VfL Women also win in Leverkusen and remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga

The second half began with a Leverkusen team fighting for the equaliser, but they came up short against the Wolfsburg defence. Marlene Müller and Selina Ostermeier set the tone in midfield and stabilised the visitors' game, who saw out the narrow lead.

Even before the Leverkusen match, the VfL women had consolidated their place at the top of the table. With the away win in Leverkusen, they underline their claim to be one of the defining teams in the Women's Bundesliga again this season.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Defeat as a setback

For Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the defeat represents a setback in their own stadium. The team coached by Peddemor, which also includes Selina Ostermeier, had set their sights high against the league leaders, but found no decisive answer against the compact Wolfsburg defence.

After the final whistle, the travelling Wolfsburg supporters celebrated the next step on the way to a successful season. The coach and players stressed that focus would now turn to the upcoming tasks.

Table situation and outlook

With the victory in the Rhineland, Wolfsburg extend their streak further. The competition in the Women's Bundesliga must brace themselves for a team that looks almost unstoppable in this form and impresses both at home and on the road.

For Leverkusen, the task is to put the defeat behind them quickly and take the positive approaches from the match forward. In the coming weeks, the team face a programme that will require corrections and new impetus.