Wolfsburg, November 19, 2025 – In a stunning display of attacking football, VfL Wolfsburg overwhelmed Manchester United with a 5-2 victory in their Women's Champions League clash at the Volkswagen Arena. The win marked Manchester United's first defeat in their inaugural Champions League campaign, ending their perfect run in Europe.
The match was a captivating affair, featuring five goals in the first half alone. Manchester United initially took the lead in the 14th minute when Fridolina Rolfö scored against her former club, capitalizing on a Melvine Malard delivery. However, Wolfsburg responded swiftly and emphatically.
Ella Peddemors leveled the score just three minutes later with a curling effort. In the 37th minute, Peddemors struck again, giving Wolfsburg the lead with a cross-cum-shot that found the back of the net. Lineth Beerensteyn extended Wolfsburg's advantage in the 45th minute, firing a sublime shot into the top corner. Just before halftime, Malard pulled a goal back for United, finishing after a defensive error from Wolfsburg.
The second half saw Wolfsburg maintain their dominance. Beerensteyn scored her second goal of the match in the 65th minute, further solidifying Wolfsburg's lead. United struggled to create clear-cut chances, and Gabrielle George's missed opportunity compounded their woes. In the closing moments of the game, Vivien Endemann sealed the victory for Wolfsburg with a cool finish, capitalizing on a poor pass from Jayde Riviere.
Wolfsburg's coach, Stephan Lerch, had opted to field a strong team after resting key players during the weekend's cup win. However, there was a setback when Alexandra Popp had to be substituted due to an injury. Manchester United's coach, Marc Skinner, had made several changes to the team that started the weekend's derby defeat.
The temperature in Wolfsburg was near freezing, but the players on the pitch managed to ignite the atmosphere for the 3,817 spectators in attendance. This victory propels Wolfsburg to second in the Champions League standings.
Looking ahead, Wolfsburg will travel to Leipzig for a Frauen-Bundesliga match before the international break, with their next Champions League fixture against Real Madrid. Manchester United will face Valerenga in their next Champions League match.
