Manchester United secured an important 3-0 lead in the first leg of their Women's Champions League playoff against Atletico Madrid. Goals from Elisabeth Terland and Melvine Malard bookended the first half before Julia Zigiotti Olme added a third late on as Marc Skinner's side produced a professional performance away from home. These two were familiar opponents having met in Madrid back in October in the league phase. United came out with a 1-0 win on that occasion in an eventful
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.