“We can’t just”: United Women star warns her side what they can’t do in massive European tie versus Bayern

Manchester United Women are preparing to face Bayern Munich tonight in the Champions League. They will go into the match with confidence after a last-gasp victory over Everton at the weekend. United were also convincing last time out in Europe when they defeated Atletico Madrid 5-0 on aggregate in the previous round. Julia Zigiotti Olme has had a strong debut season for United and moved from tonight’s opponents, Bayern Munich, in the summer. Therefore, she will know better than most the threat that the Germans will carry to United’s hopes of making it to the final four of Europe’s elite competition. Bayern test Speaking to the media in the club’s pre-match press conference, she gave her thoughts on the upcoming tie. The Swede was asked to explain what United will need to do when facing a daunting task like Bayern Munich. She explained, “we have to be at our best. Stay compact defensively but also play our game. We’re a good team with good players — we can hurt them.” Zigiotti also warned her teammates that “we can’t just see them as a big name. It’s a 90-minute game — we just need to do what we do best.” A dream The midfielder was then asked to describe what it will feel like to take to the field at Old Trafford in a European knockout match. She answered, “it’s a dream come true. We’re making history every game — we just want to keep pushing and show our best.” Melvine Malard Finally, she was asked to give her opinion on her teammate’s fine form this season, and she replied, “she’s brilliant — on and off the pitch. She can take players on, shoot from distance, and score in the box. She lifts the whole team.” Julia Zigiotti career stats ClubGamesGoals Bollstanas SK4617 AIK235 Hammarby6323 BK Hacken9122 Brigthon656 Bayern Munich251 Man United355 Source: Wikipedia Featured i9mage Michael Campanella via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.