Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Women's Champions League at Old Trafford, maintaining their perfect record. Goals from Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfö gave United the win, despite Olga Carmona's stunning equalizer for PSG. The match marked Mary Earps' return to her former home ground.
Manchester United hosted Paris Saint-Germain for their first Women's Champions League match at Old Trafford on November 12, 2025, drawing a crowd of 14,667—the club's largest attendance of the season and the second highest in the competition.
The game started tightly, with PSG hitting the post early through Jennifer Echegini in the second minute. United took the lead in the 30th minute when Melvine Malard shrugged off Griedge Mbock Bathy and fired past Mary Earps after a pass from Jayde Riviere. PSG leveled just before halftime with Olga Carmona's 30-yard strike looping over substitute goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who replaced the injured Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
In the second half, PSG struck the post again via Grace Geyoro's flick to Echegini, but United regained the lead in the 56th minute. Jess Park initiated a sweeping move, leading to Anna Sandberg's cross for Fridolina Rolfö to head in from eight yards. United defended stoutly, with Middleton-Patel making key saves, including one on Malard's near-post effort.
Former United goalkeeper Earps, now with PSG, faced boos from the home crowd but received applause at full time. Jess Park, pivotal in midfield, told BBC: "A moment like this is a lifetime opportunity. The way we played today showed real character. I feel like I’m playing with freedom, being creative."
The win marks United's third straight Champions League victory under Marc Skinner, placing them level with Barcelona and Lyon at the top. PSG remain winless after three league phase games, increasing pressure on coach Paulo Cesar. United's next match is against Manchester City in the WSL on Saturday.
