Man Utd Vs Atl. Madrid: United sweep Atlético aside amid late kit change to tee up Bayern tie
The UEFA tie lived up to the billing as Man Utd Vs Atl. Madrid ended with a 2-0 win in the second leg — a 5-0 aggregate victory that sends Manchester United into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals and sets up a last-eight meeting with Bayern Munich. The night also featured a late kit change request for United and a notable debut for a young player.
Man Utd Vs Atl. Madrid: Key moments and a decisive win
United took control early in the tie when Julia Zigiotti Olme opened the scoring with a low, decisive finish after the team worked its way through Atlético’s backline. The second goal was a highlight reel moment from Jess Park, whose long-range, laced strike into the top corner drew gasps and completed the 2-0 victory on the night and a 5-0 aggregate success.
The win confirms Manchester United’s place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Bayern Munich in a tie scheduled between 23 March and 1 April (ET). The progression also means there will be three teams from England in the last eight, joining two other domestic sides who advanced.
Late kit change, debut and squad context
Match officials requested a late change of kit for United on the night, a procedural hiccup that did not affect the on-field performance. Manager Marc Skinner reflected on the wider squad situation, stressing the challenge of rotation with a small squad and praising the spirit he is trying to build within the group. He highlighted the value of giving young players opportunities; a 17-year-old made her debut in the match and was singled out in the manager’s post-match remarks as an emotional and important moment for the club.
Skinner also confirmed that United’s quarter-final home leg will be played at Old Trafford. He spoke about managing fatigue and the demands of competing at this level, while celebrating the flow and vibe his team showed during the tie.
What the result means next
Park’s exquisite strike was noted as perfectly timed, coming ahead of an international window that will see national team camps prepare for forthcoming qualifiers. The manager underlined how individual performances can elevate the team and hinted that the momentum from this victory could have implications for player selection in the near-term internationals on 3 March and 7 March (ET).
With United through to the quarter-finals and set to meet Bayern Munich, attention will turn to recovery, squad rotation and preparing for a tougher challenge in the last eight. The night at Leigh Sports Village combined on-field quality, a tactical display that broke through Atlético’s defence, and the small off-field drama of a late kit change — but ultimately the narrative was dominated by a comprehensive aggregate win and the landmark of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for United.
