It was a weekend that underlined the ruthless nature of the Frauen Bundesliga’s elite, as both Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg laid down significant markers with commanding away victories. While the top two flexed their offensive muscles, the rest of the league was a picture of hard-fought battles and shared points, with two tightly contested draws and a pair of narrow wins shaping a fascinating Matchday 11.
Bayern’s stunning second-half demolition of Hoffenheim was the standout performance, a clear statement of intent from the reigning champions. Wolfsburg, however, remains hot on their heels, ensuring that any slip-up will be punished as the season approaches its midway point. Elsewhere, crucial points were won and lost in the congested mid-table, highlighting the competitive depth of the division beyond the title contenders.
Bavarian Blitz: Bayern hit five in second-half demolition
A fixture that promised a tight contest between two of the league’s top sides ended in a stunning show of force from the champions, as 1899 Hoffenheim were dismantled 1-5 by a rampant Bayern Munich. The scoreline, however, fails to tell the story of a finely poised first half. The teams went into the break level at 1-1, with Hoffenheim giving as good as they got and looking capable of causing an upset at the Dietmar-Hopp Stadion. It was a cagey, tactical affair that gave little indication of the deluge to come.
Whatever was said in the visitors’ dressing room at half-time had a transformative effect. Bayern emerged for the second period with a ferocious intensity that Hoffenheim simply could not contain. They unleashed a four-goal blitz, tearing through the home defence with a combination of speed, precision, and clinical finishing. The collapse was as sudden as it was complete, serving as a brutal reminder of Bayern’s championship quality and their ability to shift through the gears to devastating effect, leaving their opponents shell-shocked and solidifying their position at the league’s summit.
Wolfsburg maintains pressure with a clinical Leipzig display
Never willing to let their title rivals steal the limelight, VfL Wolfsburg secured a professional 3-1 victory away to RB Leipzig. The She-Wolves established control early, going into the break with a 2-1 lead. While Leipzig showed spirit to get on the scoresheet, Wolfsburg’s class shone through as they added a third in the second half to kill off any hopes of a comeback and claim a vital three points on the road.
Freiburg cruises past struggling Jena
At the Dreisamstadion, SC Freiburg W put in a commanding performance to see off Carl Zeiss Jena W with a comfortable 3-0 win. The home side took a 1-0 lead into half-time before adding two more goals in the second half to seal a result that was never in doubt. For Jena, it was another difficult day that left them mired in trouble at the wrong end of the table.
Essen snatch a narrow victory at Leverkusen
A single goal was enough to settle a tight and tense affair at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion, where SGS Essen edged out Bayer Leverkusen 1-0. After a goalless first half where both sides battled for control, it was the visitors who found the crucial breakthrough. The hard-fought victory provides a significant boost for Essen, while Leverkusen will be left to rue their inability to convert possession into clear-cut chances.
Spoils shared in tense Berlin stalemate
The weekend’s action kicked off with a hard-fought draw in the capital, as Union Berlin and Hamburger SV played out a 1-1 draw. After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the game burst into life in the second half with both teams finding the net. Neither side could find a winner, however, and were forced to settle for a point apiece in a result that does little to separate them in the league standings.
Bremen and Köln fight to a deadlock
In another match that ended all square, Werder Bremen came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against FC Koln. The visitors took a 1-0 lead into the interval, but Bremen showed resilience to fight back in the second half and level the scores. Despite plenty of late effort, the match ended in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the points.
Did you know?
Bayern Munich’s second-half performance was exceptionally dominant. Their four goals after the interval against Hoffenheim were more than any other team managed to score in their entire 90-minute match during Matchday 11.
Matchday- 11 results in full
 Union Berlin W |
1 – 1 |  Hamburger SV W |
 SC Freiburg W |
3 – 0 |  Carl Zeiss Jena W |
 Bayer Leverkusen W |
0 – 1 |  SGS Essen W |
 RB Leipzig W |
1 – 3 |  VfL Wolfsburg W |
 1899 Hoffenheim W |
1 – 5 |  Bayern Munich W |
 Werder Bremen W |
1 – 1 |  FC Koln W |
 Nürnberg |
– |  Eintracht Frankfurt W |
