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Bayern Munich Frauen suffer second half collapse in 2-2 draw with Manchester City

Bayern Munich began its 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign with a frustrating 2-2 draw against reigning Women’s Super League champions Manchester City. The hosts opened up a 2-0 lead in their inaugural match at their new grounds, Sportpark Unterhaching…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:30 PM
Bayern Munich Frauen suffer second half collapse in 2-2 draw with Manchester City
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich Frauen drew 2-2 against Manchester City in the UEFA Women's Champions League opener.
  • Giulia Gwinn opened the scoring in the 11th minute before a Kerstin Casparij own goal made it 2-0.
  • Beth Mead pulled a goal back for Manchester City just before halftime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich Frauen drew 2-2 against Manchester City in their 2026/27 UEFA Women's Champions League opening match at Sportpark Unterhaching. The German champions took a commanding 2-0 lead early in the match, courtesy of an 11th-minute goal from Giulia Gwinn and a 28th-minute own goal by Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij.

Manchester City cut the deficit right before halftime when former Arsenal forward Beth Mead scored following deflections involving Bunny Shaw and Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir. In the second half, Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic conceded a penalty on Aoba Fujino but redeemed herself by saving Shaw's penalty kick before Bayern ultimately surrendered their lead.

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