The 2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League League Phase continues on October 16, 2025, with Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid (kick-off 12:45 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. BST / 2:45 a.m. AEDT Oct 17).
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women, both sides started their campaigns with wins last week—Atletico’s 6-0 rout of St. Polten and United’s 1-0 edge over Valerenga—setting up a competitive opener in Group B.
This marks their first-ever meeting, with United favored slightly due to their strong away form (three wins in the last three, scoring 11 goals).
2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League – Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women Team News
Atletico Madrid Women News:
Injuries hit their defense hard, with Rosa Otermin, Carmen Menayo, Sheila Guijarro, and Macarena Portales sidelined.
No suspensions, but Synne Jensen could start after a bench role in their 0-6 Liga F loss to Barcelona. Fiamma Benítez impressed with a late brace in their UCL opener, boosting the attack.
Manchester United Women News:
Millie Turner and Celine Bizet are out long-term, with Elisabeth Donnum questionable. Jess Park is pushing for a start after two sub goals vs Everton (4-1 WSL win). Maya Le Tissier scored the winner vs Valerenga from the spot, while their defense has four clean sheets in six games.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women Predicted Lineups
- Atletico Madrid Women form (all competitions): W D W D W L
- Manchester United Women form (all competitions): W D W D W W
Atletico Madrid Women (4-3-3):
- Gallardo; Alexia, Lauren, Lloris, Medina; Garcia, Boe Risa, Fiamma; Luany, Jensen, Gio.
Manchester United Women (4-3-1-2):
- Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Janssen, Le Tissier, Sandberg; Toone, Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme; Park; Terland, Malard.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women Match Prediction
A tight, low-scoring affair is expected, with United’s clinical finishing (averaging 2+ goals away) clashing against Atletico’s home resilience. However, injuries could blunt Atletico’s edge.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid Women 1-2 Manchester United Women
Where to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United Women in the USA/Canada/Australia?
Stream on Paramount+ (USA), DAZN (Canada), or Optus Sport (Australia). UK: Disney+.