Bayern München vs Manchester United Women's Champions League preview: Where to watch, full lowdown

Bayern München and Manchester United meet in Munich for their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday 1 April.

What do you need to know?

Bayern take a 3-2 lead into this game having twice led the first leg through Pernille Harder, only for United to equalise each time before substitute Momoko Tanikawa conjured a winner. Coach Jose Barcala executed a specific tactical plan to go direct over United's high press and his team delivered at key moments to take an advantage back to Munich.

Unbeaten at home since 18 March 2025, when they lost to OL Lyonnes in the first leg of their last Women's Champions League quarter-final, Bayern know keeping that run going will take them into the competition's last four for only the third time in their eight European campaigns.

United, making their debut at this stage, look to continue a season that began back in the second qualifying round in August 2025. Their only previous trip to Germany resulted in a 5-2 loss at Wolfsburg on Matchday 4 of this season's league phase, but they will take confidence from winning their three other away games in the competition proper — beating Atleti twice and Juventus once.

With just one goal separating the teams and the chance to face Spanish opposition in a semi-final at stake, both sides have everything to play for in Munich.

Pernille Harder scored twice for Bayern in the first legGetty Images

Possible line-ups

Bayern: Mahmutovic; Gwinn, Viggósdóttir, Gilles, Simon; Caruso, Stanway; Dallmann, Tanikawa, Kett; Harder
Out: Alara (knee), Bühl (calf), Klink (muscular), Naschenweng (knee)
Doubtful: Damnjanović (muscular)

Manchester United: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, Turner, Lundkvist; Zigiotti Olme, Miyazawa, Naalsund; Park, Malard, Rolfö
Out: Galton (back), Sandberg (knee), Terland (fitness), Toone (hip), Wangerheim (shin)
Doubtful: Janssen (hamstring)

Form guide

Bayern
Last six games: WWWWWW
Last match: Bayern 2-0 Nürnberg, 28/03, Frauen Bundesliga
Where they stand: 1st in Frauen Bundesliga, German Cup semi-finals

Man United
Last six games: LLWDLW
Last match: Man United 0-3 Man City, 28/03, Women's Super League
Where they stand: 4th in Women's Super League

View from the camps

Jose Barcala, Bayern coach: "We have made a few adjustments and analysed United's tactics again. But it could be a completely different game; they might change their approach. That's precisely why it will be extremely important for us to manage the match well. We expect a very aggressive and well-organised opponent. The presence of the fans will give us tremendous energy and will carry us through difficult phases."

Marc Skinner, Man United coach: "I believe in this team. The only thing missing [which stopped] Bayern from having a really tough night at Old Trafford was a little bit of composure in the final third. There were two or three passes that we missed that would have created goalscoring opportunities, so we have to sharpen up on that."

Giulia Gwinn, Bayern defender: "It's the greatest thing to play Champions League football in front of our own fans. We are very strong as a team. We are not afraid, but we have healthy respect for United. We know what we are capable of and we will not abandon each other on the pitch. Everyone is on board, everyone knows what is at stake."

Hanna Lundkvist, Manchester United defender: "I'm super excited for tomorrow, we know how big of a game it is. The team is just super excited to try and do all that we can. The only thing on everyone's minds [is to make a comeback], there's no other option than to give our all." 

Where is the 2026 UEFA Women's Champions League final being played?

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Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, will host the 2026 UEFA Women's Champions League final on Saturday 23 May.

The final will be the first UEFA women's club decider to be played in Norway, although Ullevaal – opened in 1926 and renovated on several occasions since – staged the UEFA Women's EURO final in both 1987 and 1997. It is the regular home of the Norway women's and men's national teams. The 2016 men's UEFA Super Cup was also held in Norway, in Trondheim.