Bayern Munich's Momoko Tanikawa (2nd from L) celebrates with her teammates after scoring during the second half of the first leg of a Women's Champions League quarterfinal at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on March 25, 2026. (Photo not for sale)(Photo not for use outside of Japan)(Getty/Kyodo)

LONDON - Japan's Momoko Tanikawa came off the bench to set up a goal before hitting the winner as Bayern Munich won 3-2 away to Manchester United on Wednesday in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarterfinal.

After helping Japan win the Women's Asian Cup in Australia on Saturday, Tanikawa shone at Old Trafford after coming on in the 59th minute.

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