Terland and Malard set Manchester United on course for last eight in win over Atlético
Manchester United took a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League by sealing a comfortable lead in the first leg of their playoff against Atlético Madrid after goals from Elisabeth Terland, Melvine Malard and Julia Zigiotti Olme.
“I think it was [a professional win],” a delighted Marc Skinner, the United manager, said. “It was difficult for both teams on the pitch. I can understand it with the number of storms they had … but I did think it affected the football. I thought we were ruthless. The three goals were fantastic. I felt like our defending as a whole team was excellent.”