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On a warm afternoon in Leipzig, Bayern München Frauen delivered a statement of intent with a commanding 3–0 away victory over RB Leipzig Frauen. Goals from Lena Oberdorf (10’, 57’) and Vanessa Gilles (90+1’) underpinned Bayern’s dominance in a match where their superior technical quality and relentless pressing overwhelmed the hosts.
While Leipzig showed spirit most notably when Giovanna Hoffmann rattled the bar in the 80th minute the gulf in class was evident across the 97 minutes. Bayern’s ability to control tempo through midfield pivots Oberdorf and Stanway, combined with Klara Bühl’s relentless creativity, ensured the champions elect maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | RB Leipzig | Bayern München |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30% | 70% |
| Total shots | 4 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Passes | 310 | 722 |
| Accurate passes | 244 | 656 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 19 |
| Fouls committed | 15 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 4 | 1 |
Match Flow & Key Moments
- 10’ Goal (0–1) – Oberdorf rose highest from a Bühl corner to head Bayern into an early lead.
- 21’–44’ Herzog produced a string of saves to deny Bühl and Harder, keeping Leipzig in contention.
- 46’–57’ Second Half Domination – Bayern’s midfield tightened grip; Oberdorf struck again with a thunderous left-footed effort from distance (0–2).
- 72’–80’ Leipzig’s Lifeline Denied – Hoffmann’s header crashed off the bar, Leipzig’s best chance. Herzog again denied Stanway and Schüller.
- 86’ Tanikawa Hits Post – The Japanese playmaker struck the upright, Bayern edging closer to a third.
- 90+1’ Goal (0–3) – Gilles powered home a header from another Bühl corner, sealing a deserved three points.
RB Leipzig (5-3-2): Coach used a deep block with a back five, hoping to stifle Bayern’s wide threats. While compact centrally, Leipzig struggled with second balls and aerial duels at set pieces. The front pairing of Müller and Boboy was isolated, managing just one touch in Bayern’s box before half-time.
Bayern München (4-2-3-1): Alexander Straus set his side up to stretch Leipzig laterally. Oberdorf and Stanway controlled midfield, recycling possession with 90% and passing accuracy. Bühl and Tanikawa consistently overloaded Leipzig’s wingbacks, while Harder’s movement between the lines disrupted Leipzig’s defensive shape. Set Pieces the Difference: Two of Bayern’s goals came from corners reflecting their 15 set pieces compared to Leipzig’s 4.
Player of the Match: Lena Oberdorf (Bayern München Frauen)Two goals (10’, 57’), dominance in midfield, and constant leadership off the ball made Oberdorf the standout performer. She not only dictated Bayern’s tempo but also showcased her aerial threat and long-range shooting ability. A near-complete performance that underlined her world-class status.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Frauen (5-3-2): Herzog – Baum, Magerl, Norheim, Landenberger, Schimmer – Joly, Starke (c), Schasching – Müller, Boboy.
Subs used: Hoffmann, Chmielinski, Krug, Ásgeirsdottir, Oteng.
Bayern München Frauen (4-2-3-1): Mahmutovic – Simon, Gilles, Pedersen, Kett – Oberdorf, Stanway (c) – Tanikawa, Harder, Bühl – Damnjanović.
Subs used: Hansen, Schüller, Naschenweng, Zadrazil, Şehitler.
Bayern coach Alexander Straus:
“We controlled the game from start to finish. Lena [Oberdorf] showed today why she is one of the best in the world. Set pieces were decisive, but the discipline in possession impressed me most.”
RB Leipzig coach Saban Uzun:
“We faced a top side, and the difference in quality is clear. But we had our moments Hoffmann’s chance could have changed momentum. We must learn from these games to grow at this level.”
Bayern were ruthless, efficient, and unrelenting a performance that underlines their intent to retain the Bundesliga Frauen title. Leipzig fought bravely, even hitting the bar late on, but the gulf in class remains wide. For Bayern, the form of Oberdorf and Bühl is encouraging; for Leipzig, the lesson is clear: survival requires sharper finishing and more composure in possession.
