Bayern Munich midfielder Linda Dallmann set the tone against Manchester City, delivering a first-half clinic that absolutely locked down any playmaking in the middle. The UEFA Women’s Champions League Matchday 1 already brought upsets and drama, but Dallmann’s performance for Bayern was something else entirely. Her dedicated press, quick transitions in attack, and tireless recoveries covered so much ground, it was impossible to ignore. She even snagged an assist on Giulia Gwinn’s goal, showing she’s not just a defensive force.
Bayern’s Counterattack Mastery and Early UWCL Drama
Bayern sure looks like they have perfected the counterattack in the Champions League. It’s wild because they had less possession and fewer touches on the ball than City, yet they still fired off 15 shots and put four attempts on target. That’s efficiency right there! While they might be bummed to drop points on opening day, with Dallmann running the show like that, you know they are going to bounce back strong for Matchday 2. This is the kind of early season form that tells you a team is ready for anything.
History Made and Costly Errors as Inter Shakes Things Up
Meanwhile, Inter Milan arrived in the UWCL league phase with serious momentum after eliminating Wolfsburg in a qualifier, and then they just went out and got their first-ever league-phase win. And who stepped up? Haley Bugeja, who made history as the first Maltese player to score in this phase of the UWCL. She only needed five minutes to net the club’s first-ever goal in the competition. Inter played with zero fear against a more experienced side, not letting Sweden’s BK Hacken chip away at their possession or long-range attacks. That fearless play paid off big time, even leading to a dramatic red card for BK Hacken’s keeper.
Speaking of keepers, BK Hacken’s Jennifer Falk found herself in a tough spot. She got caught way out of position, and her only option against Brittany Raphino was to challenge. Buzz can definitely come from errors, and that’s exactly what happened here. Matchday 1 has been a whirlwind, showing just how much is at stake every single game.
Fans can catch all this action across CBS Sports platforms, with Paramount+ live streaming all 183 matches each season. CBS Sports Network is airing one match every matchweek, and you can also find select fixtures on CBS Sports Golazo Network. Get ready for Matchday 2, because if Matchday 1 was any indication, this UWCL season is going to be absolutely wild.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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