For Bayern, who had won every game they had played in 2025 before this first leg, the highlight was undoubtably just before half-time. Lindsey Heaps' penalty was saved by Maria Luisa Grohs, making her first senior competitive appearance in goal since being diagnosed with a malignant tumour in November.

Manchester City ended Chelsea’s unbeaten run this season as Vivianne Miedema scored twice to give her team a 2-0 win in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.

Manchester City put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a magnificent victory over Chelsea at the Joie Stadium. Vivianne Miedema struck twice in the second half as the Blues inflicted the first defeat of Sonia Bompastor’s reign and consigned the Londoners to a first loss since May 2024.