Ajibade, Echegini Battle Against Madrid! PSG Fight Back to Hold Real Madrid 1-1 in Champions League

Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini featured as Paris Saint-Germain Women secured a 1-1 away draw against Real Madrid Women in the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. Both Nigerian internationals were involved from the start, with Ajibade playing a prominent role as PSG battled the Spanish giants in an entertaining European encounter. Sports247 reports that Real Madrid made a blistering start to the contest, taking the lead just two minutes into the game through Felicia Schröder, putting the home side ahead before PSG could settle into the encounter.

The early setback forced the French side to respond, but Real Madrid continued to defend their advantage as the match progressed. PSG eventually found their breakthrough in the 74th minute when Sakina Karchaoui converted from the penalty spot to bring the visitors level. The equaliser changed the complexion of the contest as PSG pushed for a possible winner, while Real Madrid remained determined to protect their home advantage.

Echegini’s evening came to an end in the 83rd minute when she was substituted for Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde, with PSG managing the closing stages of the encounter. Despite efforts from both sides, neither team could find the decisive second goal, with the contest ending 1-1. For Ajibade and Echegini, the appearance represents another opportunity to compete at the highest level of European women’s club football while continuing to build momentum ahead of their international commitments with the Super Falcons.

PSG will now turn their attention to their next assignment, with Oud-Heverlee Leuven set to visit on October 1 in a league fixture. The Parisian side will be hoping to build on the positive away result as their demanding campaign continues on both domestic and European fronts.