In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview matchday 4 of the Bundesliga season by discussing Eintracht Frankfurt's new-look attack and how well it has started the new season, why Freiburg don't seem to be missing Christian Streich as much as we all thought they might and whether Stuttgart or Borussia Dortmund will come out on top in Sunday's big clash. Enjoy!  

Sign up for ad-free shows and bonus podcasts here!  On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan discuss Borussia Dortmund's hard-fought victory over Heidenheim and whether Nuri Sahin's team impressed at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night. They then discuss Bayern Munich's emphatic win over Holstein Kiel and the continued struggles the promoted side face in the Bundesliga. Then they finish up by discussing Sunday's tasty encounter between Augsburg and St Pauli and breakdown why the Hamburg minnows have failed to pick up a single point in the league after three matches. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manu Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview the upcoming matches in the Bundesliga, focusing on key fixtures such as Dortmund vs. Heidenheim, Leipzig vs. Union Berlin, and Augsburg vs. St. Pauli. They discuss the contrasting styles and expectations of the teams, the implications of recent performances, and the pressure on coaches and players alike. The conversation highlights the excitement and unpredictability of the Bundesliga, setting the stage for an engaging weekend of football.

On this week’s bonus show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic to discuss Julian Nagelsmann’s first post-Euro 2024 Germany squad. The two break down every position and give their overall assessment and expectations from a new look Germany. They also discuss players that could potentially join this team in the short- and medium-term. Finally, they make their case that now, with the 2014 World Cup stars all retired, this is very much Jamal Musiala’s and Florian Wirtz’s team. Sign up to Gegenpressing now to listen to the full podcast.

On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The three dive into the new format of the UEFA club competitions. They discuss how this changes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League and how it will impact the German clubs that play in those competitions. Finally, the three discuss the pros and cons of the new format for German clubs as they wonder whether it could entrench the Bundesliga in the same way as is the case in the Premier League. You can listen to the full episode on the Gegenpressing Substack.

On this week’s main show, Manu is joined by German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum. The two recap the first two matchdays before the international break and discuss the negatives and positives of a still very young season. Which clubs have disappointed, and which club stood out? They also chat about rising stars Assan Ouédraogo and Paul Wanner and wonder whether Leverkusen’s defeat has been overdue. Finally, they wonder, how do Heidenheim keep doing this? Listen for this and much more!

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back with a new format for the Bundesliga preview show. They discuss the new Champions League format and express their confusion and skepticism. They then preview the Union Berlin vs. St. Pauli match and discuss the differences between the two clubs. They analyze the performances of both teams in their first match and discuss the challenges they face. They also highlight key players to watch in the game. They discuss the potential of St. Pauli and their new coach Alexander Blessin, as well as the rise of young talent Paul Wanner from Heidenheim. They also analyze the impressive start of SC Freiburg under new coach Julian Schuster and their upcoming match against Bayern Munich. The conversation concludes with a preview of the match between VfL Bochum and Borussia Mönchengladbach, and the first-ever Bundesliga home game for Holstein Kiel against VfL Wolfsburg.

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back for the Bundesliga matchday 1 recap, specifically discussing the Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt matches. The hosts analyze the performances of both teams and highlight the issues and positives they observed. They discuss Bayern Munich's lack of structure and defensive vulnerabilities, as well as Dortmund's professional and dominant display. They also touch on the tactical approach of Nuri Sahin and the role of Pascal Gross in Dortmund's midfield. The conversation ends with a discussion on Emre Can's role in the team. The conversation covers the performances of Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in their opening matches of the Bundesliga season. The hosts discuss the reliance on Emre Can at Dortmund and the need for him to focus on his role as a defensive midfielder. They also analyze Leverkusen's performance against Borussia Mönchengladbach, highlighting the team's ability to create late chances and win games. The conversation touches on the importance of home stadium atmosphere and the challenges of sustaining high-intensity performances throughout the season. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Matchday 1 Recap 03:12 Analyzing Bayern Munich's Performance 15:39 Dortmund's Professional and Dominant Display 19:05 Nuri Sahin's Tactical Approach and Pascal Gross's Impact 26:27 Questioning Emre Can's Role in the Team 28:24 The Reliance on Emre Can at Borussia Dortmund 32:16 Late Chances and Winning Mentality: Bayer Leverkusen's Performance 35:23 The Influence of Home Stadium Atmosphere on Team Performance 46:14 Sustaining High-Intensity Performances Throughout the Season

In the first of three in-depth episodes previewing the new Bundesliga season, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski make their predictions for the top four spots and pick their potential champions. On today’s show Stefan and Manu discuss the upcoming Bundesliga season and make predictions for the top four teams. They analyze Bayern Munich's chances and the challenges they face in the transfer market. The conversation also touches on the strengths of other contenders like Leverkusen, Dortmund, and RB Leipzig. The hosts express uncertainty about the top four finishers and acknowledge the competitiveness of the league. The conversation discusses the potential title contenders in the Bundesliga, focusing on Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. The hosts analyze Dortmund's chances of winning the title, highlighting their signings of goal-scoring players and improved squad depth. They also discuss Leipzig's prospects, noting their strong squad and the importance of consistency. Leverkusen is mentioned as another top contender, with praise for their transfer window and ability to score late goals.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt kick things off to chat about Bundesliga ticket prices. After going through the 2023/24 ticket prices, they preview the biggest fixtures of the upcoming first round of the DFB Pokal. Could the likes of Bayern, Dortmund and Frankfurt stumble against lower division opponents? Finally, they chat about the DFL Supercup and wonder whether the Bundesliga should come up with a different format for the competition.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Bayern Munich's failed pursuit of Désiré Doué and Xavi Simons, and how it reflects a trend of the club going after young talents from other leagues instead of developing their own. They also discuss the defensive issues at Bayern and the need to focus on strengthening the back line. The hosts then move on to discuss VfB Stuttgart's transfer activity, particularly their pursuit of another striker despite already having several options in that position. Stuttgart is actively looking to strengthen their squad before the start of the season. They have been linked with Armando Broja from Chelsea and Loic Bade from Sevilla. These signings would provide depth and options in both attack and defense. The club's transfer activity shows their ambition to compete in Europe and solidify their position in the Bundesliga. Leipzig, on the other hand, has made a quick signing in Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge to replace Dani Olmo. The club is focused on building a strong squad to challenge for the Bundesliga title. There is a sense of opportunity in the league with Bayern Munich being dethroned last season, and multiple teams, including Leipzig, believing they have a chance to win the title.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Borussia Dortmund's recent signings and departures, including the sale of Niclas Füllkrug and the potential arrival of Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim. They also discuss the transfer of Dani Olmo to Barcelona and the financial details of the deal. Overall, the hosts analyze the squad changes and the potential impact on Dortmund's upcoming season. RB Leipzig's ability to sell players for high transfer fees, despite their injury concerns, is a testament to their expertise in player development and creating a positive environment for players. The club's success in generating revenue through player sales allows them to comply with financial fair play regulations and reinvest in the squad. The decision of Xavi Simons to stay at Leipzig for another season is a sign of the club's stability and their ability to keep players happy. Leipzig's potential signing of Ryan Cherki from Lyon further demonstrates their ability to attract and integrate young talent.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by Louis Ostrowski to preview the start of the 2. Bundesliga. To start the show, they chat about the newcomers Ulm, Preußen Münster and Jahn Regensburg. They then move on to discuss stories to watch out for ahead of the season and then discuss the promotion race. Will HSV finally go up? Finally, they chat about Schalke and whether the club has done enough to be a contender.

