WSL Manchester derby draw sends Man Utd Women to Champions League
WSL’s Manchester 2-2 derby draw sent United to the Champions League. Learn more about the thrilling match as WSL wraps up on May 10.
May 5, 2025
The Red Devils booked their place in next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) qualification after a 2-2 draw with Manchester City on May 4 at Old Trafford for the Women’s Super League (WSL). Grace Clinton and Melvine Malard scored for United, which helped the team come back from a two-goal deficit.
City struck early with Laia Aleixandri scoring the game’s first goal. Soon after, Rebecca Knaak slotted a second that gave City full control. United didn’t give up, however, as Clinton scored 2-1 before the first half ended.
The match stayed tight in the second half, as Malard scored an equaliser. City still pushed forward, with the ball in their possession for 60% of the match. Shortly after, Aoife Mannion received a red card for a bad foul, which left United with 10 players. Still, the event did not stop them from holding their defensive game strong to keep the match at 2-2.
WSL final day looms
The WSL is down to its final match day on May 11. Third-place Man Utd will host second-place Arsenal, while league leaders Chelsea face Liverpool. The UWCL is set to return in June 2025, starting with the first qualifying round.