Women's football: Are Bayern Munich doing enough to keep up?

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Matt PearsonOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Bayern Munich's dominant women's team has fallen behind after a 7-1 loss to Barcelona on the first matchday of the Women's Champions League group stage. The defeat is a shock for a side that has lost just two league games since 2023, and it raises questions about Germany's competitive edge in women's football. The country has not had a Champions League winner since 2015, and its national team has not won a major tournament since the 2013 Euros. A talent drain is also suspected, with top players such as Sydney Lohmann and Sjoeke Nüsken leaving for more lucrative opportunities abroad. Bayern Munich's financial struggles are also evident, with no German club having paid any of the top 50 women's transfer fees in recent years. The Bundesliga is struggling to keep up financially with other leagues, raising concerns about its competitiveness and attractiveness.

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Germany

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