On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss Bayern Munich’s continued struggles to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, why Matthijs de Ligt may be staying put in Munich and why Arsenal may be able to tempt Leory Sané back to the Premier League. The pair also discuss Stuttgart’s moves to replace Deniz Undav, who now looks set to stay at Brighton, by making a move for Leverkusen’s Adam Hlozek.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Chris Führich's decision to stay at VfB Stuttgart, which is significant for the club as they have lost several key players. They then move on to discuss Borussia Dortmund's transfer targets, including Yan Couto and Rayan Cherki. They also discuss the potential sale of Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich to West Ham United. Finally, they touch on the comments made by Oli Hoeneß about Bayern’s transfer strategy.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in the Bundesliga. They cover topics such as the potential transfer of Sergio Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart's signing of Ermedin Demirović, and Bayern Munich's pursuit of Désiré Doué. They also discuss the need for Bayern to sign a backup striker and the challenges of managing Harry Kane's fitness next season. The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Bundesliga season and the return of club football. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Borussia Dortmund Set to Sign Sergio Guirassy from Stuttgart 6:39 Stuttgart Signs Ermedin Demirovic as Replacement 18:39 Bayern Munich Pursue Désiré Doué in Squad Rebuilding 26:04 Bayern Munich Still in Need of Backup Striker 35:10 Excitement Builds for the Upcoming Bundesliga Season

On the final podcast of the 23/24 season, Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss how well Germany did over the course of Euro 2024. Julian Nagelsmann has earned a lot of credit for getting the nation back interested in the national team, but did he get his tactics and squad selection right? And what long-term solutions does the young head coach have in place to deal with the older, retiring stars in Germany’s squad? All that and more discuss on today’s show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in German football. They focus on Bayern Munich's pursuit of defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha and the potential reshuffling of their midfield, alongside the surprising sale of Matthjias De Ligt. They also analyze the transfers of Assan Ouédraogo to RB Leipzig and Can Uzun to Eintracht Frankfurt, highlighting their potential impact on their respective teams.  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Manu and Stefan are back to breakdown an incredible performance from Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024. Following a brief discussion about what it was like in Munich in the lead up to Friday’s game, the pair then break down what Germany got so right and what Scotland got so wrong. Julian Nagelsmann impressed immensely with his clever tactics, with a number of individual players looking back to their best. But will it be enough to top the group and potentially even win Euro 2024?

If you'd like to sign up to our Euro 2024 coverage click here.  In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss Euro 2024 and their plans for covering the games. They also analyze Germany's performance in recent friendlies and highlight the concerns surrounding Ilkay Gundogan's role in the team. The hosts discuss the importance of pre-tournament friendlies and the challenges faced by national teams. They also touch on the significance of the captaincy and the potential impact of Toni Kroos' return to the team. Overall, they express optimism about Germany's chances in the tournament. The conversation discusses the performance of the German national team in their friendly match against Greece and delves into various topics such as the midfield struggles, the role of the fullbacks, the goalkeeper debate, and the overall team chemistry. The hosts analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the team and offer their insights on potential changes and strategies for upcoming matches. They also highlight the importance of squad chemistry and the unpredictable nature of tournament football.

In the final regular podcast of the 2023/24 season, Manu and Stefan present the podcast on location at Wembley Stadium, as they took in Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Although the Bundesliga club were unable to win the European Cup, it was a fascinating clash both on and off the pitch and Gegenpressing was there to take it all in.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In the final bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to preview Saturday’s Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Edin Terzic’s side may be the underdogs for this tie, but as the pair explain in today’s show that doesn’t mean they can’t win the clash at Wembley with smart tactics and by exploiting Madrid’s notable weakpoints. All that and more is explained and discussed on today’s show. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the imminent appointment of Vincent Kompany as the head coach of Bayern Munich, discussing his background, tactical approach, and the challenges he faces. The conversation also delves into the squad's composition, potential player movements, and the need for a long-term vision and stability at the club. Chapters 00:00 Vincent Kompany's Appointment: A New Era for Bayern Munich 21:25 Stability and Long-Term Vision at Bayern Munich 32:41 Challenges and Expectations for Kompany, Eberl, and Freund

On this week’s show Manu and Stefan are joined by AFP German football reporter Dan Wighton to discuss Bayer Leverkusen’s hard-fought victory over Kaiserslautern and what the conclusion to this season means for the start of next season for Xabi Alonso’s side. The trio also discuss Bochum’s heroic comeback in the promotion/relegation play-off, which saw the club beat Fortuna Düsseldorf on penalties to remain in the German top-flight next season. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bochum beating Fortuna in the play-offs 07:19 Implications of the Relegation Playoff System and Its Impact on Teams 12:16 Insights into the DFB Pokal Final: Atmosphere and Fan Support 29:45 Xabi Alonso's Coaching Decisions and Future Plans for Leverkusen 35:22 Strategic Squad Changes and the Path to Future Success   Keywords Gegenpressing Podcast, DFB Pokal, relegation playoff, German football, atmosphere, performances, implications, drama, excitement, DFB Pokal, Leverkusen, Kaiserslautern, Xabi Alonso, coaching decisions, squad changes, strategic decisions, future impact  

The Gegenpressing Podcast previews the German Cup final between Kaiserslautern and Bayer Leverkusen. The hosts discuss the historical significance of Kaiserslautern and their underdog status, as well as Leverkusen's recent fatigue and loss in the Europa League final. They explore the potential impact of winning the cup on both teams, with Leverkusen aiming for the double and Kaiserslautern seeking to resurrect their club. The hosts also highlight the importance of the German Cup in German football and the excitement of having two teams that aren’t Bayern Munich in the final. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Kaiserslautern's Historical Significance 09:02 Leverkusen's Fatigue and Loss in the Europa League Final 13:31 The Importance of Winning the German Cup 25:08 The Excitement of Two Novelty Teams in the Final 35:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan tally up the Gegenpressing votes from our paid subscribers to decide the 2023/24 Bundesliga player of the season. Before diving in to the top 10, the duo take a look at a number of honourable mentions for players that performed admirably but didn’t quite make the cut. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think of the final ranking in the comments below.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Bayer Leverkusen suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Atalanta in the Europa League final. The loss ended Leverkusen's 51-game unbeaten streak and highlighted some tactical and selection mistakes made by coach Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen played with a lineup that didn't reflect their strengths and failed to dominate the game as they usually do. The team lacked presence in the final third and struggled to create chances. Atalanta, on the other hand, played brilliantly and capitalized on Leverkusen's weaknesses. This defeat serves as a learning experience for Leverkusen and Alonso as they look to bounce back in the German Cup final.

