"Having built a three-goal lead in last week's first leg in Spain, United were never troubled following first-half goals from Julia Zigiotti Olme and Jessica Park, and Bayern Munich now await them in the last eight. Atleti missed some decent openings early on at Leigh Sports Village, but the tie was effectively over when Zigiotti Olme swept past Lola Gallardo after being fed by Lisa Naalsund in the 28th minute."
"Gallardo arguably should have done better for that goal, but she was rooted to the spot when Park picked out the top-right corner from the edge of the area in the 41st minute. Gallardo made a fine save to deny Ellen Wangerheim and Park struck the foot of the post as United chased more goals in the second half, and Atleti's woes were compounded when Xenia Perez received her second yellow card for dragging down Wangerheim late on."
"In Thursday's other game, Wolfsburg teed up a quarter-final clash with Lyon by winning 2-0 at Juventus, eliminating the Bianconeri 4-2 on aggregate. Having recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw their home leg, Wolfsburg saw Vivien Endemann cap a flowing move to put them ahead on aggregate in the 18th minute. Ana Capeta's overhead kick struck the woodwork as Juventus pushed for a route back into the tie, but Cora Zicai made certain of victory when her stoppage-time strike flew in off the underside of the crossbar."
Manchester United advanced to the Women's Champions League quarter-finals for the first time after a 2-0 home win over Atletico Madrid, completing a 5-0 aggregate victory. United had built a three-goal lead in the first leg and sealed the tie with first-half goals from Julia Zigiotti Olme and Jessica Park. Lola Gallardo conceded the opener and later produced a fine save, while Park struck the post as United chased further goals. Xenia Perez received a second yellow late on. Bayern Munich will be United's quarter-final opponent. Wolfsburg beat Juventus 2-0, with Vivien Endemann and Cora Zicai scoring, and will face Lyon. United are only the second English side to reach the quarter-finals on debut, and Marc Skinner's team have kept five clean sheets in the competition.
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