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Bayern Women Host Real Madrid in UWCL Showdown
28 Oct
Summary
- Bayern Women host Real Madrid in a crucial UEFA Women's Champions League match.
- Both teams have shown strong recent domestic form after mixed Champions League starts.
- FC Bayern's new home, Uhlsport Park, will host this historic first competitive fixture.
Frauen-Bundesliga giants FC Bayern are set to host Real Madrid at their new home, Uhlsport Park, for a pivotal UEFA Women's Champions League fixture on Wednesday. This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.
Following the international break, Bayern Frauen have demonstrated potent offensive capabilities, scoring five goals in consecutive domestic matches against Stuttgart and RB Leipzig. Their European campaign has seen a mix of outcomes, including squandering an early lead against Manchester City but securing a late victory over Benfica.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, has displayed resilience, recovering from a significant El Clásico defeat with successive home wins in Liga F. Their Champions League journey so far has included draws against strong opponents like PSG and Manchester City, positioning them as a competitive force.
Several key players are noted in the team news. Lena Oberdorf and Guila Gwinn remain unavailable for Bayern due to injury. Jovana Damnjanović might rejoin the squad, having been sidelined since the Benfica match. Ena Mahmutović is suspended for league play but will start in goal for the Champions League fixture. Notably, midfielder Arianna Caruso returns to her former club, while Elisa Senß and Lineth Beerensteyn also made summer moves to Real Madrid from German clubs.
