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Manchester United star Fridolina Rolfö scored a stunning first-half goal to help her side get past Atletico Madrid in their second league phase match of the 2025/26 Champions League.

United have now made it two victories in as many games in the competition.

First half

United almost got off to a dream start as they registered a shot at goal after Melvine Malard’s fantastic work, which saw the ball find its way to Ella Toone, but the attacking midfielder could not make sufficient contact to truly test Lola Gallardo in goal.

The early chance seemingly set the tone for United, who started the brighter of the two teams at Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares.

United nearly broke the deadlock again when Elisabeth Terland found Rolfö. The summer signing tried to curl the ball into the top corner but could only drag her effort wide.

The hosts’ first chance arrived when Fiamma Benitez fired a shot at Phallon Tullis-Joyce, but skipper Maya Le Tissier was on hand to block it.

United continued pushing and were rewarded in the 24th minute as Rolfo shed first blood. Julia Zigiotti Olme delivered a sublime ball into the danger area. Alexia...