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- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Women, Round of 16
- Date: 12th February, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Centro Deportivo Wanda
The UEFA Women’s Champions League Round of 16 brings a compelling first leg clash as Atlético Madrid Femenino host Manchester United Women.
Atletico Madrid W vs Manchester United W Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Atletico Madrid W
0 : 1
Manchester United W
UEFA Women's Champions League
Despite limited direct history between these teams, available head-to-head data from the 2025/26 Champions League indicates Manchester United Women hold the upper hand. In their one previous meeting in October 2025, United secured a 1-0 win away in Madrid courtesy of Fridolina Rolfö’s goal.
Atlético Madrid Femenino team overview
Atlético’s recent form outside the current tie has been mixed. In Liga F action, they have recorded results such as a 1-1 draw with Granada and defeats to Espanyol and Barcelona, highlighting inconsistency. However, they appear to have found a higher gear in recent weeks, recording back-to-back wins across different competitions: a 4-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Copa de SM La Reina and a 1-0 league win against Levante.
Injury and selection issues have also affected the squad. Key contributors such as Rosa Otermin and Carmen Menayo are sidelined, and recent reports indicate broader squad changes and tactical restructuring under a new coach aiming to steady form after a challenging mid-season spell.
Last matches of Atletico Madrid W
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Levante W
0 : 1
Atletico Madrid W
Primera Division Women
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Atletico Madrid W
4 : 1
Athletic Club W
Copa de la Reina
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Atletico Madrid W
1 : 1
Granada W
Primera Division Women
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Real Madrid W
3 : 1
Atletico Madrid W
Supercopa Femenina
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Atletico Madrid W
0 : 1
Espanyol W
Primera Division Women
Atletico Madrid W lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lola Gallardo
Defenders
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23
Alexia Fernández Díaz
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15
Silvia Lloris
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4
Lauren
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11
Carmen Menayo
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3
Andrea Medina
Midfielders
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6
Vilde Bøe Risa
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17
Julia Bartel
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21
Fiamma Benítez
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20
Amaiur Sarriegi
Forwards
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7
Synne Jensen
Manchester United Women team overview
Manchester United Women arrive in Spain in solid competitive form, particularly in domestic action, where they have registered multiple wins, including 2-0 against Leicester and 3-1 versus Liverpool in the Women’s Super League. Their Champions League campaign has been strong overall, with a 70% win rate across European fixtures and a comparatively conservative defense, conceding only 0.9 goals per match on average in continental competition.
Their attacking output has been noteworthy: seven goals in their last three away matches across competitions highlight United’s ability to threaten on the break and maintain pressure. Fridolina Rolfo leads the attack for the Red Devils in the Women’s Champions League with three goals.
Last matches of Manchester United W
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Leicester W
0 : 2
Manchester United W
Women's Super League
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Manchester United W
3 : 1
Liverpool W
Women's Super League
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Aston Villa W
1 : 4
Manchester United W
Women's Super League
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Arsenal W
0 : 1
Manchester United W
League Cup Women
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Manchester United W
5 : 0
Burnley W
FA Cup Women
Manchester United W lineup
Goalkeeper
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91
Phallon Tullis-Joyce
Defenders
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5
Hanna Lundkvist
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4
Maya Le Tissier
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17
Dominique Janssen
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2
Anna Sandberg
Midfielders
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18
Julia Zigiotti Olme
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20
Hinata Miyazawa
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16
Lisa Naalsund
Forwards
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8
Jessica Park
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9
Melvine Malard
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24
Lea Schüller
Prediction
A win for Manchester United Women appears a plausible outcome, reflecting United’s clinical edge and Atlético’s tendency to struggle finishing in high-pressure European ties. However, the matchup on Thursday should be tightly contested and possibly result in few goals, given the fact that this is the first leg and teams tend to be more cautious in how they approach the game.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals Total.
Three reasons we expect Under 2.5 Goals Total
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in two of Manchester United’s last three away matches.
- The reverse Champions League fixture back in October 2025 ended with an under 2.5 goal outcome.
- Under 2.5 goals has occurred in two of Atletico’s last three matches across all competitions.
Main prediction Atletico Madrid W - Manchester United W
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Atletico Madrid W vs Manchester United W standings in UEFA Women's Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20 - 3 | +17 | 16 |
| 2 | OL Lyonnes W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 - 5 | +13 | 16 |
| 3 | Chelsea W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 - 3 | +17 | 14 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 - 13 | +1 | 13 |
| 5 | Arsenal W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 12 |
| 6 | Manchester United W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Madrid W | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 | Juventus W | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 8 | +5 | 10 |
| 9 | Wolfsburg W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 - 10 | +3 | 9 |
| 10 | Paris W | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Atletico Madrid W | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 7 |
| 12 | OH Leuven W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 6 |
| 13 | Vålerenga W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 4 |
| 14 | Roma W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 19 | -10 | 4 |
| 15 | FC Twente W | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 3 |
| 16 | SL Benfica W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 2 |
| 17 | Paris SG W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 - 12 | -8 | 2 |
| 18 | St. Polten W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 - 28 | -25 | 1 |