Bayern Munich lets 2:0 lead against Manchester City slip

At the Sportpark Unterhaching, the match between German champions Bayern Munich and English title defenders Manchester City begins with a quick attack. Already in the eleventh minute Giulia Gwinn puts the Munich women ahead, before the game tilts into the second half.

Bayern extend the lead in the 28th minute with an own goal by Kerstin Casparij to 2-0 and dominate the proceedings. Shortly before halftime, Beth Mead gets lucky and scores the equaliser for City, so the match stands at 2-1 at half‑time.

Late Parallels and Missed Chances

In the second half Manchester City take over the game. In the 61st minute Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic provokes a penalty, which she saves herself, but the chance remains unused.

The Germans keep fighting, but in the 86th minute Carlotta Wamser, an international, equalises the score. Thus the duel ends in a 2-2 draw, denying Bayern the hoped‑for opening win in the new Champions League season.

The outcome leaves the Munich women trembling despite the early lead and shows that even a strong start in the Women's Champions League does not guarantee that the victory can be maintained.