Fridolina Rolfö

A match that underlined United’s shrewd summer recruitment. Tottenham opened the scoring in the 16th minute through a Drew Spence strike, and for a long time it looked as though the match might follow a similar script to last week’s league encounter, when Spurs had led 3–0 at one stage. United, however, emerged reinvigorated after the half-time break and, thanks to their summer signings, managed to turn the game in their favor.

Fridolina Rolfö first set up the equalizer for Jess Park before scoring herself to make it 2–1, a decisive goal that sent United through to the semi-finals. The only concern for the Red Devils was an injury to Ella Toone, who was forced off in the 62nd minute with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Fridolina Rolfö scored her first goal for Manchester United as Marc Skinner’s side edged Atletico Madrid 1–0 in a tense Women’s Champions League encounter that saw both teams reduced to ten players.

The Swedish forward, who joined from Barcelona this summer, volleyed home in the 24th minute after timing her back-post run perfectly — her strike sealing United’s second win in as many European games following their opening-round victory over Vålerenga.

Melvine Malard came close to doubling the lead before half-time, but United’s momentum was halted when centre-back Dominique Janssen was sent off. The Dutch defender’s initial yellow card for a sliding challenge on Gio Garbelini was upgraded to red after a lengthy VAR review, with the Atletico winger stretchered off.

Down to ten, United were forced into defensive mode as Atletico peppered their goal, only for goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce to produce several fine saves. The hosts’ pressure ended in frustration when Alexia Fernandez picked up a second yellow card for fouling Leah Galton in the 74th minute.

United regained control late on, with Malard narrowly missing a second goal after a superb solo run. The visitors’ defence — led by captain Maya Le Tissier — held firm under pressure, securing a hard-fought win.

After losing 4-1 to Arsenal, London City Lionesses hosted their first home game in the WSL, where they suffered their second defeat. Manchester United took the lead early on when captain La Tissier converted a penalty.

The match was particularly memorable for Jess Park, who recently joined United from rivals City and scored her first goal for her new club. The assist came from another new signing, Fridolina Rolfö, who came on in the 80th minute and was playing her first game in her new jersey. 

• FC Barcelona and Swedish international Fridolina Rolfö have mutually agreed to terminate her contract.
• Rolfö became the first Swedish player in the club’s history when she joined from Wolfsburg in summer 2021, quickly becoming a fan favorite and respected leader on and off the pitch.
• She helped Barcelona win 13 major trophies, including:
• 4 Liga F titles
• 3 Copas de la Reina
• 4 Spanish Super Cups
• 2 UEFA Women’s Champions League titles
  Most memorably, she scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final against former club Wolfsburg.

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• Sweden officially registered Fridolina Rolfö into their Euro 2025 roster, replacing reserve Matilda Vinberg, who has now returned home.
• Team doctor Houman Ebrahimi confirmed Rolfö’s recovery is advancing well—she's taken part in more intensive training and is now considered a possible match-day option.
• Despite her improved condition, it's still highly unlikely she’ll play in Sweden’s opening match versus Denmark, with her fitness being evaluated daily.

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• Sweden’s team doctor, Houman Ebrahimi, confirmed that Fridolina Rolfö is recovering from ligament damage in her left foot and is currently following an individualized recovery program with the national team.
• Although her overall prognosis suggests she might still play in the tournament, the doctor indicated it is “not likely” she will participate in Sweden’s opening match against Denmark.

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