FC Bayern Munich secured a vital 3:1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg in the Women’s Bundesliga, propelled by Pernille Harder’s two goals and an assist. The win places Bayern six points ahead of third-place Wolfsburg, with Klara Bühl emphasizing its importance for the championship race. Despite a strong showing from Wolfsburg, including a goal from Lineth Beerensteyn, Bayern’s performance allowed them to avenge a previous defeat. Upcoming challenges include Champions League matches against Olympique Lyon for Bayern and fixtures against FC Barcelona for Wolfsburg.
FC Bayern Triumphs in Women’s Bundesliga Showdown
The female athletes of FC Bayern Munich celebrated a significant victory in their championship pursuit, as Wolfsburg struggled to contain the exceptional Pernille Harder. The talented Danish player showcased her skills by netting two goals (13th, 47th) during Bayern’s 3:1 triumph over VfL Wolfsburg, while also providing an assist for Lea Schüller (69th). Lineth Beerensteyn (75th) found the net for Wolfsburg in this intense clash of the Women’s Bundesliga on Friday evening.
With this hard-fought win, Bayern Munich, now sitting atop the league table, has established a six-point cushion over third-place Wolfsburg. “These three points are tremendously crucial for the championship race,” remarked Bayern’s Klara Bühl during an interview with ZDF. “We really found our rhythm.” This victory also served as a sweet revenge for Bayern, who had previously suffered a 0:2 defeat in their earlier encounter with Wolfsburg.
A Fiery Start and Key Moments in the Match
The match began dramatically when Bayern’s goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic collided with her teammate Glodis Viggosdottir in just the second minute. Mahmutovic sustained a lip injury, while captain Viggosdottir required treatment for a cut above her eye yet continued to play with a protective headband.
For a while, the game saw limited action until the ball found its way into the Wolfsburg net. Following a throw-in on the right side, Alara Sehitler delivered a cross from the halfway line, Klara Bühl made a crucial touch at the near post, allowing Harder to strike from the far post. The former Wolfsburg player had skillfully evaded defender Sarai Linder, who had stepped in after Marina Hegering was sidelined with a muscle injury during warm-ups.
Wolfsburg’s captain Alexandra Popp received a yellow card for a borderline tackle on Magdalena Eriksson (16th), illustrating the match’s physical nature. Bayern’s Sydney Lohmann voiced her frustration, earning a caution herself. The match was marked by numerous fouls, fierce duels, and several injury stoppages.
One of the rare highlights of the first half came from Wolfsburg’s Jule Brand (30th), who made a strong run into the box and attempted a shot, only to be thwarted by a spectacular foot save from Mahmutovic.
After halftime, the pace of the game intensified. Just two minutes in, Harder struck again, maneuvering past an opponent following a cross from Jovana Damnjanovic. Almost immediately afterward, substitute Lena Lattwein sent a long-range shot crashing against the crossbar, signaling that Wolfsburg was still very much in the contest. However, Bayern responded with another goal: Harder skillfully dribbled past Janina Minge on the right, delivering a slightly deflected cross that found Schüller’s head— a decisive moment in the match.
Wolfsburg’s lone goal stemmed from a remarkable individual effort by Beerensteyn. The former Bayern player retrieved the ball at the halfway line and showcased her speed and agility, dribbling past Sarah Zadrazil and Tuva Hansen to score in the penalty area.
Looking ahead, Bayern faces a series of challenges, including home and away matches in the Champions League quarter-finals against the formidable Olympique Lyon on March 18 and 26. Additionally, they will meet TSG Hoffenheim in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals on Saturday, March 22. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg, having been eliminated from the cup, can now focus on their upcoming Champions League encounters with FC Barcelona on March 19 and 27.