BAYERN MÜNCHEN CROWNED INAUGURAL W7F CHAMPIONS IN STYLE

ESTORIL, PORTUGAL (23 May, 2025) — In a final worthy of the occasion, Bayern München came from behind to defeat Manchester United 2-1 and claim the first-ever W7F title. Both teams entered the match undefeated and full of confidence, and the early exchanges reflected the high stakes, with chances at both ends and standout saves from Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Ena Mahmutovic. Manchester United took a surprising lead just before halftime when Melvine Malard dispossessed a Bayern defender, allowing Simi Awujo to fire in a rocket against the run of play. But Bayern responded like champions. In the second half, Momoko Tanikawa continued her brilliant tournament with a sharp finish to level the score. Then, with the clock ticking down, Sarah Zadrazil turned inside the box and fired home the winner to seal the comeback. A memorable final brought the curtain down on a spectacular tournament in Estoril, with both teams showcasing elite talent, grit, and flair. Bayern are crowned champions after a handful of wins. With pre- and post-match antics, joyful goal celebrations, and pure dominance, the Germans earned the top spot and won over the crowd.

GOALSCORERS

BAYERN MÜNCHEN
21 ' - MOMOKO TANIKAWA
26' - SARAH ZADRAZIL

MANCHESTER UNITED
‍14' - SIMI AWUJO

BAYERN MÜNCHEN STARTING 7

#32 Ena Mahmutovic (GK), #15 Glodis Viggosdottir (C), #2 Linda Sembrant, #9 Jovana Damnjanovic, #10 Linda Dallmann, #16 Julia Zigiotti, #30 Carolin Simon
SUBS: #1 Maria Grohs (GK), #5 Magdalena Eriksson, #6 Tuva Hansen, #18 Momoko Tanikawa, #21 Pernille Harder, #24 Weronika Zwistowska, #25 Sarah Zadrazil

MANCHESTER UNITED STARTING 7

#91 Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK), #5 Aiofe Mannion (C), #13 Simi Awujo, #17 Dominique Janssen, #19 Elisabeth Terland, #34 Emma Watson, #38 Jessica Simpson
SUBS: #1 Kayla Rendell (GK), #3 Gabrielle George, #4 Maya Le Tissier, #8 Grace Clinton, #9 Melvine Malard, #15 Celine Bizet, #16 Lisa Naalsund