English sides experienced a night of starkly contrasting fortunes in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, 19th November 2025. While Arsenal mounted a thrilling comeback to defeat Real Madrid, Manchester United were handed a sobering defeat by German giants Wolfsburg.
Russo's Headers Complete Arsenal Turnaround
Arsenal secured a memorable 2-1 comeback victory over Real Madrid in a gripping encounter. The Spanish side had initially taken the lead just before the half-time whistle, with a brilliant volley from Caroline Weir. However, the Gunners emerged from the break with renewed determination.
The second half belonged to England striker Alessia Russo, who powered home two superb headers to completely overturn the scoreline. Her clinical finishing ensured Arsenal snatched all three points in a match that showcased their resilience and attacking prowess.
Manchester United Punished by Clinical Wolfsburg
For Manchester United, the evening was one to forget as they were soundly beaten 5-2 by Wolfsburg. This result marks their first loss in the competition this season and serves as a harsh lesson in European football.
United manager Marc Skinner did not mince his words in his post-match assessment, stating his side were 'punished' for their mistakes. He acknowledged that errors directly contributed to the five goals conceded against a formidable Wolfsburg outfit.
Drama Elsewhere in Europe
The night's drama was not confined to the English clubs. In one of the most remarkable matches of the round, Lyon staged an incredible comeback from 3-0 down at half-time to draw 3-3 with Juventus. In the other fixture, Paris FC secured a solid 2-0 victory over Benfica.
These results set up intriguing scenarios for the next round of matches, with Arsenal building momentum and Manchester United facing a significant test of character.
