Bayern Munich Needs to Show Their Worth in UWCL, According to Magda Eriksson
Upcoming Battle: Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyonnais in UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter-Final
Thrills and nerves surround Magdalena Eriksson, Bayern Munich's defender, as her team prepares to face Olympique Lyonnais in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League. Lyon, the eight-time holders of the title, boast an impressive, undefeated record in regulation time this season. While Bayern have never advanced beyond the semi-finals, missing out on the knockout stages last season, they are more than eager to make up for it this time around.
Eriksson shares the team's enthusiasm, stating, "We're extremely hungry about reaching this knockout stage because last year we unfortunately missed out on it." With her eyes set on the trophy, which she's yet to win, Eriksson hopes that this season will be the breakthrough for this remarkable team. "This is exactly where we want to be," she says, emphasizing their potential.
Eriksson has a personal connection with Lyon, having faced them multiple times during her time at Chelsea. Although Eriksson captained Chelsea to a dramatic elimination of Bayern in the 2021 UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals (Bayern's best-ever run in the competition), she missed out on the opportunity to lift the trophy when Chelsea lost the final 0-4 to FC Barcelona in Gothenburg.
As both teams gear up for their match in Munich, Eriksson acknowledges the threats Lyon poses, naming players like Tabitha Chawinga, Kadidiatou Diani, and Wendie Renard as formidable opponents. The original encounter between the two teams occurred in 2021, with Bayern emerging triumphant in their first meeting (1-0), but Lyon securing victory in the following two games (2-1 twice).
With a compelling past and strong current form, both teams look set for an exhilarating performance. Aiming to avenge their past losses and etch their names in UEFA Women's Champions League history, Bayern and Lyon are preparing for a battle that promises to captivate viewers, with the match scheduled to air exclusively on the DAZN platform.
Extra Insights
- In the first leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-finals, Lyon dominated Bayern with a 2-0 victory on March 18, 2025.
- Lyon is the record eight-time winner of the UEFA Women's Champions League.
- Bayern have yet to progress beyond the semi-finals, losing out in the last eight four times.
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Magdalena Eriksson, now part of Bayern Munich, seeks to elude the unfortunate miss in the knockout stages experienced last season, especially ahead of their match against Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Despite absent victories against Lyon in their previous encounters, Eriksson, ready to avenge past losses, identifies Tabitha Chawinga, Kadidiatou Diani, and Wendie Renard as notable challenges for Bayern. In a thrilling twist, the upcoming match is set to be broadcast exclusively on the DAZN platform, providing opportunities for fans to witness the battle's unfolding. Interestingly, in the 2024-25 season's first leg, Lyon managed to outperform Bayern with a 2-0 victory on March 18, 2025.
