19
13:26
At least the Munich team managed to steer the game a little more in the direction of the Bayer 04 half. Although there is still a lack of precision and creativity, the body language is improving. Lohmann has just tried a low cross ball in the middle, which, however, was managed by a defender from Leverkusen.
17
13:23
The Bayern fans who have traveled with us raise the alarm and try to push their team. An incentive for the long journey to Leverkusen was definitely the opportunity to be present at the moment of the championship title. However, the players in white still have to improve significantly in order to win the title today.
15
13:21
Georgia Stanway creates a dangerous moment for the first time with a beautiful ball from the center to the left. However, addressee Simon does not succeed in playing the ball sharply in the middle. The Munich player gets stuck on Turányi, who had positioned herself correctly in front of the near post.
14
13:19
The Munich women haven’t quite arrived in the game yet. Own insecurities mean that the balls are gone quickly and the duels go almost exclusively to Bayer 04. For this reason, the championship contender has not yet had a chance to score.
12.
13:18
Senß conquers the ball in midfield and drives the next attack. Although Marti slows down the pace, the hosts again manage to force Bayern into their own half. Amira Arfaoui has a little space on the left, pulls in the middle and shoots from 23 meters. However, her attempt comes too centered on goal, allowing Grohs to parry safely.
9.
13:15
The Munich women often run behind against very safe combinations from Leverkusen, which is the first big chance leads. After a cross from Sylwia Matysik, Glódís Viggósdóttir can’t get the ball away, allowing Kristin Kögel to finish from ten meters out. The midfielder takes a well-placed shot from the right corner, but Grohs just manages to deflect the low shot around the post. The subsequent corner ends up in the arms of the Munich goalkeeper.
6.
13:12
Leverkusen plays well in the initial phase and has longer ball possession times. In a way, this is a bit surprising. However, a long through ball from Senß to Zdebel via the left side is a bit too far and goes wide.
4.
13:10
The first attempts at attack by the Munich women are characterized by inaccuracies. A long diagonal ball from Georgia Stanway just sailed far away from all teammates.
3.
13:09
A back four forms at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Matysik defends at right back, Turányi and Marti form central defense and Senß plays at left-back.
1.
13:07
The game is finally running after a six-minute delay, after the farewells took longer. The women from Munich act in the white jerseys, whereas the women from Leverkusen wear red.
12:59 p.m
The 22 players are just stepping onto the pitch and getting ready for the upcoming 90 minutes. On the Leverkusen side, a few players who will play for another club in the coming season will be said goodbye. The game will still be able to be released in a few moments.
12:40 p.m
Bayern coach Alexander Straus makes no changes at all compared to the 1-0 win against Hoffenheim. According to the motto Never Change a winning team, exactly the same eleven players are allowed to play in the tried and tested 4-2-3-1 system.
12:37 p.m
Leverkusen coach Achim Feifel made two changes to his team compared to the 5-1 away win in Potsdam. Both personnel changes affect the defense. Melissa Fiedrich is injured and Selina Ostermeier is only on the bench. Newcomers are Sylwia Matysik and Juliane Wirtz. However, the latter is expected to play in midfield, while Lara Marti will take the position in the back line. It is also quite possible that Leverkusen will play with a back four and that Elisa Senß will also move into defence.
12:27
FC Bayern has a four-point lead over VfL Wolfsburg and is on the verge of securing the championship. The Munich team could make everything clear with a win today, but otherwise they would also have the chance to make everything clear with a home win against Potsdam on the last day of the game. However, there is much to be said for an early championship this Saturday. Although things didn’t go really well in the cup and in the Champions League, the team has won all of the last 14 Bundesliga games.
12:17
For Leverkusen it’s all about defending their current fifth place in the current season. The gap to the front is a whopping 19 points, whereas SC Freiburg with two points less and theoretically SGS Essen with five points less could still overtake them. Bayer 04 are in very good form with ten points from the last six games and have recently won a clear 5-1 away win against Potsdam. So FCB have to stretch to avoid stumbling in Leverkusen.
12:05
Hello and welcome to Matchday 21 of the Women’s Bundesliga. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern meet this Saturday afternoon. Kick-off is at 1 p.m.