UEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Real Madrid

FC Bayern host Real Madrid at Uhlsport Park in Unterhaching for the opening fixture of UEFA Women's Champions League matchday 3. Bayern enter the clash following domestic five-goal wins over Stuttgart and RB Leipzig, having previously squandered a lead against Manchester City and defeated Benfica in European play. Real Madrid arrive after domestic victories against Espanyol and Tenerife, alongside Champions League draws with PSG and Manchester City.

This match marks the first competitive meeting between the two women's sides, though Bayern won a pre-season friendly 4-1 last year. For Bayern, Lena Oberdorf and Giulia Gwinn remain sidelined, but Jovana Damnjanovic could return, while goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic starts despite a domestic suspension. Real Madrid's squad features several former Frauen-Bundesliga players, including Arianna Caruso, Elisa Senss, and Lineth Beerensteyn.