Manchester United Women vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Manchester United Women welcome Bayern Munich to Old Trafford tonight for a historic first-leg encounter as they make their debut appearance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals.

The Red Devils arrive at this landmark moment having established themselves as genuine European contenders in their first full campaign.

After navigating a challenging league phase that included a victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Marc Skinner’s side dismantled Atlético Madrid 5–0 on aggregate in the knockout play-offs to reach the final eight.

United’s success has been built on a rock-solid defence that has kept eight clean sheets across their 12-match European run so far.

Notably, the squad features three former Bayern stars—Lea Schüller, Julia Zigiotti Olme, and Fridolina Rolfö—who will be eager to make an impact against their old employers.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, travel to Manchester in imperious form, currently enjoying a staggering 22-match unbeaten run across all competitions.

The German champions secured automatic progression to this stage by finishing fourth in the league phase, recovering brilliantly from a heavy opening-day loss to Barcelona.

Under José Barcala, the Bavarians have been clinical on their travels, winning their last six competitive away games by a combined scoreline of 18–1.

Boasting experienced stars like Pernille Harder and Georgia Stanway, Bayern represent the ultimate test for United as they look to secure a result to take back to Munich.

Manchester United Women vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news

Team News

Manchester United Women

Marc Skinner has confirmed that Hinata Miyazawa is in contention to start after returning from Japan’s Asian Cup triumph.

Jayde Riviere is also available again after a two-match absence. However, the hosts will be without Dominique Janssen, who is undergoing assessment for an injury sustained against West Ham.

Long-term absentees include Ella Toone, Leah Galton, and Celin Bizet Donnum. Notably, Lea Schüller enters the match against her former club having scored over 100 goals during her five-year spell in Munich.

Bayern Munich

The visitors are facing a significant defensive crisis, with Sarah Zadrazil, Lena Oberdorf, and Katharina Naschenweng all ruled out. Goalkeeper Anna Klink is also sidelined for two weeks with a muscle tear.

Notably, Klara Bühl set a league phase record with eight assists this term but will miss this leg through injury. Pernille Harder remains the danger woman, arriving fresh from a clinical two-goal performance against Essen at the weekend.

Form

Manchester United Women

Manchester United sit second in the WSL and arrive on a high after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton, where Melvine Malard secured a 94th-minute winner.

The Red Devils have turned Leigh Sports Village and Old Trafford into strongholds, currently boasting a six-match home winning streak across all competitions.

Significantly, they have already proven their ability to compete with the elite this term, having taken points from both PSG and Juventus in Europe.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are domestic leaders in the Frauen-Bundesliga and arrive in Manchester following a dominant 10-match winning streak.

Their weekend was highlighted by a 5-0 demolition of Essen, further extending an unbeaten run that stretches back to early in the season.

Notably, the German giants are aiming for their first-ever UWCL final and have reached the quarter-finals in eight of the last ten seasons.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Tull Joyce; Awujo, Le Tissier, Turner, Lundkvist; Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme; Park, Naalsund, Rolfö; Schüller

Bayern Munich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mahmutovic; Gwinn, Viggósdóttir, Gilles, Simon; Caruso, Stanway; Dallmann, Imade, Kett; Harder

How to Watch Manchester United Women vs Bayern Munich?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Disney+. Coverage begins ahead of the 20:00 kick-off at Old Trafford.

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