Bayern Munich Advances to Women's Champions League Semifinals After Defeating Manchester United

Bayern Munich secured a place in the Women's Champions League semifinals by defeating Manchester United 2-1 in the second leg of their quarterfinal match on April 1, 2026, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The German club won 5-3 on aggregate after taking a 3-2 lead from the first leg at Old Trafford. Manchester United, competing in their debut Champions League campaign, needed to overcome a one-goal deficit but faced significant challenges due to injuries to key players. United took an early lead in the match when Melvine Malard scored in the 11th minute, leveling the aggregate score. However, Bayern Munich dominated the second half, with Glodis Viggosdottir equalizing in the 80th minute from a corner by Carolin Simon. Just minutes later, Linda Dallmann scored a decisive second goal for Bayern with a powerful half-volley after a goal-line clearance. Manchester United manager Marc Skinner acknowledged before the match that reaching the semifinals was a major objective for his team, but they were unable to sustain their first-half performance. Bayern Munich, managed by Jose Barcala, advances to their first European semifinal in five years, having previously struggled in quarterfinal stages. The match drew a large crowd at the Allianz Arena, contrasting with the attendance at the first leg. Key players for Bayern included Pernille Harder, who scored twice in the first leg, and Momoko Tanikawa, who started after scoring the winning goal previously. For Manchester United, captain Maya Le Tissier led the defense, while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made several important saves. The result ends United's European run and adds to a difficult period for the team, which has won only one of its last six matches across all competitions.