A Snowy Symphony at the Campus, FC Bayern Women beat RB Leipzig 3-0!

There is a unique kind of silence that falls over the FC Bayern Campus just seconds before kickoff, a stillness that cuts through the biting Munich cold. As I adjusted my lens and checked the ISO settings to capture the floodlights reflecting off the frost, I knew this wasn't just another matchday. It was the curtain-raiser for 2026, a test of character against RB Leipzig. And what a start it was. Through my viewfinder, I watched the Frauen maintain their iron grip on the league, delivering a commanding 3-0 victory that warmed the frozen crowd. The scoreboard told the essential story: an early penalty by Momoko Tanikawa, a fortunate own goal by Leipzig’s Kyra Spitzner, and a decisive strike by the ever-reliable Jovana Damnjanović sealed the deal.

But the numbers on the screen don’t capture the texture of the game. The match began with an explosion of energy that I barely had time to focus on. Just six minutes in, the referee pointed to the spot. I zoomed in on Momoko Tanikawa’s face. There was no hesitation, only the calm focus of a player well beyond her years. Click. The shutter fired just as the net rippled. 1-0. It was the perfect opening frame for the new year, setting a tone of dominance that Bayern has carried throughout this unbeaten season.

However, football is rarely a straight line. For the next hour, the game turned into a battle of attrition. From my position on the sidelines, I could see the frustration building. RB Leipzig defended with a stubbornness that made for gritty, intense photos, clashes in midfield, sliding tackles on the slick turf, and the mist of breath rising from the players in the cold air.

This is where the narrative shifted to the wings, and specifically to Klara Bühl. The second link in my notes reminded me of her "season of superlatives," and seeing her up close, you understand why. Even without a goal to her name on this specific night, her presence was magnetic. Every time she touched the ball on the left flank, the crowd leaned in. I captured frame after frame of her driving forward, creating chaos, her movement a blur of red against the white advertising boards. She is the engine that doesn't stall, the creative spark that kept Leipzig’s defense stretching until it finally snapped.

The release came in a flurry of action midway through the second half. First, the own goal in the 67th minute, a moment of heartbreak for Leipzig but relief for us. And then, just two minutes later, Jovana Damnjanović did what she does best. She appeared in the box like a phantom, finishing with a clinical touch that effectively ended the contest. The celebration that followed was pure joy; huddles of red jerseys, smiles that defied the freezing temperature, and the realization that the winning streak (now 11 in the league) was safe.

As the final whistle blew and I packed away my gear, the story of the night was clear. It wasn't just about the three points; it was about continuity. In the snow and cold of Munich, the Bayern women showed that a change in the calendar hasn't changed their hunger. They remain the team to beat, and for a storyteller with a camera, they remain the most beautiful subject in German football.