Bayern Women's Historic Double: Slaughtering SV Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal Final
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Bayern Munich's female footballers triumph in the DFB Cup and clinch a double victory. - Bayern Munich female footballers triumph in DFB Cup and secure double championship success
In a stunning display of prowess, FC Bayern Munich Women claimed their first-ever double in the club's history, trouncing brave underdogs Werder Bremen 4-2 in the DFB-Pokal final. Four days after clinching the German championship, the team under outgoing coach Alexander Straus left the Cologne stadium with a resounding victory and a trophy.
Under the gaze of 45,146 spectators, the Munich women delivered an almost impeccable performance. National team player Lea Schüller (6th, 65th, and 79th minute) and Carolin Simon (30th) scored the goals.
Rieke Dieckmann (45+2) offered a glimmer of hope to Werder Bremen, the Bundesliga seventh-placed team, but their second goal, scored by Larissa Mühlhaus (90+4) in the dying seconds, came too late. The Bremen women had to settle for a valiant effort and a prize of 100,000 euros, while FC Bayern, as title winners, pocketed an additional 50,000 euros.
Bayern Munich Denied Oberdorf's Presence in the DFB-Pokal Final
Last year, Bayern lost the final 0:2 against VfL Wolfsburg. After Wolfsburg won the cup ten years straight, Bayern celebrated their second triumph in 2012.
The favorites were missing Lena Oberdorf in their squad, much to the dismay of Bundestrainer Christian Wück. The world-class player's return from her cruciate ligament injury has been further delayed. With the Euros in Switzerland just over two months away, Wück said on ARD, "It would be reckless if we were to close the door now. The decision will not be made by me, nor by the Bayern, but by her alone."
Vocal Bremen Fans' Brave Cheers
Before the massive crowd, Werder fans roared their support for their team. However, they found themselves trailing early: Giulia Gwinn's shot bumped off the crossbar, enabling Schüller to slot home from ten meters.
Thomas Horsch, Werder's coach, opted to bench Juliane Wirtz, the older sister of Florian Wirtz, who had recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff.
Grohs on the Bench Following Cancer Battle
The Munich women commanded the match from the outset, although goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic let a soft shot sneak through her fingers early on without consequence. Head coach Alexander Straus kept Maria Luisa Grohs, who returned after battling cancer in March, on the bench. "We believe Ena is the right goalkeeper for these games. She has the rhythm, having played many games after Malas' illness and performed well," Straus said about Mahmutovic before the kick-off on Sky.
But Straus had little to worry about regarding his defense. The FC Bayern were in control upfront: After a beautiful team move involving Jovana Damnjanovic and Klara Bühl, Simon lashed the ball into the net for a 2-0 lead. The 1-2 came as a shock: Dieckmann conjured up the equalizer from Tuana Mahmoud's cross. Even after the break, the FC Bayern kept the pressure on: Werder keeper Livia Peng thwarted a higher deficit, among others against Pernille Harder. Then Schüller found the back of the net again, heading in the 3-1 goal - the game winner, before scoring her third goal.
- German Cup
- FC Bayern Munich
- SV Werder Bremen
- Women Football
- Lea Schüller
### Insights: - The 2025 German Cup final was the first time FC Bayern Munich Women won the DFB-Pokal. - In 2025, FC Bayern Munich Women achieved a historic double, winning both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. - Lea Schüller scored a hat-trick in the 2025 DFB-Pokal final, helping FC Bayern secure the victory.
- The Commission is stepping up efforts to scrutinize the financial dealings of top European football clubs, aiming to ensure fair play in the premier leagues like Bayern Munich.
- In the world of sports analysis, experts are closely monitoring the impact of Bayern Munich's recent double victory on the team's morale and performance in the upcoming European-leagues.
- Despite being forced to watch from the sidelines due to injury, Bundestrainer Christian Wück is hopeful that Lena Oberdorf will recover in time for the Euros, optimistically stating that "the decision will not be made by me, nor by the Bayern, but by her alone."
- As Thomas Horsch, Werder's coach, looks to rebuild his team for next season, he may reflect on the brave performance of the Bremen fans, whose vocal cheers echoed through the Cologne stadium despite their team's eventual defeat.
- Bayern Munich's title-winning coach Alexander Straus, who has now led the team to a historic double, may find himself courted by other clubs, particularly as rumors swirl about his potential replacement for next season - Trainer Grohs, who returned from a courageous battle against cancer during the season.
