Bianca Rech, the sporting director of Bayern Munich’s women’s squad, has heaped praise on Danish international striker Pernille Harder following the German club’s advancement to the semi-finals of the Champions League. This achievement came on Wednesday night after overcoming Manchester United.
Bayern’s 3-2 victory at Old Trafford, featuring a brace from lifelong United fan Pernille Harder, provided the German side with a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg. However, just 11 minutes into the match, Malard Melvine capitalised on a defensive error from Bayern to give United an early lead on the night, restoring parity in the tie.
Despite enduring relentless pressure from Bayern, United managed to maintain their composure. Harder came close, forcing a crucial save from United’s goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce just after the half-time break.
Germany’s captain, Giulia Gwinn, narrowly missed the target in the last 15 minutes of the match. After 81 minutes, the deadlock was finally broken when Glodis Viggosdottir netted a header from a rebound following Bayern’s 13th corner.
Bayern struck again just three minutes later, with Dallmann delivering a powerful shot from the edge of the area that sailed past Tullis-Joyce and into the top corner, sealing the victory.
Following the win, Bianca Rech expressed her admiration for Pernille Harder, stating: “When you analyse Pernille Harder—her mentality and quality—she is undoubtedly a player who can turn the tide in significant matches.”
This triumph propels Bayern into the semi-finals for the first time since 2021, where they are poised to face reigning Spanish champions Barcelona, a team that had previously triumphed 7-1 against them in the group stage.
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