"Really up for it": Bayern star Gwinn hopes for a spectacle against HSV | OneFootball

In the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal for women, HSV faces a formidable challenge. None other than FC Bayern awaits them.

While the women from Hamburg are fighting to stay in the Bundesliga as the twelfth-placed team, the Munich team arrives with an impressive streak: they have been unbeaten in national games for an incredible 45 matches. Their lead over second-placed VfL Wolfsburg is a hefty 14 points.

Despite the clear distribution of roles, the HSV women want to use the cup duel (Wednesday, 6:30 PM) to cause an upset. Coach Liése Brancão makes no secret to Mopo that a lot needs to come together for that. “We know that Bayern Munich is the clear favorite,” she says, but at the same time reminds that her team already advanced as an underdog in the round of 16 against Bayer Leverkusen Women. Back then, HSV prevailed in a penalty shootout.

“However, it requires an almost perfect day,” Brancão admits, “a very compact team performance, high intensity against the ball, and the courage to consistently use our own moments going forward.”

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Home advantage as a big trump card for HSV?

Even at Bayern, there is anticipation for the duel. DFB captain Giulia Gwinn is looking forward to the atmosphere in the Volksparkstadion. “Hopefully, we’ll have a cool game there,” said the 26-year-old. “Especially the atmosphere and the stadium – it really makes you want to play.”

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A possible advantage for HSV could be the recent international break, as several Munich players were on international duty. But Gwinn dismisses this: “Of course, the international break is a disruption. But we always quickly come back together at FC Bayern.”

About 10,000 spectators are expected at the Volksparkstadion, with tickets available from ten euros. HSV hopes for a large crowd. And who knows: maybe it will be one of those magical cup nights where favorites stumble and underdogs make history.

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