FC Bayern women celebrate a brilliant league start in front of a record crowd!

FC Bayern women celebrate a brilliant league start in front of a record crowd!

The new Bundesliga season has started spectacularly for the women of FC Bayern Munich. On September 7, 2025, the team achieved a convincing 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Munich Arena, which was sold out to 57,762 spectators, setting a new attendance record in German women's football. An absolute gem of the season opening that made both players and fans cheer.[ BR.de ] reports that the FCB women were unable to dominate the game from the start.

The first half was a bit slow, although Bayern had their first chance through Lea Schüller in the second minute, but the ball only ended up in the side netting. Leverkusen appeared offensive and was able to force an intense game on Bayern, but without taking the lead. The half-time score of 0-0 reflected the competitive nature of the first 45 minutes, underlined by the tension that the fans felt with every moment played.

The turnaround in the second half

The second half belonged to Bayern. Shortly after the restart, Vanessa Gilles scored the first goal of the game in the 76th minute after a corner from Klara Bühl. Just a minute later, Bühl himself made it 2-0, which secured control of the game for Bayern. This lead lasted until the final whistle and significantly increased the positive mood in front of the fans.[ Yahoo Sports ] Klara Bühl described the game as “emotional and special,” underlining the impression of the fans who came in droves to support their team.

In addition to the sensational goals, there was also sporting news: national player Lena Oberdorf celebrated her comeback in the Bundesliga and at the same time made her debut in the Bayern team after overcoming a long period of injury. This not only gives her, but also the entire team, a boost and hope for successful games in the current season.

A look at the competition

While Bayern celebrated, the league's well-known challengers also tested their form. RB Leipzig won 2-0 against FC Köln, with Marleen Schimmer's opening goal coming in the 14th minute, followed by another goal from Sandra Starke in the 63rd minute. Cologne's Celina Degen was also punished with a yellow-red card in the second half, which further reduced Cologne's chances.[ BR.de ]

The new season promises exciting encounters and high intensity. The Bayern women have sent a clear signal with this start. With the emotions of this game behind you, the next adventure is already waiting for you. Fans can look forward to many more memorable moments as the league continues to evolve and heat up.