Manchester United Women faced a humbling 5-2 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday, marking the end of their 100% record in the Women’s Champions League and compounding a challenging week for manager Marc Skinner. The German side, after trailing early to Fridolina Rolfo’s powerful header, turned the game around with clinical efficiency, capitalizing on defensive missteps to claim a decisive victory.
The match began promisingly for United, with Rolfo’s opener suggesting a potential third consecutive win. However, a critical error from Safia Middleton-Patel allowed Ella Peddemors to seize control, scoring twice in quick succession. Lineth Beerensteyn further cemented Wolfsburg’s advantage with two goals, including a stunning strike that slipped through Maya Le Tissier’s legs. Despite Melvine Malard’s consolation goal, the hosts maintained their composure, with Jayde Riviere’s third defensive blunder leading to a goal from Vivien Endemann that sealed the result.
Skinner acknowledged the defeat as a harsh lesson, stating, “We’ve given them almost three or four goals,” while emphasizing the need for growth. “They’re a direct team, and we have to be better at controlling the game.” United remains in the quarter-final qualification race with three wins from four matches, but the loss underscores vulnerabilities exposed against elite opposition.
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