FC Bayern Munich has ascended to the top of the Women’s Bundesliga after a 1:0 victory against Werder Bremen, thanks to Pernille Harder’s early goal. Wolfsburg defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 6:1, while Bayer Leverkusen lost 0:1 to Hoffenheim. SC Freiburg won 2:0 against 1. FC Köln, and RB Leipzig overturned a halftime deficit to beat Turbine Potsdam 4:1. SGS Essen triumphed over Jena with a 4:1 score, recovering from an early setback.
FC Bayern Munich Takes the Lead in Women’s Bundesliga
FC Bayern Munich has emerged as the new leader in the Women’s Bundesliga standings, following a decisive performance that saw VfL Wolfsburg dethrone the previous frontrunner, Eintracht Frankfurt. In an intense match against Werder Bremen, Danish star Pernille Harder netted the only goal in the 16th minute, securing a 1:0 victory for Bayern. Despite having numerous opportunities to extend their lead, Bayern maintained control of the game with a staggering 75 percent possession and an impressive shot ratio of 18:2. This victory marks Bayern’s fourth consecutive win in the competitive season, placing them three points ahead of their nearest rivals.
Wolfsburg Dominates Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt experienced a disappointing day as they faced Wolfsburg, who claimed a resounding victory. The ‘Wölfinnen’ established an early lead, with goals from Alexandra Popp, Lineth Beerensteyn, Janina Minge, Lena Lattwein, and an own goal by Pia-Sophir Wolter, ending the first half with a staggering 5:0 scoreline. In the second half, Vivien Endemann added another goal for Wolfsburg, while Carlotta Wamser managed a consolation goal for Frankfurt, bringing the final score to 6:1. Despite this loss, Frankfurt remains ahead of Wolfsburg in the standings due to a superior goal difference.
Bayer Leverkusen faced a challenging match against 1899 Hoffenheim, suffering a narrow 0:1 defeat. This result has widened the gap between Leverkusen and Bayern to eight points, as Selina Cerci scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute, allowing Hoffenheim to rise to sixth place temporarily. Leverkusen’s performance has been underwhelming, having not secured a win in their last four competitive outings.
SC Freiburg also shone in their matchup against 1. FC Köln, delivering a solid 2:0 victory. Goals from Cora Zicai and Maj Schneider solidified their position, briefly elevating Freiburg to sixth place in the table. However, after Hoffenheim’s victory, they slipped back to seventh, while Köln remains in a precarious tenth place with only one win this season.
RB Leipzig had a rollercoaster of a match against last-placed Turbine Potsdam, turning the game around in the second half after trailing 0:1 at halftime. With four goals scored after the break, Leipzig secured a convincing 4:1 victory, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Lastly, SGS Essen triumphed over Jena with a comfortable 4:1 scoreline, although the match was more challenging than anticipated. After falling behind early, Essen managed to regroup and equalize before pulling away in the second half.