The last main show of the Bundesliga season covers various topics, including the impressive performances of Stuttgart and Heidenheim, the coaching situation at Bayern Munich, and the thrilling relegation battle. The hosts reflect on the season and discuss the final matchday, highlighting the intense games and dramatic moments. They also touch on the struggles of certain clubs and the need for reflection and improvement in the upcoming season. In this conversation, Manu and Stefan discuss the recent matches and outcomes of FC Köln, VfL Bochum, and Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. They analyze the performance and future prospects of each team, highlighting the challenges they face. The conversation also touches on the impact of club size and membership structure on team success. They conclude by previewing upcoming matches and discussing the voting for the Player of the Year.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Season Reflection 02:10 Passing of the Bundesliga “Farmer’s league” Torch to the Premier League 04:23 Impressive Performances of Stuttgart and Heidenheim 08:29 Uncertainty in the Coaching Situation at Bayern Munich 09:26 Upcoming Matches and Heidenheim's European Qualification 14:33 Thrilling Relegation Battle 25:48 Challenges and Disappointments for FC Köln, VfL Bochum, and Union Berlin 29:02 Relegation Playoffs: Determining the Fate of Bundesliga Teams 38:41 The Impact of Club Size and Membership Structure on Team Success 52:06 Voting for the Player of the Year: Subscribers Participate in Selection Process

In the final preview show of the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, Manuel and Stefan reflect on the season and discuss the upcoming matches. They highlight the importance of the Stuttgart vs. Gladbach match, as Stuttgart can still finish second and potentially host the DFL Super Cup. They also discuss Marco Reus' goodbye game for Dortmund and predict a for result for their clash with Darmstadt. Leverkusen will be hoping to win against Augsburg and celebrate their first trophy of the season. The relegation battle is intense, with Bochum, Union Berlin, Mainz, and Köln fighting to secure their positions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Appreciation 02:15 Previewing the Matches 12:26 The Coaching Situation at Bayern Munich 15:23 Relegation Battles at the Bottom of the Table

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford are joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic. The trio discuss the dramatic events that has given Köln a lifeline ahead of matchday 34. Will the Billy Goats have enough to catch Union Berlin? How did the capital club maneuver its way into a position that could now lead to relegation just one season removed from qualifying for the Champions League? The guys then move on to discuss the latest developments in the Bayern Munich coaching search. With Hansi Flick now the latest candidate unlikely to join Bayern, could the club be forced to stick with Thomas Tuchel? Finally, the trio take a deep dive into newly promoted sides St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel. Enjoy!   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:34 Topics: Köln relegation battle, coaching search at Bayern Munich, and the two promoted teams in the Bundesliga 08:10 Köln's struggle to score goals and avoid relegation 15:18 The coaching search at Bayern Munich and the potential for Thomas Tuchel to stay 26:19 The impact of past decisions on Union Berlin and Köln 32:48 Conclusion and final thoughts 42:44 Promotion of Hamburg and Holstein Kiel 59:06 St. Pauli's Success and Commercial Strategy 01:00:49 Holstein Kiel's Steady Rise 01:03:07 Unique Stories and Values in the Bundesliga

Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend on this week's Bundesliga preview show. How will Bayern overcome their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid? What will Dortmund do from here until the Champions League final on June 1? What is going to happen in the relegation zone? Christian Streich will coach his final home game in charge of SC Freiburg against Heidenheim. All of this, and much more, is covered on the penultimate Bundesliga preview show of the 2023/24 season. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan were in place to offer up their initial reaction to Bayern Munich’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Did Thomas Tuchel get his tactics wrong? Did this Bayern squad have any chance of winning in the Spanish capital? And what was with that late offside call? All that and more answered on today’s show.

Borussia Dortmund stunned European football on Tuesday night, beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the heart of the French capital to reach the Champions League final. Reacting to the famous result at full time, Manu and Stefan pour over the incredible achievement for Dortmund, how the Bundesliga side managed to march all the way to the final and why Edin Terzic and his players deserve so much credit for upsetting the odds.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent developments in German football. They start by talking about Union Berlin parting ways with their head coach and the challenges the club is facing. They then move on to discuss the game between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, where Stuttgart dominated and secured a 3-1 victory. They highlight the impressive performance of Stuttgart and the lackluster performance of Bayern Munich. They also touch on the importance of finishing second in the Bundesliga and the financial benefits it brings. Overall, the episode provides insights into the current state of German football and the challenges faced by some clubs. The conversation covers various topics including the performance of Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, the potential head coaching search for Bayern, and the departure of Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund. Manuel Veth discusses Bayern's injury problems and the need for squad depth. He also mentions that Stuttgart is building a sustainable team and is cautious about signing players with high salaries. The conversation then shifts to Marco Reus and his legacy at Dortmund, highlighting his loyalty and impact on the club. The hosts also mention upcoming content on Leverkusen and the Champions League semi-finals.   Keywords German football, Union Berlin, head coach, Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, dominance, performance, financial benefits, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, head coaching search, Marco Reus, Dortmund, squad depth, injuries, loyalty, Leverkusen, Champions League  

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend. How will the European fixtures impact Bayern, Dortmund and Leverkusen? Can Stuttgart benefit from the latest chaos at FC Hollywood? Will Köln be relegated this weekend? Plus, pregame analysis for every other game on matchday 31. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan recap Dortmund’s brilliant 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Once again, Edin Terzic had his side perfectly set up for a magical Champions League night. What makes this Dortmund side different in the UCL this season compared to the Bundesliga? The guys chat about this and much more on today’s show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the first bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan recap Bayern Munich’s first-leg Champions League semifinal draw against Real Madrid. They break down a tactical masterclass by Thomas Tuchel, undone by individual mistakes. They also look ahead to next week and speculate on whether Bayern now have enough to advance to the final at Wembley.

On this week's main show, Manu, Stefan and Matt discuss Bayer Leverkusen's latest last-minute goal against Stuttgart to keep their unbeaten run on track, Borussia Dortmund's humbling defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig and what certain relegation now means for FC Köln. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game in this weekend's matchday. Can Bayern see off bogey team Frankfurt? Who will come out on top when Leverkusen host Stuttgart? Finally, Leipzig or Dortmund? Who will win the race for fourth place? Plus, pregame analysis for every other game on matchday 31. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Ralf Rangnick has now emerged as the favorite to take over the Bayern Munich head coach position. Although it isn’t confirmed yet, it only appears to be a question of time for Rangnick to leave the Austrian national team to take the Bayern job. But how would he fit in at Bayern? Manu caught up with German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum to discuss Rangnick’s coaching style, his past at big clubs like Schalke, and how it will all work at Bayern. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Germany’s two biggest clubs have undergone a significant overhaul in their front offices in recent months. But while Bayern Munich still struggle to find a new head coach, Dortmund have appointed Lars Ricken as new managing director of sport. This week, Manu and Matt have done a deep dive into both clubs trying to figure out what Ricken’s appointment means for Dortmund and whether Bayern will ever find a new head coach. Enjoy.

