Wolfsburg women lose Krikant against Leipzig in the first test game!

Wolfsburg women lose Krikant against Leipzig in the first test game!

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - VfL Wolfsburg started the new season on July 17, 2025 with a first endurance test, but had to surrender 2: 3 against RB Leipzig. Under the returned head coach Stephan Lerch there was an revealing first test game for the Wolfsburg women, which served as a location. In the 12th minute it started well: Vivien Endemann gave the team 1-0. But the joy lasted briefly. Shortly before half -time, in the first minute of stoppage time, Annabel Schasching equalized for the Leipziger. And just a minute later, Mai Kadowaki Leipzig brought the lead (2: 1).

But the wolf showed fighting spirit! Endemann scored again in the 39th minute and provided 2-2 equalization. Unfortunately, it took up to the 82nd minute when Marleen Schimmer achieved the decisive 3: 2 for the hosts. This game was an exciting start, our team already had the next chance on July 26 to prove itself against Sparta Prague in Calberlah. And the sign could be cheaper, because Leipzig had already played a friendly game, Wolfsburg started training shortly before, which could certainly affect fitness.

personnel availability and challenges

In this first encounter, VfL had to do without some key players. Players who take part in the European Championship, such as Stina Johannes and Janina Minge, were not available. A total of 11 players from Wolfsburg are on duty - a real loss for the team! These include five in the German national team as well as three Norwegians and two Dutch players. The majority will return to the team after the end of the European Championship on July 27th.

The list for the friendly against Leipzig showed the depth of the squad, although some players were missing. For the Wolfsburg, Smolarczyk stood in the goal, supported by Wedemeyer, Küver, Papp and Pujols. Endemann, Lattwein, Pedemors and Bussy dared an attentive attack in midfield, while Huth and Popp attempted their chances but were unsuccessful. Leipzig's goalkeeper of Schrader and her defenders, including Krug and Landenberger, had their hands full, but showed themselves as stubborn opponents. Referee Christine Weigelt led the exciting duel.

outlook for the next test games

Wolfsburg is preparing for a total of four test games before the start of the season, including encounters with Bundesliga competitors and international opponents. The next friendly against Sparta Prague will be a home game in Calberlah, and this game has a particularly great potential because Sparta is the runner -up in Czech Republic. This gives the team the opportunity to improve and outer out the weaknesses that were visible in the game against Leipzig.

• 2. Test game: July 26 against Sparta Prague (home game in Calberlah)
• 3. Test game: August 10 against Union Berlin (AOK Stadium)
• 4. Test game: August 22nd against Bayer Leverkusen (Weimarer Land)

The start of the season is also just around the corner: On August 30, 2025, the Supercup against Bayern Munich will go. This encounter already promises great tension, especially after the narrow loss in the previous year's finals. The start of the Bundesliga then takes place between September 5th and 8th.

The preparations are in full swing, and while it was not optimal in the first test game, the team remains optimistic and full of energy for the upcoming challenges. It remains exciting to observe how the wolf will develop after their returnees and the hard -developed lessons from the game against Leipzig.

For more information about the game and the next test games, visit the pages of VfL Wolfsburg , kicker.de and Wolfs-Blog .