 1-0 at Atletico Madrid in the Women's Champions League courtesy of Fridolina Rolfo's volley. Ella Toone's header set up the finish at the near post. Dominique Janssen was sent off for Atletico after an initial yellow was upgraded to a red following a VAR review. Alexia Fernandez received a second yellow late in the second half, leaving both teams with 10 players. Phallon Tullis-Joyce made six saves, denying Luany twice and stopping chances from Silvia Lloris and Lauren Leal. Atletico produced 1.41 xG to United's 1.0, but their advantage was affected by the early red card. It was the sides' first meeting and Atletico's first home loss to WSL opposition.
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