The past weekend brought a series of successes for both football sections of Bayern Munich. The women's team defeated VfL Wolfsburg 4:1, almost deciding the fate of the championship title. Meanwhile, the men's team, led by Vincent Kompany, won 3:2 against Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite sporting successes, the club is grappling with squad problems following the injury to Alphonso Davies and media interest surrounding the future of Harry Kane.
Women Close to Fourth Title
The 4:1 victory over Wolfsburg increased Bayern's lead to 14 points, which almost decides another championship.
Alphonso Davies Injury
A muscle fiber tear rules Bayern's wing-back out for several weeks, including the match against Borussia Dortmund.
Matthäus on Kane's Future
The former Bayern captain is certain that Harry Kane will stay at the club beyond 2027, cutting off transfer rumors.
Return of Burkardt and Musiala
Both players are returning to match rhythm after injuries, which is good news for their teams and the German national squad.
Bayern Munich's women's team took a major step towards defending their championship title by defeating VfL Wolfsburg 4:1 in Sunday's Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash. Although the Munich side were trailing at halftime, two goals from Jovana Damnjanović and strikes from Georgia Stanway and Klara Bühl secured them a convincing victory. Bayern's lead in the table grew to 14 points, making a fourth consecutive championship title almost certain. The players themselves admit that letting such an opportunity slip would be an act of extreme irresponsibility. In the men's section, Bayern solidified their position as league leaders after a 3:2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The hero of the match was Harry Kane, who scored two goals. Meanwhile, legendary Lothar Matthäus publicly expressed his belief that the England national team captain will remain in Munich longer than his current contract expiring in 2027 anticipates. This is meant to cut off speculation about the player's alleged interest from FC Barcelona, which emerged in the context of the election campaign at the Catalan club. However, the joy of the victory over Eintracht was overshadowed by the injury to Alphonso Davies. Alphonso Davies left the pitch at halftime of the match against Eintracht due to a thigh injury. Although initial forecasts suggest a break from play, the club has not yet issued an official statement confirming the degree of muscle fiber tear and the length of the player's absence. Positive news, however, comes from Jamal Musiala, who, after a serious leg injury, declares readiness to return to the national team for the international matches in March. Beyond sporting aspects, the media widely comment on the stance of coach Vincent Kompany. His recent twelve-minute speech against racism, delivered in the context of attacks on Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid, was deemed exceptionally mature and socially important. Kompany emphasized that he hopes for a continuation of dialogue on this issue, while also noting that he does not intend to revisit the topic at every press conference. The rivalry between Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg in the women's Bundesliga has been the most important duel in German women's football for a decade, regularly deciding the distribution of domestic trophies.
Mentioned People
- Harry Kane — Bayern Munich striker and captain of the England national team.
- Vincent Kompany — Coach of Bayern Munich's men's team.
- Lothar Matthäus — Legend of German football, commentator, and television expert.
- Jamal Musiala — Young Bayern midfielder returning to play after an injury.