With Stefan and Matt on assignment this week, Manu is joined by Dan Wighton from AFP. Dan was on location to witness Leverkusen orchestrating yet another comeback against Dortmund this weekend and then saw Bayern Munich smash Union Berlin. The two chat about Bayern's odd head coaching hunt, Union Berlin's situation, and Dortmund's diva-like performances all season long. Plus, much more! Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game in this weekend's matchday. Can Augsburg cause an upset in Frankfurt? Can Köln pick up an important win over a relegation rival? And will Borrusia Dortmund end Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run? All that and more discussed on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan recap Bayern Munich’s very impressive 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals. They break down Thomas Tuchel’s masterclass and ask what it would mean if he won the Champions League with Bayern Munich.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In the first bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to offer up their immediate reactions to Borussia Dortmund’s remarkable win over Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. What did Edin Terzic get right with his tactics? Has the real Marcel Sabitzer finally arrived at Dortmund? And what can we expect from the Bundesliga giants in the semi-finals against Paris Saint-Germain? All that and more answered on today’s show.

On this week’s main show the Gegenpressing Podcast comes to you live from the BayArena, following Bayer Leverkusen’s dominant 5-0 win over Werder Bremen to win their first every Bundesliga title. Stefan and Manu talk to Matt from the stadium at full time, before discussing what this remarkable accomplishment means for the club, Xabi Alonso, Florian Wirtz and German football as a whole. And they even have time to include some comments from our susbcribers. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga Preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at all the fixtures ahead of matchday 29 and offer up their predicitons. Including Eintracht Frankfurt's interesting trip to Stuttgart, RB Leipzig playing host to Wolfsburg, a big six-pointer between Bochum and Heidenheim and, of course, whether or not Bayer Leverkusen will claim the league championship with a win over Werder Bremen on Sunday. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan take a look at Borussia Dortmund’s somewhat impressive 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Despite going down two goals, Edin Terzic’s side rallied in the second half and came close to levelling the scoring before the second leg in Germany. Can the Bundesliga side now take the initiative and make it to the semi-finals with a win in the Westfalenstadion?

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the first bonus show of the week, Manu, Stefan and Matt sit down to discuss Bayern Munich’s somewhat unexpected 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. How did Thomas Tuchel’s side manage to put on such a good performance in North London and do they now return to the Allianz Arena as the favourites to progress to the next round? All that and more discussed on today’s show.

On this week's show, Manu, Stefan and Matt are back to discuss Bayern Munich's humbling defeat to Heidenheim, Borussia Dortmund stumbling against Stuttgart and why Bochum have decided to part company with Thomas Letsch.

On this week’s preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at all the games ahead of Bundesliga matchday 28 and offer their scored predictions for each encounter. Can Werder Bremen cause problems in Frankfurt? Will Köln be able to claim all three points in a vital relegation six-pointer against Bochum? How will Bayern Munich perform against a strong Heidenheim side, with one eye on Arsenal? And, of course, who will walk away with all three points in Borussia Dortmund’s Topspiel clash against Stuttgart? All that and more on today’s show.

On this week’s podcast Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s exceptional 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich. It was the Black and Yellows first win at the Allianz Arena in the league since April 2014, but will it be enough to help the club claim a top-four finish and save Edin Terzic his job? The trio also discuss Bayer Leverkusen’s dramatic comeback victory over Hoffenheim and why Xabi Alonso has decided to stay at the German club for another season.

Manu and Stefan are back with another preview and predictions show, as they look ahead to all of the action in the Bundesliga in matchday 27. Can Union Berlin cause an upset in Frankfurt? Can Bochum claim all three points in an important six-pointer against Darmstadt? What should we expect from Wolfsburg in their first game under new head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl? And, most importantly, do Borussia Dortmund have any hope of beating Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena? All that and more on today’s show.

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan mull over Germany’s impressive 2-0 victory over France. Ahead of Tuesday’s clash against the Netherlands, they discuss the heroic return of Toni Kroos, why Germany’s new-look defence look so strong and whether Leroy Sane can even play his way back into Julian Nagelsmann’s start-studded starting XI.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE This week Christian Streich announced that he was going to step back from football. The 58-year-old has been the head coach of SC Freiburg for 12 years but has worked in one form or another at the club over the last 26 years. With Streich stepping down this summer, Manu and Matt discuss why this decision has come now, what his legacy is going to be at Freiburg and beyond and what will come next. Enjoy.

On this week’s main show Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss whether Stuttgart could be a blue print for Julian Nagelsmann’s German national team. They also touch on Hamburger SV and St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga and whether Dortmund will have a chance to advance against Atlético Madrid. Finally, they preview Bayern Munich’s clash against Arsenal and Harry Kane’s ankle injury. Enjoy!

It's Friday! And that means Manu and Stefan are back with another round of predictions to preview this weekend's Matchday 26 in the Bundesliga. Can Werder Bremen take points off Union Berlin in the capital? Will heavy legs cost Freiburg or Bayer Leverkusen points? And can Eintracht Frankfurt cause an upset in Dortmund? All that and more answered on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt deep in the depths of the Westfalenstadion, as they offer an immediate reaction to Borussia Dortmund’s 2-0 win over PSV in the Champions League. Edin Terzic’s side are through to the quarter-finals of the European competition, but what should we make of the performance on the night and their chances in the next round?

This week Manu and Stefan are delighted to celebrate episode 400 of the Gegenpressing podcast with our listeners by answering questions asked by our paid subscribers. What are our favourite films? What do we do to take our mind of football? Which former player would we love to interview? How would we fix German football? All that and much, much more.

On this week's main show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss Stuttgart's continued ascendency under Sebastian Hoeneß, Borussia Dortmund's far from convincing win over Werder Bremen and whether Bayern Munich now look back to their best following confirmation that Thomas Tuchel will depart from the club at the end of the season.

On this week's Bundesliga preview and predictions show Manu and Stefan take a look at all the action ahead of matchay 25, including Stuttgart's tricky test against Union Berlin, whether Mainz can cause further upset for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's intruging trip to Werder Bremen. Plus much, much more!

On this week's main show Manu and Stefan discuss Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over FC Köln and break down what has allowed Xabi Alonso's team to now pull 10 points clear of Bayern Munich. The pair then go over Stuttgart's hard-fought victory over Wolfsburg and discuss the fantastic job that Sebastian Hoeneß has done at the Swabian club and whether he may be working his way into contention for the big job in Munich this summer.

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan take a look at all the Bundesliga action for matchday 24, including Bayern Munich's tricky away tie at Freiburg on Friday night, whether Borussia Dortmund can overcome a tough Union Berlin test and if Werder Bremen can maintain their remarkable form to beat an in-form Hoffenheim side. Plus much more!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu is joined by 2.Bundesliga expert Louis Ostrowski to discuss the biggest talking points from the German second divison this season. What’s gone so wrong at Schalke? How good is Can Uzun and will St Pauli or HSV finally win promotion to the Bundesliga? All that and more answered on today’s show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan gift themselves €117 million to rebuild Bayern Munich’s squad for next season. Which star players need to be sold? Which ones need replaced either way? And, most importantly, which positions need the club’s undivided attention in the summer transfer window? All that and more discussed on today’s show.

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu, Stefan and Matt are back to discuss Bayer Leverkusen's narrow 2-1 win over Mainz, Bayern Munich's intriguing 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig and why Borussia Dortmund came undone against Hoffenheim in front of their own fans. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan take a look at Bayer Leverkusen's Friday night test against Mainz, whether Hoffenheim can turn their form around against Borussia Dortmund and why Bayern Munich's suffering may continue at the hands of RB Leipzig. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan take a look at Dortmund’s 1-1 draw away to PSV in the first leg of their Last 16 tie in the Champions League. The Bundesliga side were once again pretty boring to watch, but the result now means that Edin Terzic’s side are in pole position to win the tie in front of their own fans at the Westfalenstadion.

