Schalke 04 loses women's derby: BVB distances itself in the promotion battle!

Schalke 04 loses women's derby: BVB distances itself in the promotion battle!

On April 27, 2025, the eager, expected women's derby between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund took place in the Red Earth stadium in Dortmund. Under the eyes of around 10,000 spectators, a heated duel developed that was crucial for the promotion chances of both teams. The game ended with a 2-1 victory for BVB, which enabled the Dortmund to increase the distance to the Schalke to four points.

The Schalke lead came through a goal from Edina Habibovic in the 40th minute. This was a moment of the jubilation for the S04 women, who, however, had to accept the equalization shortly before the half-time break-Marquardt scored the goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 41st minute. The decisive setback for Schalke took place in the 88th minute, when Enderle marked the second goal for BVB and thus decided the game.

promotion battle is intensified

For the women's team from Schalke 04, this was the first defeat of the season in the Westphalia League after they had only lost once before. With four outstanding games, the promotion to the regional league now seems to be ahead, since the BVB leads the table with 61 points and Schalke is 60 points. The first leg between the two teams ended with a 0-0 draw, which means that the Schalke are now forced to score in the remaining games to realize their promotion rooms.

The two clubs have had a common story since 2021, in which they have risen from the district league every year. Accordingly, they are now fighting for the championship in the fourth -class Westphalia league, whereby only the masters can make the leap into the next league. The importance of such games for women's football is emphasized by both trainers, Svenja Schlenker (BVB) and Boris Liebing (Schalke), who focus on creating a strong foundation for the future.

A look into the future

The next meeting of the two rivals has already been determined: the final of the Westphalia Cup on June 1, 2025, another highlight in the exciting season. The women's football scene in Germany is currently experiencing an enormous influx and the number of spectators is increasing. This is also evident in the sold -out game, for which another 3,000 tickets could have been sold.

With the current deficit to Borussia Dortmund and the intensifying competition for the ascent, Schalke must now strengthen their strategy and team dynamics more than ever. The faithful fans hope for a positive turn, because Schalke 04 will be the big promotion favorite in the coming season. The course for a catch -up is laid, so that the tension in women's football in the area remains high.

Developments this season, including the needs and hopes of the teams, impressively show how dynamically women's football in Germany is and what importance encounters like this now.

For more details on this exciting derby you can report the reports from Derwesten , Ruhr24 and Read.