Safia Middleton-Patel reacts to her outstanding display in Man United’s historic win vs. PSG | OneFootball

Manchester United goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has insisted she was not fazed by the occasion as she started in the club’s Champions League triumph over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Middleton-Patel dazzles vs. PSG

With Phallon Tullis-Joyce ruled out of the contest with a facial injury, Marc Skinner named Middleton-Patel in goal for the fixture.

It was just the second United start for Middleton-Patel and her first both in Europe and at Old Trafford.

But she did not look out of place, producing a string of fine saves that aided United as they cruised to a 2-1 victory, courtesy of strikes from Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfo.

The shot-stopper denied Anais Ebayilin with a brilliant save just moments after Olga Carmona had equalised for the visitors to make it 1-1.

After the final whistle, Skinner branded Middleton-Patel his player of the match, hailing the Wales international’s mental fortitude.

Skinner also praised the 21-year-old’s ability to calm play.

Middleton-Patel spoke to Disney+ and revealed that she found out she was starting the game only that morning.

Middleton-Patel reflects on huge PSG game

She said [as quoted by SheKicks], “I’ve been here a couple of times but only to warm up, so today was really special.”

“I’ve trained with Phallon and Kayla [Rendell] day in and day out so when you get called on, I’m ready, and I’m not nervous.”

“It’s one of them I’ve trained for. To get this moment is just spectacular.”

She continued, “You train for these moments and to pull it off in a game like this at such short notice, I’m really happy with it.”

United are back in action on Saturday when they face cross-town rivals Manchester City.

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