Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf return to action for FC Bayern

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Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf return to action for FC Bayern
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Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf completed their respective injury recoveries during FC Bayern’s 2-0 victory against Mainz. Gwinn, sidelined since April with a shoulder injury, returned to the starting lineup and scored a goal in the 38th minute off a Linda Dallmann cross. Oberdorf made her first appearance in 316 days after recovering from a second cruciate ligament tear, entering the match as a substitute in the 71st minute. The win marks the team’s second consecutive victory, securing a perfect six points from their opening two Bundesliga matches. Head coach José Barcala now gains significant squad depth as the club prepares for upcoming fixtures including the Champions League. Both players participated in the final moments of the match together at the FC Bayern Campus.

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  • Giulia Gwinn scored in her first match back after recovering from shoulder surgery.
  • Lena Oberdorf played her first match in 316 days following a cruciate ligament injury.
  • FC Bayern defeated Mainz 2-0 at the FC Bayern Campus.
  • The team has earned six points through the first two matchdays of the Bundesliga season.
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Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf were standing together just after the final whistle. For a moment, it seemed as though the football world was holding its breath. The 2–0 win over Mainz was in the bag...

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