When Wolfsburg and Frankfurt meet in the top game of the women’s Bundesliga, they unite a common fate: Both must win to keep their chance of the championship title. Because Bayern are already lurking.
There could have been a better start to the English week for Eintracht: until the 90th minute it looked as if the Frankfurt women could finally win against Bayern again – recently this was achieved in October 2021 – but the hope was in vain. First Jovana Damnjanović forced the extension with her compensation, then the Munich women could hardly be stopped.
In the end, Frankfurt had to take a bitter defeat and left the DFB Cup in the quarter-finals. “We will process the disappointment today and tomorrow, from Friday we will focus on Wolfsburg”coach Niko Arnautis announced right after the game. This will also help to get the disappointment out of your mind, added Eintracht captain Tanja Pawollek before the top game on Sunday, when Frankfurt meets the third in the table from Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg’s DFB Cup series tears
That will also be on the VfL Wolfsburg training plan. Because the wolves share the fate of Eintracht, they flew from the trophy after a 0-1 defeat against Hoffenheim. A big shock because it ended a winning streak that is second to none. VfL dominated the DFB Cup for more than a decade, won ten titles and was undefeated in 52 games in a row.
The words would still be missing, VfL striker Alexandra Popp writes on the social network Instagram. It was aware that this series would end at some point to prepare for it would have been impossible. “The pain sits quite deeply, to know that my so -called baby now let”according to the striker.
Restless times in Wolfsburg
They are restless times in Wolfsburg. The first Titellose season has even threatened since 2012. In the race for the championship, the wolves are already three points behind the tied Tailor Frankfurt and Bavaria Munich. And although in the Champions League Still is waiting for VfL in the quarterfinals in mid -March with FC Barcelona the best team in recent years. Come on seems unrealistic.
There are also personnel crossing: Numerous contracts end in summer, including those of Kathrin Hendrich, Marina Hegering and Sveindís Jónsdóttir and Lynn Wilms. Jule Brand and goalkeeper Merle Frohms, whose contracts will also expire this year, already announced their farewell at the end of the season. The latter then surprisingly lost her regular place to Anneke Borbe. However, the change in the goal has nothing to do with the departure Frohms’, VfL coach Tommy Stroot confirmed. Rather, Borbe would better match the current playing style of Wolfsburg.
Full of focus on the championship
Despite all the system change, Stroot still rely on his well -tried top performers such as Alexandra Popp, Svenja Huth or Lena Lattwein, who all tolerates their extended until at least 2026. And their nerve strength is now in demand, because the next game of fate is coming up on Sunday. With a win, Wolfsburg could keep his chance of the championship title. In the event of a defeat, even falling back in fourth place, which would endure the qualification for the Champions League. Actually unthinkable for a club like Wolfsburg.
But there is also a lot at stake for the opponents from Frankfurt, because after leaving the DFB Cup and in the Champions League, they too can only get one title. The focus is now on the women’s Bundesliga. It would be the first since the footballers of the 1st FFC Frankfurt 2020 joined the Eintracht. Although this is not entirely correct, this year’s autumn championship is included.
Best defensive and offensive
Frankfurt was without a question the best team in the first half of the season. This is also reflected in the statistics-with 50 goals on only seven goals conceded, Eintracht has so far placed the best offensive and defensive of all teams in the women’s Bundesliga. So far, only one defeat has been booked. Frankfurt also delivers regularly against the top teams. In Munich they played a tie, against Wolfsburg they even won 3-0.
Well -rehearsed duo: Laura Freiegel and Nicole Anyomi
Above all, their attack is impressive. Among the top ten goal scorers in the Women’s Bundesliga are located with Laura Freiang (twelve goals), Nicole Anyomi (8) as well as Géraldine Reuteler (8) and Remina Chiba (6). Wolfsburg “only” Lineth Beerensteyn, thanks to ten goals, has the second best striker of the league, and Alexandra Popp. But it is also certain that the VfL also has hardly any goals.
Bayern are already lurking
With the departure of Frankfurt and Wolfsburg from the DFB Cup, Bayern are now open to all doors to celebrate the first cup victory since 2012. And even on Sunday, the current champion as a laughing third could leave the pitch if Eintracht and VfL take the points away. For this, a victory against Bremen is needed, but against which the Munich women have never lost.