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Manchester United Beat PSG 2-1 in Women’s Champions League as Mary Earps Returns to Old Trafford

The result leaves PSG winless in the league phase, increasing scrutiny on Mary Earps after the uproar over her autobiography.

Overview

  • Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfö scored for United, with Olga Carmona netting PSG’s equaliser just before half-time.
  • Old Trafford hosted its first women’s Champions League match in front of 14,667 fans, enhancing the spotlight on Earps’ reunion with her former club.
  • Supporters cheered Earps during warm-ups, then some booed her touches during the match, reflecting a divided response to her recent book.
  • PSG have lost all three league-phase games and remain under pressure to qualify, while United made it three wins from three in Europe.
  • With first-choice keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce injured, 21-year-old Safia Middleton-Patel started for United, and manager Marc Skinner reiterated his respect for Earps’ character.