VfL Wolfsburg: Supercup challenge against Bayern on Saturday!

VfL Wolfsburg: Supercup challenge against Bayern on Saturday!

A completely new wind is blowing at VfL Wolfsburg. Coach Stephan Lerch has set the ambitious goal of positioning the team as a “hungry challenger” to Bayern Munich. The chances are not bad, because the team has gained a breath of fresh air through a major change. With a dozen new players, including three German national team players – Sophia Kleinherne, Cora Zicai and Stina Johannes – VfL is aiming for an exciting season. The Supercup against Bayern is on the program on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Karlsruhe and can be seen live on ZDF and MagentaSport.

But what does that actually mean for the club’s ambitions? Former national player Svenja Huth emphasizes that despite the numerous changes, the goals remain high. Coach Lerch is aware of the challenges, especially with regard to the transfers and transfer fees that are paid in the Bundesliga. An example of this competition is the move of Lena Oberdorf, who moved from Wolfsburg to Munich last summer for over 400,000 euros and is now about to make her competitive debut against her old team, just a year after tearing her cruciate ligament.

Women's football on the rise

The developments at VfL Wolfsburg are part of a larger trend in women's football that is receiving increasing attention in Germany. According to current statistics, over 75% of female respondents in Germany have a strong interest in football. This is also reflected in the increasing number of active players, which is now around 100,000 women and around 107,000 girls up to the age of 16. The number of registered female teams at the DFB reached a new high last season at almost 9,700. What is particularly notable is the significant increase in players and teams in the age group up to 16 years.

The summer of 2025 was also a memorable one for women's football, not least because of the UEFA Women's EURO, which took place in Switzerland in July. England, as defending champions, were able to defend their success with a thrilling victory against Spain on penalties. Our national team, coached by Christian Wück, came into the competition with high hopes, but did not make it to the final after a narrow quarter-final win against France. In the semi-finals they had to admit defeat against Spain.

VfL Wolfsburg and the Bundesliga

VfL Wolfsburg faces great competition in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich is currently dominating the league with the most valuable squad and the most expensive players. The Wolfsburg squad has improved in quality, but it is still a challenge to question Munich's dominance. More than 400,000 euros for Oberdorf is a clear indicator of the changes taking place in football and also of Wolfsburg's increased ambitions.

It will be exciting to see how VfL Wolfsburg will perform in the Supercup against Bayern. The anticipation for the meeting is great and the fans are hoping for a thrilling duel, which could perhaps be the first step towards a successful season.

ran.de reports that...

sports.yahoo.com provides further information about…

statista.com informs about developments in women's football...