On this week's main show Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the biggest talking points from the Bundesliga action, including Borussia Mönchengladbach's continued fall from grace following their defeat to RB Leipzig, why Werder Bremen are suddenly gunning for European football, what led to Borussia Dortmund's hapless 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg and whether Thomas Tuchel will keep his job after Bayern Munich's defeat to Bochum. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan take a look at every Bundesliga game in matchday 21, including Borussia Dortmund's trip to Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich's away clash with Bochum and a tasty encounter between RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Plus much, much more.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan break down Bayern Munich’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the Champions League, just a few days afer a huge defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Is Thomas Tuchel simply not up to the task of guiding Bayern to success domestically and in Europe or do the Bundesliga giants need to ask tougher questions of themselves and their squad come the end of the season?

On this week's main show, Stefan is joined by Matt Ford and Seb Stafford-Bloor to do a deep dive on the game that may come to decide this season's Bundesliga title race. Did Thomas Tuchel get his tactics terribly wrong? Is it time for Bayern Munich to part ways with their head coach? And what makes Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen so impressive? All that and more answered on today's show.

On this week's preview show Manu returns to help Stefan take a look at every game of the Bundesliga matchday 21. Can Freiburg cause problems for Dortmund? Can Werder Bremen keep marching up the table? And who will win Saturday's all-important Topspiel between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich? All that and more answered on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On Saturday Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich side travel to Bayer Leverkusen with the hope of beating Xabi Alonso's side and bringing an end to their title challenge. To do that, the Bavarian giants will have to find a way of stopping star playmaker Florian Wirtz.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE Both VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen have welcomed new investors to their respective clubs. But while Stuttgart have copied the Bayern Munich model, Werder Bremen have taken a very different approach. Manu & Matt discuss both investor deals, point out the differences and outline while in their own ways they could benefit each club

On this week’s main show Stefan Bienkowski is joined by Matt Ford and the Athletic’s Seb Stafford-Bloor to breakdown all the major talking points from the last weekend of German football. That includes Borussia Dortmund’s hapless 0-0 draw away to Hoffenheim, Köln’s unexpected win against Eintracht Frankfurt and a look at two big stories unfolding in the 2.Bundesliga. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan cast their eyes over Borussia Dortmund's tricky trip to formidable Heidenheim and ponder whether Borussia Mönchengladbach can keep their title as Bayern Munich's bogey team. Not to mention plenty of other tasty clashes in the Bundesliga this weekend. Enjoy!

Listen to the full show here.  On this week’s bonus show Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski take a deep dive into how Xabi Alonso has suceeded on and off the pitch as a head coach at Bayer Leverkusen and how much of that success would easily translate to Liverpool, should the Premier League club come calling for a Jürgen Klopp successor.

You can listen to the full show here On this week's transfer show Manu and Stefan discuss Sacha Boey's move to Bayern Munich from Galatasaray, the prospect of Bryan Zaragoza making an early move to the club from Granada and then do a deep dive into why Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey would prove to be an expensive but ultimately very impressive signing in the summer window.

On this week's main Bundesliga show, Manu and Stefan discuss Bayern Munich's somewhat controversial 3-2 win over plucky RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen failing to wrestle all three points off Borussia Mönchengladbach and then break down why Stuttgart so emphatically thumped RB Leipzig.

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at all the fixtures ahead of matchday 19, including RB Leipzig's tricky trip to Stuttgart, Bayern Munich's showdown with Augsburg, as well as a number of derbies up and down the country.

On this week's main podcast, Manu, Stefan and Matt are back to discuss Bayern Munich's unexpected defeat to Werder Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen's heroic win over RB Leipzig to pull seven points ahead in the title race and Borussia Dortmund picking up another impressive win in the Bundesliga. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss Bayer Leverkusen's tasty clash away to RB Leipzig, whether Freiburg can wrestle all three points off an impressive Hoffenheim side and if Stuttgart can get back to winning ways away to Bochum. Not to mention Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich's clashes!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan are delighted to be joined by Uli Hesse, the author of “The Three Lives of the Kaiser – A Biography of Franz Beckenbauer” and many, many other brilliant books on German football as they look back over the life and legacy of Bayern Munich and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer.

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu, Stefan and Matt are back to discuss Bayern Munich's win over Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund's victory away to Darmstadt, Bayer Leverkusen's dramatic last-minute winner against Augsburg, why Eintracht Frankfurt won at RB Leipzig and even have time to discuss the resurgence of Borussia Mönchengladbach. Enjoy!

Stefan and Manu are back for another Bundesliga predictions podcast, as they take a look at the first matchday of 2024! Can Hoffenheim steal all three points at the Allianz Arena on Friday? Will Dortmund slip up against Darmstadt? Can Eintracht Frankfurt get revenge on RB Leipzig? Plus, plenty of tasty six-pointers near the bottom of the table. Enjoy!

LISTEN WITHOUT ADS WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO OUR NEWSLETTER In the first Gegenpressing podcast of 2024, Stefan and Manu are joined by Matt Ford to discuss the breaking news that Hans-Joachim Watzke will step down as Borussia Dortmund CEO when his contract expires in 2025. The trio also discuss Jadon Sancho's impeding return to the club and debate whether it's good or bad business for the club. Enjoy!

In the final Gegenpressing podcast of 2023, Manu and Stefan take a close look at every single club in the Bundesliga and offer up a grade based on how well they think each has done. A big thank you to everyone that has listened to the show this year and an even bigger thank you to everyone that has subscribed to our newsletters and helps us do what we love. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan take a look at the flurry of reports surrounding Edin Terzic’s future at Dortmund and ponder whether the Bundesliga side really are prepared to sack the head coach or will stick with him in the second half of the season. Enjoy!

On this week's main show Manu and Stefan take a look ahead towards the midweek matches and what will be the final Bundesliga matchday of 2023! Can Augsburg cause an upset in Stuttgart? Will Wolfsburg finally beat Bayern? And can Dortmund claim an all-important three points against Mainz to keep Edin Terzic in his job? All that and more discussed on today's show.

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at all the fixtures in matchday 15 of the German top-flight, including Borussia Dortmund’s tricky trip to Augsburg, Bayer Leverkusen playing host to Eintracht Frankfurt and whether Stuttgart can put a serious dent in Bayern Munich’s title challenge. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE This week the DFL confirmed that 36 teams from the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga had given the governing body permission to negotiate a potential deal with a league investor. German football is now hoping to generate around $1 billion in additional income by selling 8% of its licensing revenue from the DFL’s commercial rights for the next 20 years. On today’s extended podcast, Manu and Matt break down all the details, discuss whether it’s a good idea and what it will mean for the future of German football. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga podcast, Stefan and Manu are joined by Matt Ford to discuss Bayern Munich’s unexpected defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund’s somewhat expected defeat to RB Leipzig and whether a draw against Stuttgart is one point won or two points dropped for Leverkusen. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga preview and predictions show Manu and Stefan sink their teeth into matchday 14 and discuss whether Borussia Dortmund can turn things around against RB Leipzig, if Bayer Leverkusen can continue their unbeaten run against Stuttgart, as well as casting their eye over two tasty six-pointers at the bottom of the table. Plus much more!

