Manchester United Women face a difficult task to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a 3-1 quarter-final first-leg loss to Bayern Munich. The match took place at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday night. Pernille Harder and Lea Schuller provided the visitors with a two-goal lead before half-time.
United improved after the interval and reduced the deficit through a Geyse strike in the 78th minute. However, Bayern Munich restored their two-goal cushion late in the game when Damaris Egurrola scored from a set-piece. Despite the result, manager Marc Skinner told reporters that the tie remains alive. He praised his players for their second-half performance and resilience against the German champions.
According to The Guardian, the result leaves United needing a significant victory in the return leg in Germany next week. Skinner noted that his team created enough chances to suggest a comeback is possible. The club aims to reach its first European semi-final, per Sky Sports reports. United must now prepare for the second leg in Munich on April 1.
