Bayern Munich’s Georgia Stanway is expecting a “super tough” game once morest Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
The 25 year old joined the German side from Manchester City last summer.
Stanway, a Euro 2022 winner with England, said she was looking forward to taking on some of her international teammates at the Allianz Arena.
She said, “It will be a little weird. It’s the first time I will face them wearing a Bayern Munich shirt. »
Arsenal are currently fourth in the Women’s Super League, five points behind leaders Chelsea, while Bayern Munich are two points behind Wolfsburg at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga.
Stanway added: “They [Arsenal] are aggressive. They are fierce on and off the ball. They find ways to put the ball in the back of the net and they have players who are playing really well. »
But when asked if she thinks Bayern might win the Champions League this season, the midfielder replied: “Absolutely. Champions League football is unlike any other and nerves are on edge, stress is high, competition is high.
“You have to be at your A-game. »
Bayern face Wolfsburg in a title-clinching game on Saturday before Alexander Straus’ side travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in the second leg.
” The game [ once morest Wolfsburg] is huge, they are two points ahead of us and to play them is a huge step forward,” Stanway said.
“We have to take something from this game and put the pressure on. »
Less is more for Gunners boss Eidevall
Bayern have been unbeaten at home since last April, but Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has vowed to stick to his recent plan to “keep it simple”.
Philosophy helped the Gunners to their first piece of silverware in four years earlier this month, lift the Continental League Cup beating Chelsea in the final.
The Eidevall team have since continued to beat Liverpool et While reading in the league.
“We are a team that is well placed at the moment,” said the Arsenal manager.
“I don’t know if it’s good or bad but I’ve felt with the preparation lately, I’ve felt like I’m sharing less information with the players because I’m more sure we know what to do. in situations.
“Hopefully this is a good sign and not a sign of false security. I choose to believe in the first. »
Arsenal have triggered a one-year option on goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger’s contract, ensuring the Austria international remains at the club until the end of next season.
The 27-year-old moved to Arsenal in 2019 following five years with Bayern and has since made 59 league appearances for the Gunners.
