Skinner’s message to the United squad

The Reds were tantalisingly close to forcing extra-time in Bavaria, after Melvine Malard’s 11th-minute strike levelled the tie at 3-3.

But goals in the final stages from Glodis Viggosdottir and Linda Dallmann ultimately ended our European adventure for 2025/26.

United are still hoping to qualify again next term, and would need a top-three finish in the Barclays WSL to achieve that, overtaking Arsenal or Chelsea in the process, with the Blues hosting us on the final day.

Skinner said that, following the game, he’d reiterated the fact that three wins in the league would guarantee a return to the competition – and potentially put us in the position to go further next time.