FC Bayern München's women defeated Manchester United 3-2 (1-1) in the Champions League quarter-final first leg in Manchester. Pernille Harder scored twice (2nd and 71st minutes) for the visitors, with Momoko Tanikawa adding a late winner (84th). The return leg is next Wednesday at the Allianz Arena.
FC Bayern München's women secured a strong position for the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 (1-1) victory over Manchester United in the quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford, home of the English league's second-placed side. Coach José Barcala's team took an early lead in the second minute when Arianna Caruso lofted a long pass to Pernille Harder, who calmly scored her sixth Champions League goal of the season. Manchester United equalized from a penalty in the 24th minute, converted by captain Maya Le Tissier after Glodis Perla Viggosdottir handled a shot from former Bayern player Lea Schüller, who had switched clubs at the turn of the year. Schüller missed two chances before halftime with a right-foot shot and a header. After the break, Harder netted again (71st), but Hanna Lundkvist headed an equalizer for United from a corner (76th). Momoko Tanikawa sealed the win with a low shot from 14 meters (84th). Bayern appeared passive at times after their opener but converted their opportunities efficiently. A semi-final against FC Barcelona looms if they advance; Barcelona had thrashed Bayern 7-1 in the group stage and beat Real Madrid 6-2 in their first leg. The return match is next Wednesday at 6:45 pm at the Allianz Arena, broadcast on Disney+.
