Women's Champions League matchday 3 in Malaysia time: Bayern host Real Madrid as Barcelona lead the way
Barcelona are the only side with two wins from two in the Women's Champions League. Here are matchday 3 fixtures and kick-off times in Malaysia time.
The Women's Champions League league phase returns next week, and after two rounds Barcelona are the only team with a perfect record. Matchday 3 takes place on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October. The biggest games are Bayern Munich v Real Madrid and Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain. Because of the time difference, every match kicks off in the early hours of the following morning in Malaysia, at either 1.45am or 4am. The round also comes just after Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony, where several of these players are on the women's shortlist.
Where things stand after two rounds
Barcelona have six points from two games. They beat Paris FC 5-2 and then won 6-0 away to Roma. Several sides have four points: Bayern, Inter, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, OL Lyonnes and Chelsea. Bayern drew 2-2 with Manchester City and then won 3-0 away to Benfica. Arsenal beat HB Koge 1-0 before drawing 2-2 at Paris FC. Lyonnes beat Servette 8-0 and then drew 0-0 with Chelsea.
Manchester City and Real Madrid have both drawn their first two games. Each team has two points. Servette and Hacken have yet to score a point.
The headline ties
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (Wednesday 6.45pm in Germany, 1.45am Thursday in Malaysia). Bayern can stay level with the leaders with a home win. Real Madrid need a win after drawing with PSG and Manchester City.
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain (Thursday 9pm CET, 4am Friday in Malaysia). City need their first win of the campaign. PSG come into the game after beating OH Leuven 5-0.
Arsenal v Benfica and OL Lyonnes v Inter (Wednesday 9pm CET, 4am Thursday in Malaysia) both bring together sides with four or three points. Chelsea host Roma earlier the same evening, at 1.45am Thursday Malaysia time.
Barcelona go to Denmark
Barcelona play away to HB Koge on Thursday, at 4am Friday in Malaysia. Koge lost their opening game to Arsenal but then beat Servette 5-1, so they will not be easy opponents at home. Barcelona have six players on the women's Ballon d'Or shortlist, including Ewa Pajor, Caroline Graham Hansen and Claudia Pina. Manchester City have five, including Khadija Shaw and Japan's Yui Hasegawa.
Full matchday 3 schedule (Malaysia time)
- Thursday 1.45am: Chelsea v Roma, Bayern Munich v Real Madrid, Servette v OH Leuven
- Thursday 4am: Arsenal v Benfica, OL Lyonnes v Inter
- Friday 1.45am: Austria Wien v Juventus, Paris FC v Hacken
- Friday 4am: HB Koge v Barcelona, Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain
Europe's clocks go back on Sunday 25 October, so these kick-offs are seven hours behind Malaysia (CET is UTC+1).
Key takeaways
- Barcelona lead the way with two wins from two, scoring 11 goals and conceding two.
- Bayern, Inter, Arsenal, PSG, OL Lyonnes and Chelsea all have four points.
- Bayern v Real Madrid and Manchester City v PSG are the standout matchday 3 ties.
- In Malaysia, all games start at 1.45am or 4am on Thursday 29 or Friday 30 October.
FAQ
When is Bayern Munich v Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League? It is on Wednesday 28 October at 6.45pm CET, which is 1.45am on Thursday 29 October in Malaysia.
Which team has a perfect record in the Women's Champions League so far? Barcelona are the only team to win both of their first two games. They beat Paris FC 5-2 and Roma 6-0.
How did Manchester City start the league phase? City have drawn both games, 2-2 at Bayern Munich and 1-1 at home to Real Madrid. They host PSG on matchday 3.
Sources: UEFA, Goal, The National