Manchester United Women's European campaign ended with a 5-3 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich.

What happened?

The team's exit from the Champions League has raised questions about their financial and footballing issues. Manchester United Women had a strong first half, with Melvine Malard's early strike bringing the aggregate score to 3-3.

Why it matters for Manchester United Women

However, familiar cracks appeared in the second half, with the team struggling with fatigue and injury. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Aggregate score | 5-3 | | Possession | 24% |

What comes next?

The team is now out of Europe and the FA Cup, and was defeated by Chelsea in the League Cup final. They are scrapping for Champions League qualification in their final three Women's Super League matches. Discussions around alternative ways to increase investment have begun, including the possibility of external backing. Manchester United Women's hierarchy and executive team are exploring options to ensure the team returns to the Champions League