Overview
- Bayern coach José Barcala confirmed Lena Oberdorf has recovered from illness and is available for Tuesday's Champions League opener at Barcelona.
- Oberdorf missed the 4–0 win over Werder Bremen with a slight fever but has played regularly since her 30 August comeback, scoring three Bundesliga goals.
- Barcala described her midfield presence as very important for a meeting with Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas.
- Germany coach Christian Wück identified Oberdorf for the No. 8 role and highlighted competition from Sjoeke Nüsken, Elisa Senß and Janina Minge.
- Wück said Giulia Gwinn's national-team chances depend on how her knee responds after an internal ligament injury, with the squad to be named on 14 October.