Man United Women face season-defining week vs Bayern Munich and Man City
Recent setbacks and the stakes
United are out of the FA Cup after a fifth‑round defeat to Chelsea and have just lost the League Cup final 2‑0 to the same opponents, leaving their trophy hopes hanging on two upcoming matches.
The Red Devils also suffered a goalless draw at West Ham, a result that has tightened the race for a top‑three finish in the WSL.
European ambitions: Bayern Munich clash
The quarter‑final first leg against Bayern Munich kicks off at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Bayern sit 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, but a win would send United to their first ever Champions League semi‑final.
Domestic battle: Manchester City showdown
United’s next league test is against league leaders Manchester City Women on Saturday. City previously beat United 3‑0 in November and have recently drawn at Aston Villa and lost to Arsenal, showing they are not invincible.
- Out of the FA Cup after a fifth‑round loss to Chelsea.
- Lost the League Cup final 2‑0 to Chelsea.
- Quarter‑final first leg vs Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
- City defeated United 3‑0 in November.
- Bayern lead the Bundesliga by 11 points.
Victory over Bayern Munich, to reach a Champions League semi‑final, would be a monumental achievement for a team that is many years behind Europe's elite.
January signings and recent form
January brought in striker Lea Schuller, forward Ellen Wangerheim and full‑back Hanna Lundkvist, adding depth that helped United win eight of their first nine games of 2026.
Highlights include a 5‑0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and a four‑match winning streak in the WSL that kept them in contention for European qualification.
