Get prepared for a decisive match on the large stage: FC Bayern Women host Manchester United on the Allianz Arena within the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final (get your tickets now!). After a thrilling 3-2 away win within the first leg, the Munich aspect will likely be trying to seal their place within the semi-finals of the premier membership competitors in European ladies’s soccer in entrance of their residence crowd. Kick-off towards the Red Devils is at 18:45 CEST on Wednesday night.
Latest information from FC Bayern
The first step has been taken: due to the slender 3-2 first leg win in Manchester, the FCB ladies have put themselves in a good place for the second leg. In a tumultuous match on the prestigious Old Trafford, Pernille Harder put the Munich aspect forward after simply two minutes. After Maya Le Tissier (24′) equalised for the hosts, it was the Dane once more (71′) who restored the lead together with her second aim. It was additionally the 33-year-old’s third consecutive brace. Lundkvist introduced United again into the sport with a header within the 76th minute, however Momoko Tanikawa (84′) had the ultimate and decisive say together with her aim to make it 3-2 and provides the Munich ladies the win.
The gown rehearsal forward of the second leg went in accordance with plan for the double winners: with their 2-0 win at residence towards 1. FC Nürnberg on the weekend, the Munich aspect equalled the membership document of 18 league wins in a row and took one other step in the direction of defending their title.
The opposition: Manchester United
Manchester United’s ladies have already had a lengthy journey within the Champions League: the Red Devils secured their first-ever look within the premier membership competitors in European ladies’s soccer through the qualifying spherical. With 4 wins and two defeats, head coach Marc Skinner’s crew missed out on direct qualification for the quarter-finals by simply a single level. The English aspect had been seeded and confronted Atlético Madrid within the play-offs the place, thanks to 2 commanding victories, United finally secured a spot among the many high eight groups in Europe.
Skinner’s crew suffered a critical setback within the Women’s Super League on the weekend: The Red Devils misplaced 3-0 to rivals and league leaders Manchester City and slipped from second to fourth place.
🔎 We take a nearer take a look at Manchester United in our opposition profile:
Team information
Head coach José Barcala stays with out Sarah Zadrazil and Lena Oberdorf as they get better from their cruciate ligament accidents. Alara Şehitler (partial ACL tear), Klara Bühl (muscular), Jovana Damnjanović (workload) and Katharina Naschenweng(knee) are additionally nonetheless unavailable, whereas Anna Klink will even miss out as a consequence of a minor muscle tear.
Pre-match quotes
José Barcala: “We made a few adjustments and analysed United’s processes again. But it could be a completely different game, they might well change their tactics. That’s why it will be extremely important for us to manage the game well. We expect very aggressive and well-organised opponents. The fans’ presence will give us tremendous energy and will also carry us through difficult phases. This support is the result of the connection this team have built up with the fans over the past few years.”
Giulia Gwinn: “It’s the greatest thing ever to play in the Champions League in front of your own fans. We’re very strong as a collective and have no fear, but a healthy respect for United. We know what we’re capable of and won’t leave anyone on their own on the pitch. Everyone is on board, everyone knows what’s at stake.”
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We took a nearer take a look at Momoko Tanikawa forward of the second leg towards United:
🏟️ Ahead of the conflict with the Red Devils, we take a look again at our earlier matches on the Allianz Arena:
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