The FC Bayern women will face Arsenal FC in the Champions League: against the defending champions, the Munich women want to prove that they can also keep up with the best internationally.
Wednesday evening, floodlights, the big stage: The Champions League clash against the defending champions in the Munich Arena sparks a lot of anticipation among the FC Bayern women. Things have been going well for José Barcala’s team in the Bundesliga so far: the Munich team has a comfortable lead at the top of the table. “We have developed a good level of self-confidence. We are in a good flow,” reports Giulia Gwinn in the BR24Sport interview.
Looking forward to the Allianz Arena
Last year the Bayern women beat Arsenal 5-2. “The base is always collectively defending whatever is possible. But we also have enough quality up front to hurt Arsenal,” says Gwinn.
The game against the defending champions will take place in the Allianz Arena in front of 15,000 spectators. Gwinn is looking forward to the venue: “These are cool highlight games. It’s always nice to play under floodlights.” And the DFB captain promises the fans: “It will burn on the pitch. It may be a little cold in the stadium, but we will make sure that they have reason to cheer.”
“Tough start” to the Champions League
The 1:7 at FC Barcelona It still has an effect though. After a number of resounding victories in the league, the reigning double winners want the interim 2-1 against Juventus Turin Now we can finally make a big statement in Europe and show that the Bundesliga can also achieve great things internationally.
“Extra tingling” in the Munich Arena
“It was a tough start. We had to shake ourselves up for a moment,” confirms Marla Grohs to BR24Sport. “Arsenal is a challenge, but it will definitely be a good game,” the goalkeeper continued. And she hopes to be carried by the “backdrop in the stadium. That helps trigger the extra tingling sensation and the extra tension that you need to defeat an opponent like that.”
Video: FC Bayern women in front Champions League duel with Arsenal
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Source: BR24 TV November 11, 2025 – 6:30 p.m
