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Rolfo won the Champions League on two occasions during her time at FC Barcelona At a glance Fridolina Rolfo opens scoring with first Manchester United goal since summer arrival from Barcelona Defender Dominique Janssen sent off for late challenge after VAR review Atletico also reduced to 10 players as Alexia Fernandez dismissed following two second-half yellow cards PLAYER RATER Fridolina Rolfo's first Manchester United goal helped them edge past Atletico Madrid in a testing Women's Champions League tie that saw both sides have a player sent off. The Swede, a summer arrival from Barcelona, volleyed home in the 24th minute to make it two wins from two in the league phase. Marc Skinner's side made the perfect start to their European campaign last week with a 1-0 win over Valerenga, and they continued that momentum in the Spanish capital. After Ella Toone and Rolfo spurned early chances, it was the Swedish forward who broke the deadlock. The two-time Champions League winner timed her back-post run perfectly to send a fine strike into the roof of the net. Minutes later Melvine Malard went close to doubling the lead but, after a neat give and go with Julia Zigiotti Olme, she directed her toe-poked effort wide. Four minutes before the break, United were reduced to 10 when centre-back Dominique Janssen was dismissed for a mistimed sliding challenge on former Arsenal winger Gio Garbelini. Referee Eleni Antoniou's initial call of a yellow card was upgraded to a straight red after a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) check adjudged the Dutch defender to have made significant contact with the ankle of Garbelini, who was taken off on a stretcher. Atletico immediately set about making their numerical advantage count, forcing United keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce into a smart reaction save. The hosts peppered the goal with shot after shot without reward before they also had a player sent off in the 74th minute. Alexia Fernandez received her second yellow card card for scything down visiting substitute Leah Galton as she threatened to run clear. Having been under significant pressure, United regained control in the closing stages and Malard spurned a golden chance to make it 2-0, curling wide from the edge of the box after a wonderful solo break. Skinner's side showed their defensive qualities to grind out the victory. Defeat for Atletico left them on three points from their opening two league phase fixtures. More to follow. Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed in to a BBC account to play. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 16th October 2025 at 20: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Victor Martín Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Marc Skinner Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Victor Martín Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Marc Skinner Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 UEFA Women's Champions League All competitions Corner, Atlético de Madrid Femenino. Conceded by Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Attempt saved. Luany (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women). Assisted by Vilde Bøe Risa. Attempt blocked. Synne Jensen (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriela García. Attempt blocked. Macarena Portales (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luany. Alexia Fernández (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Alexia Fernández (Atlético de Madrid Femenino). Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Lauren Leal (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Attempt missed. Synne Jensen (Atlético de Madrid Femenino) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luany with a cross. Foul by Synne Jensen (Atlético de Madrid Femenino). Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women). Second Half begins Atlético de Madrid Femenino 0, Manchester United Women 1. Substitution, Manchester United Women. Gabby George replaces Ella Toone. Substitution, Manchester United Women. Lisa Naalsund replaces Elisabeth Terland. First Half ends, Atlético de Madrid Femenino 0, Manchester United Women 1. Handball by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women). Foul by Fiamma Benítez (Atlético de Madrid Femenino). Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.