Scoreline and significance
Manchester United beat Paris Saint-Germain 2–1 to keep a perfect Women’s Champions League record. It was United’s first main-stage European match at Old Trafford and the win moved them back into the top four of the league phase.
How the goals arrived
Melvine Malard opened the scoring with a precise curler after running on to Jayde Riviere’s pass and holding off Griedge Mbock. Olga Carmona equalised with a long-range strike just before half-time. Fridolina Rolfö decided it late with a clinical header that crowned a flowing move involving Jess Park and Anna Sandberg.
Earps’ return to M16
Mary Earps started for PSG and was booed early by sections of the home crowd. The reaction softened at full-time. Earps left United on a free in 2024 and recently released an autobiography that renewed debate among supporters.
Skinner’s take and a new No 1
With Phallon Tullis-Joyce injured, Safia Middleton-Patel made her first start of the season and delivered key saves. Marc Skinner praised the group for a complete response after the domestic loss to Aston Villa and called Middleton-Patel his player of the match.
United’s momentum and table picture
United sit third in the league phase above Chelsea. The clean build-up to the winner showed improved composure in possession and sharper movement in the final third.
What comes next
United target knockout qualification with three wins from three. PSG must reset quickly as the league phase tightens and every point carries seeding weight.
