Manchester United survived Dominique Janssen's controversial red card to continue their 100 per cent start to life in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Fridolina Rolfo had given the visitors the lead with her first goal for the club after an impressive opening 25 minutes, but United were left shellshocked just before half-time after Janssen was given her marching orders following a VAR review.

The defender had been originally shown a yellow card after bringing down Atleti striker Gio Garbelini. While the original decision seemed a fair one given the nature of the challenge, referee Eleni Antoniou was sent to the on-field monitor to review the decision.

The card was overturned and changed to a red, with Garbelini subsequently stretchered off following the challeng

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