Rasheedat Ajibade scores as Real Madrid edge PSG in UWCL thriller

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Real Madrid Women secured a narrow 2–1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday, making it two wins from two for the Spanish side.

The visitors took the lead in the 29th minute through Naomie Feller, who converted from Yasmim’s assist.

Just before halftime, Athenea del Castillo Redondo doubled Madrid’s advantage in the 45+2 minute, giving them a comfortable lead heading into the break.

Rasheedat Ajibade pulled one back for the French champions in the 58th minute, finishing off Sakina Karchaoui’s delivery with a superb header to halve the deficit.

Despite late pressure from the hosts, Real Madrid held firm to claim all three points and continue their perfect start to the campaign.

The result leaves Madrid top of their group with six points, while PSG remain in search of their first win in this season’s competition.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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