Hammering in Barcelona: Bayern women suffer a debacle | OneFootball

The start of the new Champions League season could hardly have been more bitter for the women of FC Bayern. The team, coached by José Barcala, suffered a clear 1:7 defeat against title candidate FC Barcelona and were without a real chance for most of the game.

The previous year's finalist from Spain dominated at will and disenchanted the Munich women early on.

Just four minutes in, the Bayern goal was rung for the first time when two-time world footballer Alexia Putellas coldly struck after a capital error pass from Klara Bühl. Shortly thereafter, Ewa Pajor increased the lead to 2:0 (12'). The Munich defense seemed disorganized and gave the opponents far too much room. Esmee Brugts (27') made the debacle perfect early on, before Bühl briefly raised hopes with a beautiful attack and reduced the score to 1:3 (31'). But before the break, Salma Paralluelo (45.+1) restored the old distance.

Little changed after the break: Bayern couldn't get a grip, Barcelona relentlessly followed up. Again it was Pajor (56'), who overran the defense, and in the final phase Claudia Pina added a brace (88'/90.+2). In the end, a sobering 1:7 stood, which could have been even higher had Barça used their many chances more consistently.

FC Bayern Women Clearly Outclassed in Barcelona

Particularly alarming: The Munich women made unusual mistakes in the build-up, appeared disoriented in defense several times, and found hardly any offensive solutions. Barça dominated technically, tactically, and athletically, and at times made a fool of the Bayern team.

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For FC Bayern, it is now important to show a quick response. On October 16, the Munich women will host Juventus Turin for the first home game of the group stage. Then, with title defender FC Arsenal (November 12), the next huge hurdle awaits.

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