Leverkusen surprises in the women's Bundesliga: promotion to the title race!

Leverkusen surprises in the women's Bundesliga: promotion to the title race!

Stand: 07.11.2024 19:25 pm

In the women's Bundesliga there is a captivating turn: Bayer Leverkusen, the surprise team of the season, has catapulted to fourth place! While the 1. FC Köln stuck in the table cellar, Leverkusen shows that they can keep up with the big ones. Only two points separate them from the leaders from Munich, which they narrowly defeated in a gripping duel.

Trainer Roberto Pätzold, who only took the helm this summer, would never have expected such success. After a change in the squad, in which important players left the club, the goal was to reduce the distance to the top teams. And that succeeds! The newcomers, especially the Danish international Cornelia Kramer, quickly established themselves as a top performer. With four goals, she leads the internal goal scorer list and causes a sensation on the pitch.

Success despite the upheaval in summer

The young talents, like 17-year-old Estrella Merino Gonzalez, also show their skills and bring a breath of fresh air into the team. Pätzold relies on the integration of the offspring, which carries both opportunities and risks. "We have integrated many players who have never had any experience in the Bundesliga before," he explains. But the young players reward the trust with strong performances.

Another highlight is imminent: VfL Wolfsburg, a real touchstone for Leverkusen, is waiting on the eleventh matchday. Kristin Kögel is optimistic: "We have proven that we can keep up against the top teams." But first of all, it is important to defeat the relegation candidate from Potsdam. A victory is mandatory to defend the place in the upper half of the table. Pätzold remains calm: "If we continue to do so, why shouldn't we be good for a surprise?"