Manchester United Women face Bayern Munich at Old Trafford tonight in their first-leg match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals.
This marks a significant moment for the Red Devils, who have proven themselves as serious contenders in their first full season in this competition.
Having successfully navigated the league phase, including a victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Marc Skinner’s team defeated Atlético Madrid 5–0 on aggregate to reach this stage.
United’s strong defense has been key, maintaining eight clean sheets during their 12-match European journey so far.
The team includes three former Bayern players—Lea Schüller, Julia Zigiotti Olme, and Fridolina Rolfö—who will be keen to perform well against their old team.
Bayern Munich enters the match in strong form, boasting a remarkable 22-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.
They secured their place in the quarter-finals by finishing fourth in the league phase and bounced back impressively from a heavy defeat against Barcelona on opening day.
Under coach José Barcala, Bayern has been strong away from home, winning their last six competitive matches by a combined score of 18–1.
With experienced talents like Pernille Harder and Georgia Stanway, Bayern presents a tough challenge for United, who aim to secure a favorable result for the return leg in Munich.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Referee: Olatz Rivera Olmedo
- VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva
- Last Meeting: First competitive meeting
Team News
Manchester United Women
Marc Skinner has stated that Hinata Miyazawa may start following her return from Japan’s Asian Cup win.
Jayde Riviere is also back after missing two matches. However, Dominique Janssen will not play due to an injury assessed after the West Ham match.
Long-term absentees include Ella Toone, Leah Galton, and Celin Bizet Donnum. Lea Schüller will face her former team after scoring over 100 goals during her five years at Bayern.
Bayern Munich
Bayern is dealing with a defensive crisis, missing Sarah Zadrazil, Lena Oberdorf, and Katharina Naschenweng. Goalkeeper Anna Klink is also out for two weeks with a muscle injury.
Klara Bühl, who set a record with eight assists in the league phase, will miss this match due to injury. Pernille Harder comes in after a strong two-goal performance against Essen recently.
Form
Manchester United Women
Sitting second in the WSL, Manchester United arrives following a thrilling 2-1 win over Everton, with Melvine Malard scoring the winner in the 94th minute.
The Red Devils have turned Old Trafford into a fortress, boasting a six-match home winning streak in all competitions.
They have shown their ability to compete at the highest level, taking points against PSG and Juventus in Europe this season.
Bayern Munich
Bayern leads the Frauen-Bundesliga and comes to Manchester on a 10-match winning streak.
Their recent performance included a dominant 5-0 victory against Essen, extending their unbeaten run since early in the season.
The German team aims for their first UWCL final, having 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 shown live in the UK on Disney+. Coverage starts ahead of the 20:00 kick-off at Old Trafford.
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