Union Berlin hosts FC Bayern Women in Bundesliga opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
FC Bayern Women kick off their 2026/27 Bundesliga season against Union Berlin at Stadion an der Alten Försterei on Friday evening. Bayern, coming off a Supercup victory, aims to extend their unbeaten run in league openers to eight years. They have won both previous Bundesliga matches against Union Berlin, but the home side managed to score multiple goals in their last encounter against Bayern, highlighting their potential threat. Bayern Women are currently on a 42-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga, closing in on their own record of 44. The match aims to attract a lively local crowd, continuing a tradition at the Alte Försterei.
- •Bayern Women are undefeated in their last 42 Bundesliga matches.
- •Union last managed to keep a clean sheet at home nine games ago.
- •Bayern's last loss came in October 2024 against VfL Wolfsburg.
- •The match is set to begin at 18:30 CEST.
- •Bayern's head coach is José Barcala.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Facts ahead of Union Berlin vs. FC Bayern Women
"The wait is over – at last, it's time to get down to business! Following a successful start to the season with victory in the Supercup, FC Bayern Women kick off their 2026/27 league campaign on Frid...
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