Bayern Munich vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news
Bayern Munich vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news Manchester United Women head to the Allianz Arena this evening, facing a season-defining test as they look to overturn a narrow first-leg deficit against German champions Bayern Munich. The Red Devils arrive in Bavaria trailing 3–2 after a dramatic encounter at Old Trafford last week. Marc Skinner’s side showed resilience to equalise twice through Maya Le Tissier and Hanna Lundkvist.
However, a late winner from Momoko Tanikawa handed Bayern a slender advantage heading into the second leg. Despite a recent 3–0 derby defeat to Manchester City, United’s European campaign has been historic. Notably, they have kept eight clean sheets in their 12-match European run so far.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, are aiming to protect their unbeaten home record and reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2021. The German giants have been imperious at home, having not tasted defeat in Munich for over a year. Under José Barcala, Bayern recovered brilliantly from a 7–1 loss to Barcelona on Matchday 1 to finish fourth in the league phase.
Boasting a commanding 13-point lead in the Frauen-Bundesliga, the Bavarians recently dispatched Wolfsburg 4–1 to underline their continental credentials. Bayern Munich vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026 Kick-off: 17:45 BST Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich Referee: Tess Olofsson VAR: Katalin Kulcsár Last Meeting: Manchester United 2–3 Bayern Munich (25 March 2026, UWCL) Team news Bayern Munich José Barcala continues to manage a significant injury list, with Lena Oberdorf and Sarah Zadrazil both recovering from cruciate ligament injuries. Notably, Klara Bühl—who set a league phase record with eight assists—remains sidelined with a muscular issue.
Goalkeeper Anna Klink also misses out with a minor muscle tear. However, the hosts can rely on Pernille Harder, who netted twice in the first leg. Manchester United Marc Skinner has confirmed that leading scorer Elisabeth Terland will miss tonight’s clash through fitness concerns.