City returns to European stage

Manchester City faced Bayern Munich in their first Women's Champions League match after a year away from the competition. The English champions arrived in Germany full of confidence after a 4-2 win over Liverpool.

Bayern dominated the first half

Bayern Munich controlled the opening 45 minutes with fresh legs after resting key players. Klara Bühl's pace and movement stretched City's defence throughout.

Gwinn breaks the deadlock

Giulia Gwinn opened the scoring in the 11th minute after Linda Dallmann broke clear and sent her through. The full-back finished coolly past Ayaka Yamashita.

Own goal doubles Bayern's lead

Kerstin Casparij diverted a dangerous Pernille Harder cross into her own net to make it 2-0. City were struggling to find space and playing into Bayern's hands.

Mead scores controversial goal

Beth Mead tapped home just before half-time after a blue smoke flare disrupted play. The referee allowed play to continue as Casparij burst forward and crossed for Shaw, whose shot deflected to Mead.

Jeglertz backs his team at half-time

City's head coach Andrée Jeglertz believed in his side's ability to fight back. He noted Bayern's dominance in the first half but felt City could still get something from the game.

“The mentality of winning and the belief is there. It shows something about this group again.”

Shaw's penalty saved in second half

City should have equalized when Aoba Fujino was brought down by Ena Mahmutovic. Khadija Shaw's penalty was saved by Bayern's goalkeeper.

Wamser rescues a point late on

Carlotta Wamser arrived unmarked on the edge of the box with four minutes to play and rifled home the equalizer. The summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen scored on her return to Germany.

City holds on for the draw

Bayern substitute Edna Imade had two big chances to win it late on but City held firm. The visitors secured a 2-2 draw and face Real Madrid next week in Manchester.