The FC Bayern footballers are looking forward to their appearance at the legendary Old Trafford with great anticipation. In the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the Munich team will face Manchester United – and an old friend.
The stage could hardly be bigger: At the legendary Old Trafford, FC Bayern will face Manchester United in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League on Wednesday at 9 p.m. and are looking forward to a special reunion: After more than five years in the Bayern jersey, Lea Schüller is now playing for the English women and will meet her former teammates for the first time.
Schüller: “I’m happy”
“I’m looking forward to coming back and seeing my girls,” said Schüller about the “curious” but also “cool” draw. At the same time, the striker is aware of how demanding the task will be: “It will of course be difficult for us, but we will also make it difficult for them.”
FCB finally wants to get back to the semi-finals
For the Munich team it is a great opportunity to make it to the semi-finals for the first time since 2021 – so far the historic triple is still possible. “We all have this dream to achieve this, but we don’t talk about it much,” explained Glódís Viggósdóttir.
Head coach José Barcala is looking forward to the game in the traditional stadium: “It’s very special. This is great for women’s football and the fans.” At the same time, he sees it as “additional motivation to show our best football.”
Eriksson: “This is the stage”
Magdalena Eriksson is also looking forward to the game: “This is the stage we deserve.” But she also knows that the game presents challenges. “We will come into situations that are unfamiliar to us,” warned Barcala. It is crucial to remain calm.
Pernille Harder has a personal connection to Manchester United: “My father is a United fan, I grew up with the club.” For her, a childhood dream comes true: “If you’re a big fan as a child, it’s a dream to play there.”
A strong team from an equally strong league full of top players is waiting for FC Bayern, but the Munich team arrives confidently. They want to show that they are ready for the big nights in Europe.
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Source: BR24Sport on the radio March 25, 2026 – 4:54 a.m
