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Khadija Shaw rescues draw for Manchester City against Real Madrid in the UEFA Women's Champions League
2 Oct 2026
Khadija Shaw scored the goal that earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with Sky Sports reporting that a late refereeing decision also shaped the final stages of the match.
According to Sky Sports, Manchester City took a point from a match that remained tight until the closing moments, when a Real Madrid goal was dramatically disallowed. The publication said Shaw’s equaliser proved decisive in ensuring City left with a draw.
The Guardian reported that Manchester City head coach Andrée Jeglertz said the wider noise surrounding the club had no effect on his women’s team, and that he highlighted the group’s spirit after the result. The Guardian also described the performance as coming during a week of turmoil around the club.
The draw leaves Manchester City with a result built on a late response from Shaw and a disciplined defensive effort against Real Madrid, who were held to a point in the group stage contest.
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