Sarah Zadrazil returns for Bayern to face Benfica in Lisbon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Sarah Zadrazil is back with Bayern Munich after a lengthy recovery from a cruciate ligament tear. She missed 348 days before returning to competitive play. Now, she prepares to compete against Benfica in Lisbon, a team that posed challenges during Bayern's previous encounter in 2022. Zadrazil, noted for her playmaking abilities and game organization, emphasizes her renewed perspective on the game after a year sidelined by injury, where she learned to appreciate the sport more deeply.
- •Zadrazil underwent a year-long rehabilitation after a serious injury.
- •She feels fit and has no pain affecting her performance.
- •Bayern faces Benfica in the Champions League at Estádio da Luz on September 29.
- •Zadrazil describes a newfound gratitude for the game after her recovery.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Sarah Zadrazil ready for next step at Estádio da Luz
"José Barcala had to make do without her for 348 days. Of all people, the very player who brings order to the football pitch where others still see chaos. She organises, makes adjustments, directs pla...
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