"However, the game itself required patience. Bayer Leverkusen were the expected difficult opposition: disciplined, tough tackling, well organised. "It was a really tough battle, which we expected," said Carolin Simon after the match. "In our recent meetings, they always made it incredibly hard for us. And again today. We knew we'd have to give 100 percent." In the first half in particular, José Barcala's side struggled to break down the Werkself's tight blocks."
"Gilles and Magdalena Eriksson were the players who had the most touches of the ball in the first 45 minutes, a sign of the arduous nature of the match. Bayern did have a good early chance for Lea Schüller, but Leverkusen goalkeeper Friederike Repohl saved well and the rebound hit the side netting. At the other end, Ena Mahmutovic was also called into action a number of times in the first half."
Bayer Leverkusen presented disciplined, well-organised, tough-tackling opposition that required patience. Carolin Simon described the match as a really tough battle and said recent meetings had been similarly difficult, demanding full effort. In the first half José Barcala's side struggled to break down Leverkusen's tight blocks. Gilles and Magdalena Eriksson registered the most touches in the opening 45 minutes, reflecting the arduous nature of the contest. Bayern produced an early opportunity for Lea Schüller, but Friederike Repohl saved and the rebound hit the side netting. Ena Mahmutovic was called into action several times in the first half.
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