UWCL Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Manchester City

Bayern Munich begins its 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign by hosting reigning Women’s Super League champions Manchester City. The match marks the first fixture for the FC Bayern Frauen at their new home stadium, Sportpark Unterhaching. Bayern enters the contest missing midfielder Lena Oberdorf, though replacement Bernadette Amani returns to the squad after recovering from an injury suffered against Bayer Leverkusen.

Manchester City travels to Germany with three consecutive multi-goal domestic victories to open their season. City's attack features Khadija Shaw, who has recorded four goals and an assist, alongside wingers Lauren Hemp and Mary Fowler, while forward Vivianne Miedema remains sidelined by injury.