On this week's main show, Manuel and Stefan react to Germany winning the U17 World Cup and what it could mean for Julian Nagelsmann's senior squad ahead of next year's Euro 2024 in Germany. They then break down a fascinating 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund and debate whether the result suited Xabi Alonso, Edin Terzic or Thomas Tuchel. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview and predictions show Manuel and Stefan run through Union Berlin's tricky away tie with Bayern Munich, a fascinating clash between Gladbach and Hoffenheim and then take a look at whether Borussia Dortmund can raise their game to match a very impressive Bayer Leverkusen side on Sunday. Plus much, much more. Enjoy!

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan are once again joined by the Athletic’s Seb Stafford-Bloor to push to one side a rather boring 1-0 win for Bayern Munich against FC Köln to instead discuss whether Harry Kane is already a better striker for the Munich club than Robert Lewandowski ever was. The trio then breakdown Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic 4-2 win over the Foals and whether or not is has convinced anyone that Edin Terzic is still the right man for the job at the Westfalenstadion. Then, to wrap up the show, Seb fill us in on his recent interview with Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt. Enjoy.

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan offer up their analysis and predictions for every game of Bundesliga matchday 12. Can Borussia Dortmund pick up all three points against Borussia Mönchengladbach? Can Heidenheim win a crucial six-pointer against Bochum? And can Eintracht Frankfurt stop the Serhou Guirassy hype train? All that and more answered on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the numeorus senior players that could be leaving RB Leipzig in January, including a speculative story linking Timo Werner with a move to Real Madrid. The duo then discuss two strikers that could be making their way to Eintracht Frankfurt in the coming months, before breaking down the transfer rumours that have popped in recent weeks suggested who Bayern Munich could look to sign to sure up their back line. Enjoy!

On this week’s (second) Bonus Pod, Manu and Stefan offer up their reactions to the news of Union Berlin and Urs Fischer parting ways. Did the Bundesliga club make the right call? Did they have any other options? Will it save them from relegation? And who will take his place? All that and more discussed on today’s show. Enjoy!

On this week's main show Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic to discuss the Bundesliga's deepening relationship with the NFL. The two reflect on the fine balance of commercialization and traditional Bundesliga values. The two then discuss Heidenheim and Stuttgart and their respective impressive campaigns to start the season. Finally, they chat about Union Berlin and whether Urs Fischer can turn things around. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan dive in to every single game of matchday 11 and offer up their analysis and predictions. Can Borussia Dortmund bounce back with a win in Stuttgart? Can an improved Union Berlin win at the Bay Arena? And will Bayern Munich run up double digits against Heidenheim? All that and more on today’s show! Share

On this week's main show Stefan is joined by Matt Ford to dive back into Bayern Munich's impressive win over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, before taking a look at RB Leipzig's back-to-back defeats in the German Cup and Bundesliga and then finishing up on whether Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen can really go the distance in the league. Enjoy!

From within the depths of the Westfalenstadion Manu speaks to Matt Ford and Seb Stafford-Bloor about Bayern Munich’s dominating performance against Borussia Dortmund in the first “Der Klassiker” of the Bundesliga season.

On this week's Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan break down each match and offer their analysis and predictions, including Bayer Leverkusen's tricky clash away to Hoffenheim, Freiburg playing host to an improved Borussia Mönchengladbach and, of course, the all-important "Der Klassiker" between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Stefan, Manu and Matt break down all the drama from Borussia Dortmund's 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen's impressive win over Freiburg and then take a moment to appreciate Harry Kane (and Bayern Munich's) remarkable performance against Darmstadt. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan dive into every single Bundesliga match ahead of a fascinating weekend of football. Including, Union Berlin's all-important trip to Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt and a tasty Sunday night clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing Podcast Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt Ford to discuss Bayern Munich's 3-1 win in Mainz, why Union Berlin still can't seem to pick up a win and what has led to both Augsburg and Köln picking up somewhat unexpected wins at the weekend. Enjoy!

You can now follow the show on Threads or join our Whatsapp channel to follow along with all the latest newsletters and podcasts from Gegenpressing.  On this week's preview show Manu and Stefan are back to cheer in the return of the Bundesliga! On the show they discuss Werder Bremen's tricky away tie to Borussia Dortmund, whether Union Berlin got their act together during the international break, a tasty Rheinderby between Köln and Gladbach and a fascinating "El Plastico" between Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen. Enjoy!

On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss reports from England linking Jamal Musiala with a move to Liverpool, whether Schalke star Assan Ouédraogo could be on his way to Bayern Munich and why Youssoufa Moukoko continues to be a thorn in the side of Edin Terzic. Sha

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan break down Julian Nagelsmann's first game in charge of Germany, after his side beat the United States 3-1. The pair also take a look at Ausgburg's decision to sack Enrico Maaßen in favour of former Copenhagen head coach Jess Thorup.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE  On this week’s bonus show Stefan is joined by Matt Ford to discuss a number of topics, as the pair dig into questions provided by subscribers. How much will Stuttgart get for their star striker? Is the Westfalenstadion such an eye-sore? Are Bundesliga goalkeepers overrated? And what’s the best way to get to Elversberg? All that and more answered on today’s show.

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu is joined by Chris Williams and Matt Ford. They chat about the VAR controversy in the Dortmund vs Union Berlin matchup. The three then do an analysis on what has been going wrong at Union before doing a deep dive on 1. FC Köln’s challenges. After just one point from seven games, is there any hope for the Billy Goats?

On today's show Manu and Stefan dive into the forthcoming fixtures of Bundesliga matchday 7 and provide their predictions for each and every game. Including a potential six-pointer between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Mainz on Friday night, Union Berlin's trip to Borussia Dortmund, a fascinating clash between Stuttgart and Wolfsburg and Sunday's showdown between Bayern Munich and Freiburg.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Stefan discuss further heartbreak in Europe for Union Berlin, Bayern Munich’s hard-fought win over FC Copenhagen and somewhat dissapointing results for Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss the reported return of Jerome Boating to Bayern Munich and whether the club are making the correct decision to re-sign the controversial figure. They also discuss the big Max Eberl story that Manu reported last week, as well as the latest news on Xabi Alonso, Jeremie Frimpong and Jadon Sancho. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are deligthed to be joined by the Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss Borussia Dortmund's hard-fought 3-1 win over Hoffenheim and decipher who came out smelling of roses in RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw.

On this week's Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan offer up their predictions for every single match of Bundesliga matchday 6, including Borussia Dortmund's tricky away clash with Hoffenheim on Friday night and a fascinating Saturday night clash between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich.

