Di UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase second-round match between Benfica Women and Bayern Munich dey happen for Estádio da Tapadinha, Lisbon, Portugal on September 30. Di Portuguese side open dia campaign with 2-1 away win over Juventus, while di Munich club surrender two-goal lead against Manchester City and settle for 2-2 draw.
Benfica Women don win every competitive match dis season. Dem lift Portuguese Super Cup after thrashing Porto 5-1, then beat Racing Power and Rio Ave without conceding, before securing important Champions League victory over Juventus thanks to brace from Marit Bratberg Lund. Coaching staff hardly change starting lineup, regardless of opponent level. Only one or two positions dey usually rotated, and na why cohesion remain one of Portuguese side biggest strengths.
Bayern Munich don win every match on domestic stage, including German Super Cup and opening five league fixtures. In German Cup, Munich side also edge past Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1, largely with reserve lineup. At same time, defense remain vulnerable area. Bayern keep just two clean sheets in eight competitive matches dis season, while in September dem allow opponents to score twice in three consecutive games.
Benfica come into match in excellent shape and dem more than capable of exploiting Bayern defensive problems. Given dia current form and lineup stability, goal for hosts look like realistic prospect. However, Bayern remain stronger side in terms of squad depth and attacking firepower. German club historically perform well against Benfica and, even with inconsistent defense, should create enough chances to secure victory.
Bayern captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir talk say Benfica na well-organized side with great quality in possession and obvious attacking strength. She talk say if Bayern give dem time and space, dem go play dia way out of any situation. She add say Bayern need to dey tight, alert and aggressive in defense. Head coach José Barcala also express say he expect exciting, intense, and challenging match, while Bayern forward Linda Dallmann predict say result go come down a lot to mentality and physicality. Prediction from di preview: Bayern wins 3-1.
For di match, Ivan Baptista and José Barcala both set up with 4-2-3-1 formation. Bayern start to push. Corner for FC Bayern München Ladies, conceded by Lena Pauels. Linda Dallmann left footed shot from outside di box blocked, assisted by Giulia Gwinn.
Pernille Harder left footed shot from centre of di box saved in bottom left corner by Lena Pauels, assisted by Jovana Damnjanovic. Harder header from very close range too high, assisted by Franziska Kett with cross. Frøya Dorsin right footed shot from outside di box saved in top right corner by Ena Mahmutovic, assisted by Anna Csiki. Harder left footed shot from centre of di box blocked, assisted by Linda Dallmann.
Delay over. Dem ready to continue. Delay in match because of injury to Pauleta. Diana Gomes right footed shot from outside di box too high, assisted by Anna Csiki following corner. Corner for Benfica Women, conceded by Giulia Gwinn.
Jovana Damnjanovic left footed shot from centre of di box blocked, assisted by Klara Bühl. Damnjanovic header from centre of di box blocked, assisted by Klara Bühl with cross. Pernille Harder win free kick on right wing. Foul by Lúcia Alves. Foul by Bernadette Amani, Anna Csiki win free kick in defensive half. Momoko Tanikawa win free kick on right wing. Foul by Lúcia Alves. Corner for Benfica Women, conceded by Klara Bühl. Jovana Damnjanovic header from centre of di box miss to left, assisted by Giulia Gwinn with cross.
