Women's Bayern team shatters German record during the initial match of the Bundesliga season
In an electrifying atmosphere at the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern Munich made history on September 6, 2025, by setting a new record for spectators at a women's Bundesliga game in Germany.
The record-breaking game was played against Bayer Leverkusen, with a staggering 57,762 spectators in attendance. This surpassed the previous record held by 1. FC Cologne and Eintracht Frankfurt, who had 38,365 spectators at their match in March 2023.
The Allianz Arena, usually the home stadium for the men's team, was buzzing with excitement as Lena Oberdorf, a new signing for Bayern, made her home debut after a serious injury held her back since joining Munich last summer.
The game started off with a bang, as new signing Vanessa Gilles scored the first goal for Bayern in the 77th minute. Just one minute later, substitute Klara Bühl added another, securing a 2:0 victory for the home team.
Bremen, however, managed to snatch a 2:1 win in extra time during the DFB-Pokal semi-final in April 2023, with 57,000 spectators in attendance.
Stefan Schmid, a journalist covering the event, described the atmosphere at the Allianz Arena as electric, with fans cheering and applauding throughout the game. The record-breaking attendance was a testament to the growing popularity of women's football in Germany.
The record-breaking game was the opening game of the Bundesliga season for FC Bayern Munich's women's team. The players, including Klara Bühl and Vanessa Gilles, put on a impressive performance, with Bühl scoring and assisting the winning goals. Lena Oberdorf, who joined Bayern from VfL Wolfsburg, also made her home debut at the Allianz Arena during this record-attended match.
This historic moment for FC Bayern Munich's women's team marks a significant milestone in the development of women's football in Germany and serves as a reminder of the growing interest and support for the sport.
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