Man Utd beat Atletico Madrid to reach first Women’s Champions League quarter-final

Manchester United have reached the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals for the first time after a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid sealed a 5-0 aggregate win.

Marc Skinner’s side, who held a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg, produced a professional display at Leigh Sports Village.

First-half goals from Julia Zigiotti Olme and Jess Park ensured there was no way back for the Spanish visitors.

The Red Devils will now face German champions Bayern Munich in the last eight, with the ties scheduled for late March and early April.

Park strikes to settle the tie

Despite the comfortable final scoreline, the hosts had to weather an early storm as Atletico looked to reduce the aggregate deficit immediately.

Defender Lauren squandered a golden opportunity for the Madrid outfit, heading over from close range when it seemed easier to score.

United punished that profligacy in the 28th minute when Zigiotti Olme opened the scoring to effectively end the contest as a competitive spectacle.

Park then doubled the lead on the night shortly before the interval with a dipping long-range strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Red card compounds Atletico misery

The Women’s Super League side controlled the second half to record their eighth consecutive victory in all competitions.

Frustration eventually boiled over for the visitors in the closing stages of the match.

Xenia Perez was dismissed five minutes from time after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession.

It was a landmark result for United, who achieved the progression despite missing several key players through injury and illness.