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Manchester City Draw with Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League Opener

In an exciting return to the Women’s Champions League, Manchester City held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw after a comeback performance in Germany.

23 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Manchester City Draw with Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League Opener — Archive photoPhoto: Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Manchester City faced Bayern Munich in their first match of the Women’s Champions League season, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The match took place at Bayern’s home ground and was marked by a competitive atmosphere, with both teams showing significant determination throughout.

Bayern opened the scoring with Giulia Gwinn finding the net, followed by an own goal from Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij, giving Bayern a two-goal advantage early in the match. However, Manchester City responded strongly in the second half.

City's Beth Mead initiated the comeback with a goal, followed later by Carlotta Wamser scoring the equalizer, securing a vital point for the visitors. The second half showcased a much-improved performance from Manchester City, which pleased their head coach, Andrée Jeglertz.

Jeglertz remarked on the resilience of the team, highlighting their ability to recover from a challenging first half. He expressed satisfaction with the determination displayed by his players during the comeback.

The match's dynamic shift in the second half added to the excitement of the competition as teams strive for success in the Women’s Champions League. City’s performance sets a promising tone for their campaign ahead, contrasting with Bayern's initial lead.

In related news, Disney+ faced criticism for an unintended advertisement interruption during a separate match involving Arsenal, disrupting coverage of the game against HB Køge. Fans expressed displeasure after missing approximately three minutes of action late in the match, despite Arsenal securing a 1-0 victory.

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