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt Ford to discuss Stuttgart and star striker Serhou Guirassy's remarkable start to the season and try to figure out just how far this Swabian side can really go this season. The trio also break down Borussia Dortmund's narrow win over Wolfsburg and whether Edin Terzic is any closer to figuring out what to do with his side. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan discuss every single game of matchday 5, including Borussia Dortmund's tricky home clash with Wolfsburg, a potential six-pointer between Augsburg and Mainz and some interesting Sunday games. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are back to talk about the two biggest games in German football this weekend. On Friday Xabi Alonso's impressive Leverkusen side matched Bayern Munich with a 2-2 draw, only for Dortmund to come from behind (after taking the lead) to beat Freiburg 4-2. We analyse both games, while also taking a look at the midweek fixtures in the Champions League. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan dig into all of the fantastic fixtures on offer in matchday four and offer up their predictions for each and every game. Can Bayern Munich tame an impressive Bayer Leverkusen side? Can Freiburg pour more misery on Borussia Dortmund's poor start to the season? And do we already have some tasty relegation six-pointers to consider? All that and more on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan take a closer look at Friday’s enticing clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. What has made Xabi Alonso’s team so impressive over the past 12 months? What are their strengths and weaknesses? And, most importantly, are they now at a stage where they can beat Thomas Tuchel’s side and challenge for this season’s Bundesliga? All that and more answered on today’s show. Share

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE HERE  On this week’s transfer round-up, Manu and Stefan review Germany’s unexpected win over France and whether Julian Nagelsmann really is the frontrunner to become the new Bundestrainer. They also ponder whether a January move for Jadon Sancho would make sense for Borussia Dortmund and what changes Bayern Munich are set to make to avoid a repeat of the summer’s disastrous transfer window. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the huge news that the German FA have sacked Hansi Flick. What led to the former Bayern Munich head coach becoming the first ever coach sacked by the German national team and who should replace him? All that and more discussed on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu is joined by Farhan Devji the author of Alphonso Davies: A New Hope. The two discuss Davies’ career to date and the glorious moments he experienced with Bayern during the 2020 treble-winning campaign. Finally, they break down some of the chaos that surrounded Bayern last spring and whether it will have an impact on Davies’ long-term future with the club. Enjoy! To purchase Farhan’s book head to ECW Press here.

On this week's main Gegenpressing podcast, Manu is joined by Marie Schulte-Bockum and Matt Ford as they break down yet another disappointing Borussia Dortmund performance. The crew wonders whether Dortmund's problems can be fixed and whether a coaching change is afoot. They also discuss Bayern Munich's deadline day disaster and wonder whether Leverkusen and Leipzig can challenge them for the title after impressive weekend results.

On this week's preview show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic, who was kind enough to fill in for Stefan. The two offer their predictions for matchday 2 of the Bundesliga season. Can Dortmund get back on track against Heidenheim? Will Bayern Munich once again stumble in the true Klassiker against Gladbach? Also, Seb argues that Union Berlin against Leipzig is the true match of the weekend.

On this week's main Gegenpressing podcast, Chris, Manu and Stefan break down why Borussia Dortmund were lucky to get away with a point at Bochum, whether Bayern Munich's 3-1 win over Augsburg was entertaining enough, why Bayer Leverkusen continue to look like the real deal and what we can make from Union Berlin's title-challenging credentials. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan offer their predictions for matchday 2 of the Bundesliga season. In one has been titled the "derby weekend", Dortmund travel to Bochum, Bayer Leverkusen and Gladbach lock horns and Hoffenheim take on Heindenheim. Not to mention Bayern Munich's clash with Augsburg on Sunday night.

On this week's episode Manu is joined by friends of the podcast Matt Ford and Chris Williams to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 1 of the Bundesliga. How good was Harry Kane against Werder Bremen? Why did Borussia Dortmund struggle so much against Köln? And did Bayer Leverkusen show their title-challenging crudentials against RB Leipzig? All that and more discussed on today's show!

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan dive into Werder Bremen hosting Harry Kane's Bayern Munich on Friday, a tasty top-four clash between Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, whether Dortmund can get past Köln and a relegation six-pointer. The Bundesliga is back! Join our fantasty football league here!

On today’s episode Manu and Stefan run through the second part of their big Bundesliga preview by taking a closer look at the bottom half of the German top-flight. Which clubs could impress and break into the top half? Which clubs look a little lost in mid-table? And which clubs look worryingly at risk of relegation? All that and more answered on today’s show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss Armel Bella-Kotchap’s reported move to Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg signing Ligue 1 star Lovro Majer, Bayern Munich’s attempted to fix their goalkeeping issues, Benjamin Pavard’s never-ending quest to leave the club and Union Berlin pulling off some impressive late deals in the window. Enjoy! 1 Share

On this week’s main episode, Manu and Stefan discuss the top-half of the Bundesliga table. Over the course of a full hour, the pair break down the main title contenders to Bayern Munich’s dominance, whether Union Berlin or Leverkusen will break into the top four and whether we should keep an eye on the best of the rest.

In the first preview show of the new season, Manu and Stefan take a look at Saturday’s curtain raiser between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup, as well as a quick look at what Pokal games fans of German football should look out for this weekend. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE  On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan react to the news that Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms for the transfer of Harry Kane. While the ultimately conclusion of this transfer saga is still up in the air, the pair discuss what Kane’s arrival in Germany will mean for the Munich club and the Bundesliga as a whole. Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefand discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s attempts to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani, Barcelona swooping in for Freiburg youngster Noah Darvich, Tottenham spending big on Wolfsburg talent Mickey van de Ven and why Bayern Munich might be in desperate need of a new goalkeeper. Enjoy! Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus pod Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski welcome special guest Louis Ostrowski on to the show to discuss all things 2.Bundesliga. What players should you keep an eye on? What clubs are going down? Which former giants are fighting for promotion? And why does Louis support Osnabrück? All that an more covered on today’s show! Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss Sadio Mané’s short spell at Bayern Munich now that the former Liverpool forward has completed his move to Saudi Arabia. They also break down which player RB Leipzig have reportedly earmarked as their Josko Gvardiol replcement, while going into a deep dive on Dortmund’s new transfer strategy that they hope will get them closer to Bayern. Enjoy! Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss Manu’s week embedded in the Borussia Dortmund training camp. Our globe-trotting reporter sat down with a number of players and staff to discuss the arrival of Marcel Sabitzer, Emre Can being announced as the new club captain and why Gio Reyna’s days at the Bundesliga club may be numbered. Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up episode, Manu and Stefan are buried under an avalanche of Bayern Munich news. Not only did the club announce a new signing in Kim Min-jae, but also confirmed that Christoph Freund would be taking over as sporting director later in the year. Then there was the matter of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich’s futures…

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan take a look at the biggest transfer rumours in the Bundesliga. Including the continued reports of Tottenham Hotspur edging closer to signing Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven, Bayer Leverkusen making a move for Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug and Bayern Munich reportedly deciding to put Leon Goretzka up for sale. Enjoy! Share

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan take a look at Bayer Leverkusen’s very impressive summer transfer window to date, which now includes the signing of Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann and Granit Xhaka. Have the BayArena club suddenly gotten very serious about challenging for silverware next season? S

