6:10 p.m
At this moment, the teams enter the pitch together with referee Riem Hussein. The game can begin in a few minutes.
6:05 p.m
Both teams were recently in action in the DFB Cup. Freiburg won 2-1 at Sand, Bayern beat Andernach 2-0. In a direct comparison, the Munich team usually has the upper hand; last season there was a 3-0 and an 8-2 win. The Breisgau women’s last victory was in February 2018, and they want to repeat the feat today.
17:53
Because, that’s clear, Bayern Munich is the big favorite today. As already mentioned, last season’s champions have strengthened themselves in a very high-class manner in order to defend their title and also cause a sensation in the Champions League. It came as a bit of a surprise a few days ago that the actual captain, Lina Magull, was resigning from her position at her own request. But that shouldn’t take away from strong preparation.
5:42 p.m
Freiburg, you don’t have to be a great prophet, it probably won’t be. The Breisgau women have undergone a major upheaval; the goal this season is to bring in consistency after two completely different half-series recently. In the end it should be a midfield position. The key player is still Janina Minge, perhaps she can lead last year’s cup finalists to a surprise win on the first matchday.
5:34 p.m
It’s finally starting again, you might say. The World Cup made us want more, thrilling games, underdog victories and a fantastic atmosphere were great advertising for women’s football, including the Bundesliga, even though the German team was of course very disappointed. Who will win the German championship this year?
5:26 p.m
To start, let’s take a look at the lineups. At Freiburg, coach Theresa Merk brings two new players into the starting line-up: Ally Gudorf and Julia Kassen. Returnee Selina Vobian, like the new Milla Punsar and Mia Büchele, initially has to watch from outside. Bayern coach Alexander Straus trusts a new signing, but he is also extremely high-caliber. Pernille Harder found her way to Säbener Straße, and Eriksson is also new, but is sitting outside for now. Gwinn is back after a serious injury that cost her the World Championships. The new goalkeeper Erin Nayler is not yet in the squad.
5:18 p.m
Welcome back to the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga, SC Freiburg and FC Bayern Munich open the season on matchday 1. Kick-off in the Dreisamstadion is at 6:15 p.m.!