Manchester United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Women’s Champions League held at Old Trafford. This marks United’s third win in the group stage, highlighting their growing strength in European football.
14,667 fans witnessed this historic night, setting a record for the highest attendance for United this season. Former United goalkeeper Mary Earps received mixed reactions from fans as she now plays for PSG.
Melvin Mallard scored the first goal for United with a confident finish before halftime. However, PSG’s Olga Carmona equalized with a stunning long-range goal just before the break. In the second half, Freja Rolfo restored United’s lead with a well-placed header from Anna Sandberg’s precise cross.
PSG fought hard to equalize again, hitting the post twice, but United’s defense held strong. The performance of young goalkeeper Safiyah Middleton-Patel, playing in just her second senior match, was also notable. The final whistle confirmed United’s strong start to the Champions League campaign, boosting their hopes of qualifying directly for the knockout stage.