Bayern Munich Women hosted Juventus in a crucial Women's Champions League clash at FC Bayern Campus, looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat against Barcelona. Juventus, despite a slow start in Serie A, aimed to build on their narrow victory over Benfica.
Confirmed Lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Juventus
The confirmed lineups showcased the strategic choices of both coaches. Bayern Munich's lineup included:
- Grohs
- Gwinn
- Viggósdóttir ©
- Ballisager
- Kett
- Caruso
- Stanway
- Tanikawa
- Dallmann
- Bühl
- Harder
Juventus countered with:
- Peyraud-Magnin
- Lenzini
- Salvai
- Kullberg
- Carbonell
- Wälti
- Schatzer
- Bonansea ©
- Pinto
- Vangsgaard
- Cambiaghi
Bayern's coach, José Antonio Barcala, had to reshuffle the squad due to injuries, with Maria Grohs replacing Ena Mahmutovic in goal and Linda Dallmann starting in midfield. Juventus' star player, Cristiana Girelli, started on the bench.
Juventus Prepared for Bayern's Strengths
Juventus' coach, Massimiliano Canzi, acknowledged Bayern's strength in set pieces. "Bayern Munich are very strong on set pieces... We'll have to put in a perfect performance to come back to Italy with a positive result," Canzi stated. He emphasized the importance of balance and a winning mentality.
Where to Watch the Game
For viewers in the United States, the match was streamed live on Paramount+. Fans abroad could use a VPN like NordVPN to access their usual streaming services.
The game promised to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe's top women's teams.