Manchester United and Bayern Munich Draw in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
Manchester United and Bayern Munich played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The match saw goals from Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich, 2nd minute & 71st minute), Le Tissier (Manchester United, 23rd minute), Lundkvist (Manchester United, 76th minute) and Tanikawa (Bayern Munich, 84th minute).
First Half Action
Bayern Munich struck early, with Pernille Harder finding the net just two minutes into the game. Manchester United responded in the 23rd minute through a goal by Le Tissier, leveling the score. The first half concluded with the teams tied 1-1.
Second Half Drama
The second half saw a flurry of goals. Harder scored again in the 71st minute, giving Bayern Munich the lead once more. However, Manchester United quickly equalized with a goal from Lundkvist in the 76th minute. The decisive goal came in the 84th minute, with Tanikawa scoring for Bayern Munich, securing a 2-3 lead for the German side.
Match Statistics and Form
As of the match, Bayern Munich had a strong recent form, winning their last six games (WWWWWW). Manchester United’s form was more mixed, with a record of WDLLWW in their last six matches.
What’s Next?
Bayern Munich will accept a one-goal lead back to Germany for the second leg of the quarter-final. The return leg will be a crucial match as both teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals, where they could face either Real Madrid or Barcelona.