Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Bayern: A Showdown with a Twist!
Well, folks, mark your calendars and grab your popcorn because this Sunday at 6:30 p.m., the women’s Bundesliga promises to serve up a classic showdown as Bayer Leverkusen takes on FC Bayern. Now, I know what you’re thinking—who doesn’t love a bit of rivalry? But hold onto your hats, because this isn’t just about a simple 90 minutes of football; it’s about legal battles, referee blunders, and enough drama to fill an entire season of EastEnders.
In what can only be described as the plot twist of the century, surprise team Leverkusen is lurking just one point behind the grandmasters, Bayern. But instead of basking in the glory of their promising performance, the ladies from the factory club are gearing up for a legal rematch rather than a football match. That’s right! It seems like they’re not just playing for points but are also preparing to challenge the decision-making of the DFB Federal Court! I mean, can you imagine Sunday’s match turning into a courtroom drama? “Objection, Your Honor!”
The Drama Unfolds
So here’s the tea: just last Tuesday, the DFB sports court decided to reject Bayer’s objection regarding their controversial 3-2 victory against SC Freiburg on matchday 1. It turns out this game must be replayed! Freiburg went full-on detective mode, protesting the win on the grounds of an alleged rule violation by referee Theresa Hug. I don’t know about you, but I hope she at least had a decent excuse. Something like, “Sorry, I was too busy dreaming of the next match and forgot the rule book!”
In a nail-biting twist, Hug ordered a penalty retake for Leverkusen in the 88th minute. But when the pressure was on, she admitted she wasn’t exactly sure of the rules. And then we all thought, “Ah yes, the age-old truth: if you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with confusion!”
The sports court sided with Freiburg, much to the chagrin of Leverkusen. Judge Heinz Müller delivered the hammer, stating it was more about the referee’s rule violations than the actual game. To him, the outcome was a matter of fairness—a concept some might argue is rarer than a genuine apology from a politician!
Leverkusen’s Defense
Now, Leverkusen is fuming! Licensing director Thomas Eichin, looking like he just chugged a bag of sour lemons, declared to BILD, “We’re still scratching our heads with this verdict and we will absolutely appeal.” So there you have it, folks! While Bayern may have their eyes on the trophy, Leverkusen is playing for the honor of sporting justice here.
Eichin maintains that the decision ought to stand in leagues without VAR, implying that we can’t let post-match ramblings outweigh what happens on the pitch. It’s like saying, “Look, if I mess up a date because I forgot her name, you can’t just rewrite history with a Yelp review!”
The Legal Face-off Awaits!
The stage is set—the match against Bayern is on the horizon, and the controversy surrounding the annulled game is heating up faster than gossip in a small town! Will Leverkusen claim their rightful place not just in the standings but also in the game’s narrative? Or will the DFB Federal Court’s ruling stand strong, like a defensive line at the last minute? Only time will tell, and my, what a delightful ride it’s going to be!
As we gear up for what should be an electrifying match, one thing is certain: whether it’s on the pitch or in the court, Bayer Leverkusen isn’t going down without a fight. So, grab your snacks, settle in, and let’s see how this soap opera unfolds—drama, excitement, and perhaps a few unexpected twists are guaranteed!
In the women’s Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen will challenge FC Bayern on Sunday (6:30 p.m.).
Surprise team Leverkusen is only one point behind the master. But the women of the factory club are currently fighting for victories not only on the pitch – soon also in front of the DFB Federal Court!
Background: Last Tuesday, the DFB sports court rejected Bayer’s objection to the annulment of the 3-2 win at SC Freiburg on matchday 1. The game must be repeated.
Freiburg justified its protest with an alleged violation of the rules by referee Theresa Hug (29).
Hug had a penalty retaken for Leverkusen in the 88th minute. She later stated that she did not know the rule exactly.
Kristin Kögel from Bayer Leverkusen in a duel with Freiburg’s Shekiera Martinez (r.)
Photo: picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto
The sports court followed the Freiburg opinion in the oral hearing. Judge Heinz Müller said in his verdict that it was not a factual decision, but rather a violation of the rules by the referee team: “This violation also had an impact on the rating of the game as lost or drawn – so the game had to be rescheduled. “
Of course Leverkusen sees it differently!
Licensing director Thomas Eichin (58) told BILD on Saturday morning: “We are still irritated by the verdict and will appeal.” The DFB Federal Court will then decide.
Thomas Eichin, License Director at Bayer Leverkusen, is fighting for three points for his women’s team
Photo: WITTERS
Leverkusen goes to the DFB Federal Court
Freiburg protested against the scoring of the game and was right in the first instance. Leverkusen immediately appealed against the verdict handed down by the DFB sports court on September 19th – in vain.
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But the Bayer bosses continue to fight – not just for their women’s team, as licensing director Eichin emphasizes: “From our point of view, it was a factual decision. We have a clear stance that the factual decision must remain untouched, especially in leagues where there is no VAR. Especially when it comes to decisions that are clearly within the referee’s discretion.”
Eichin continued: “It cannot be the case that things that were or are said afterwards are more important for a game evaluation than what happened on the pitch.”
