Bayern Munich delivered a commanding performance to claim their third DFB-Pokal Frauen title, putting an emphatic end to Wolfsburg's decade-long dominance in the competition. For Wolfsburg, this final was meant to be another chapter in their incredible run of 11 Pokal titles in 13 years—a streak that included victories in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. It was also a bittersweet moment for the club, as legendary German striker Alexandra Popp played her last match before moving to third-tier Borussia Dortmund at season's end. Popp, who has long expressed her desire to help Dortmund climb back to the Frauen-Bundesliga, was hoping to add one more trophy to her storied career.
For Bayern Munich, the reigning Frauen-Bundesliga champions, this was about more than just silverware—it was about cementing a legacy. With previous Pokal wins in 2012 and now 2025, the Bavarians were chasing their first-ever domestic double by adding the DFB-Pokal to their league title. And from the opening whistle at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, they played like a team with something to prove.
The action started early. In the eighth minute, Georgia Stanway threaded a clever through ball to Momoko Tanikawa on the left edge of Wolfsburg's box. But Camilla Küver read the play perfectly, stepping in to deflect the ball out for a corner. Stanway's resulting cross found Pernille Harder in the air, whose powerful header seemed destined for the net—until Popp, ever the defender in big moments, blocked it with her right leg and cleared the danger.
Wolfsburg responded in the 14th minute. A quick throw-in from Sophia Kleinherne nearly found Sarai Linder, but Giulia Gwinn intercepted and knocked it away for another corner. Svenja Huth's near-post delivery was met by Janina Minge, whose header appeared to take a deflection off Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir before rolling wide. Wolfsburg's players immediately appealed for another corner, but referee Franziska Wildheuer ruled there wasn't enough contact and awarded a goal kick to Bayern.
The tide turned in the 16th minute when Wolfsburg broke forward on a dangerous 3v3 counterattack. Lineth Beerensteyn drove through the middle with Vivien Endemann to her left and Huth to her right. Beerensteyn slipped the ball short to Huth, who looked to create space—but Bayern's defense held firm, snuffing out what could have been a game-changing opportunity. From there, the reigning champions seized control, dictating the tempo and never looking back.
For Bayern, this victory wasn't just about adding another trophy to the cabinet. It was a statement: the dynasty in German women's football has a new name. And for fans looking to celebrate this historic achievement, there's no better way than with official Bayern Munich gear—from match-day jerseys to training kits—to mark the start of a new era in Frauen-Bundesliga dominance.