Milestones, magic and great moments: FC Bayern Women at the Allianz Arena

The first appearance of FC Bayern Women at the Allianz Arena in March 2022 marked the start of a new era at Munich’s football cathedral. From the historic debut against Paris Saint-Germain through Klara Bühl’s emotional birthday strike to the hard-fought quarter-final win over Arsenal, the first Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt and the opener against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in front of a new record attendance.

Now the defending double winners are gearing up for their sixth outing in Fröttmaning as they host none other than Champions League holders Arsenal WFC at the Allianz Arena on Matchday 3 of the league phase. fcbayern.com looks back at the team’s previous highlights on the big stage.

A night to remember

FC Bayern Women 1-2 Paris Saint Germain | 22 March 2022

Sometimes it’s not trophies or great victories that make history, but very special moments. The 22nd March 2022 was one of those: when the Munich girls staged a home game at the Allianz Arena for the first time, it was much more than a change of venue. It was a milestone – for the club, for women’s football, for the team’s visibility. 13,000 spectators came to see the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain – and they became witnesses to a special evening. Bayern played with courage, hit the woodwork twice but couldn’t find a way past PSG goalkeeper Barbora Votíková. Then a moment of class: Klara Bühl scored a direct free kick to make it a final score of 2-1 to the Parisians. The result was of secondary importance, though. What mattered was the signal: women’s football belongs on the big stage.

Birthday girl Bühl lays foundation for memorable night

FC Bayern Women 3-1 FC Barcelona | 7 December 2022

It wasn’t just a gift for Bühl but for all Bayern Women fans: on 7 December 2022, the Allianz Arena again provided a glittering stage for FCB Women in the clash against FC Barcelona. The birthday girl set the course early with a precise strike to open the scoring in the fourth minute, sparking delight among the crowd of 24,000. The atmosphere was electrifying, the performance impressive. Lina Magull responded impressively, not only scoring the second goal but directing play and then setting up the third goal for Lea Schüller with a sumptuous cross. A goal that capped a prestigious win against the Catalans. Bayern produced a performance on this evening that was passionaote, attacking and confident. It was more than a win, it was a powerful statement that left everyone wanting more.

Hard-fought triumph under the lights

FC Bayern Women 1-0 Arsenal | 21 March 2023

Champions League quarter-finals again, Allianz Arena again, big stage again: in March 2023, Bayern Women hosted Arsenal for the third match at the big stadium in the space of a year. This time 20,000 fans came to support their team – and they weren’t disappointed. Alexander Straus’ side put the visitors from London under pressure from the start, combined well and played with great determination. For a long time they were frustrated by Manuela Zinsberger, herself a former Bayern player, but the resistance was broken with 39 minutes gone, when a precise cross found Schüller, who rose highest to head the ball home. The second half required strength of nerve: Arsenal increased the pressure but the Munich girls held firm and defended valiantly, with goalkeeper Mala Grohs preventing an equaliser with a number of saves. It finished in a narrow but deserved win.

First time in the Bundesliga against Frankfurt

FC Bayern Women 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt | 14 October 2023

The Munich women wrote another chapter in their history in October 2023 with their maiden Bundesliga fixture at the Allianz Arena. The home crowd of 19,000 set a new record attendance in the Women’s Bundesliga at the time. They saw Bayern control proceedings against Frankfurt for long periods with assured possession and intelligent play, but despite numerous chances they couldn’t find a way past the impressive Stina Johannes in the SGE net. So, an intense encounter full of drama and fighting spirit ended goalless, but the atmosphere inside the Allianz Arena was once again special. 

Record crowd sees Bundesliga opening win

FC Bayern Women 2-0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2:0 | 6 September 2025

The evening of 6 September was one that will live long in the memory. When the attendance figure was announced at the Allianz Arena, there was a cheer rarely seen before in women's football in Germany: 57,762 fans had come to watch the Bundesliga opening match between FC Bayern Women and Bayer 04 Leverkusen – a new record in German women's club football.

The game itself demanded patience. Leverkusen defended tightly, Bayern probed for gaps for a long time. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for: in the 76th minute, a corner from Bühl found Vanessa Gilles, who rose high to make it 1-0! Just 60 seconds later, Bühl herself had the stadium rocking with the second goal. 2-0, pure relief. What was left was not just a perfect start to the new Bundesliga campaign, but an evening full of emotion, passing and a sense of optimism. An opening match that showed how much women’s football belongs in Munich.

This Wednesday, Bayern Women return to the Allianz Arena once more for what’s set to be another magical night of football. José Barcala’s side take on holders Arsenal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League in a prestigious clash. When the floodlights come on in Fröttmaning and the Champions League anthem rings out, the Allianz Arena will again become the setting for great emotions. It’s here where records have recently toppled and where the Munich girls will make another statement. With passion, bravery and belief in making it another magical evening in red.

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