Manchester United Women Reach First Champions League Group Stage

Manchester United's women's team has made history by qualifying for the league phase of the Women's Champions League for the first time, overcoming a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Brann with a 3-0 win in the second leg, led by Elisabeth Terland's hat-trick. This new 18-team league phase replaces the previous 16-team group format, with each team playing six matches across six rounds and the top teams advancing to playoffs and quarter-finals. United, drawn in the lowest-seeded pot, face tough opponents including OL Lyon, Wolfsburg, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain, while Chelsea and Arsenal also have challenging fixtures. Terland, who joined United in 2024, played a pivotal role throughout qualifiers, scoring seven goals in four matches, and has been praised for her teamwork and scoring ability. Manchester United's manager Marc Skinner commended the players' determination and emphasized their ambition to compete strongly in Europe beyond mere participation. The final of this revamped Women's Champions League will be held in Oslo between May 22 and 24, 2026.