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan are joined by Chris Williams to discuss the exodus of talent at RB Leipzig this summer and what the club need to do to get back on track. They also discuss Felix Nmecha’s move to Borussia Dortmund and whether the former Wolfsburg talent will be enough to make up for the departure of Jude Bellingham. Enjoy!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW On this week’s bonus show Stefan and Manu sit down, dig through the stats and come up with four candidates for the Bundesliga manager of the season. And then, after much debating, come up with their own choice to stand above all other head coaches in the German top-flight as the very best. Let us know if you agreee and who your manager of the season would be in the comments below!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan break down the latest reports stating that Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Harry Kane. Will Tottenham sell their prized striker and could he really fix all of Thomas Tuchel’s problems? We also take a look at who RB Leipzig are splashing the cash on, whether Bayer Leverkusen can keep their star defenders and Felix Nmecha’s imminent move to Borussia Dortmund. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s bonus podcast, Manu and Stefan take a look at Germany’s recent struggles against Ukraine, Poland and Colombia and try to get to the bottom of why Hansi Flick’s time as Germany manager simply isn’t going to plan and whether he could be sacked before next year’s tournament. Manu also got an opportunity to sit down with former USMNT international and Kaiserslautern striker Terrence Boyd to discuss the 2.Bundesliga, football in America and much more. Enjoy! Sha

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss Ilkay Gündogan’s recent revelations about Borussia Dortmund trying to re-sign him, Bayern Munich moving towards their first major signing of the summer in the form of Napoli defender Kim Min-jae and whether RB Leipzig would seriously consider selling Josko Gvardiol before the start of the new season. Enjoy!hare

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s Bonus Show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss which players outperformed all others in every position across the entire 2022/23 Bundesliga campaing and along the way picked their own starting XIs. Enjoy and let us know who you would pick in your team in the comments below! Share

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE  On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan roll up their sleeves and dive into as many transfer stories as possible, as they look at Newcastle, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund’s interestin Felix Nmencha, Eintracht Frankfurt appointing Dino Toppmöller as their new head coach, Union Berlin signing an impressive forward from the second tier, Naby Keita’s return to the Bundesliga and all the chaos that continues to rumble on at Bayern Munich. Enjoy!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Stefan discuss Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid, which could reach up to €133m worth of transfer fees for Borussia Dortmund. Was it a fair price? How do the Bundesliga club replace a player like that? And what can we begin to piece together of Bellingham’s legacy at the Westfalenstadion? All that and more answered on today’s show. Sha

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss Gladbach appointing Gerardo Seoane as their new head coach, Borussia Dortmund signing Ramy Bensebaini, RB Leipzig making moves for Christoph Baumgartner and Ikoma-Loïs Openda and Bayern Munich dragging their heels in the transfer window despite Leon Goretzka being linked with a move to Manchester United and the Bavarian club now reportedly looking to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.hare

On the final Gegenpressing podcast of the season, Manu and Stefan break down what happened at the German Cup final, where RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt. Are Marco Rose's team ready to take the next step and challenge for the Bundesliga next season? And what will become of the Eagles following the departure of Oliver Glasner? We also discuss the second leg of the relegation play-off, which saw Stuttgart comfortably beat HSV. What went so wrong for Hamburg and how far can their Swabian foes go next season under their exciting new head coach? All that and more on today's show!

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss whether Benjamin Pavard will finally leave Bayern Munich this month, why RB Leipzig and Liverpool seem to be getting into a transfer battle over potentially four seperate players and why Daichi Kamada has opted to leave the Bundesliga for AC Milan. Plus lots more!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan review what was a truly remarkable conclusion to the Bundesliga season. Manu explains what has gone wrong at the Allianz Arena in recent days, which saw the club sack their CEO and sporting director despite winning the league title. While Stefan discusses what Dortmund got right and wrong this season. Plus a look at what went down in the 2.Bundesliga. Enjoy!

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan break down the final matchday of the Bundesliga season. Can Borussia Dortmund get over the line against Mainz? Can Bayern Munich cause an upset in Köln? And which team will end up joining Hertha Berlin in the 2.Bundesliga next season? All that and more answered on today’s show!

On this week’s main show, Manu and Stefan discuss the biggest talking points from Bundesliga matchday 33, including Bayern Munich’s shocking defeat to RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund’s impressive win over Augsburg, as well as Stuttgart, Schalke and Bochum’s best efforts to keep themselves out of the relegation spots. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at every game in the penultimate matchday of the Bundesliga season. Can RB Leipzig throw a spanner into the works of Bayern Munich's title defence? Can Borussia Dortmund avoid a potential banana skin in Augsburg? And can Schalke or Stuttgart overcome the odds to climb out of the bottom three? All that and more discussed on today's show.

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Stefan and Manu offer their instant reactions to Bayer Leverkusen getting knocked out of the Europa League by Jose Mourinho’s Roma side. They take a look at what went wrong for Xabi Alonso’s side, what lessons can be learned going forward and how the team is already being rebuilt for next season. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu is once again joined by Matt Ford. The two break down the impressive performances by title candidates Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. They also wonder how Thomas Tuchel will handle Thomas Müller in the long run. They then switch the focus to the relegation battle and try to predict who will ultimately go down. Finally, they discuss Frankfurt fans reacting to Oliver Glasner’s summer departure. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga preview and predictions show, Manu and Stefan take a close look at Bayern Munich’s tough test against Schalke on Saturday, whether Gladbach can cause an upset at the Westfalenstadion and extremely important six-pointers at the bottom of the table and the race for Europe. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan break down Bayern Munich's narrow 2-1 win over Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund's 6-0 thrashing of Wolfsburg and why Schalke's win over Mainz has now turned the Bundesliga relegation race on its head. Enjoy!

On this week's preview show, Stefan and Manu are back to offer their analysis and predictions for every match of the forthcoming Bundesliga matchday. Including a tasty derby on Friday night, a relegation six-pointer on Saturday and tough tests for both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Enjoy!

On this week’s Gegenpressing Podcast, Stefan and Manu dive into the Bundesliga action to figure out how Borussia Dortmund dropped points to Bochum, whether Bayern Munich turned a corner with their win over Hertha Berlin, that remarkable Schalke comeback against Werder Bremen and a look at which clubs are best positioned to finish in the European spots. Plus much more! Enjoy

On this week's Bundesliga preview and predictions show, Manu and Stefan run through every forthcoming match of the weekend by offering up their analysis and suggestions for what's to come. Can Borussia Dortmund win a tricky local derby on Friday night? Can Schalke claim all three points in a must-win clash with Werder Bremen? And will Bayern Munich finally get back to winning ways against Hertha Berlin? All that and more discussed on today's show!

To listen to the full show click HERE.  On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Stefan are joined by Chris Williams to dicuss a subscriber question on the topic of whether or not the Bundesliga is falling out of love with strikers. We also discuss the impressive talent at the bottom half of the Bundesliga table and whether this is the tighest league table in recent memory.

On today’s Gegenpressing Podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to break down all the biggest talking points from a fascinating weekend of German football. Including, HSV beating St Pauli in a must-win 2.Bundesliga Hamburger Stadtderby, Bayern Munich stumbling further into chaos, Borussia Dortmund finally looking like champions-elect and Bayer Leverkusen overcoming RB Leipzig without Florian Wirtz. Plush much, much more!

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan take a look at Eintracht Frankfurt’s tricky clash away to Borussia Dortmund, whether Bayer Leverkusen or RB Leipzig will win Sunday’s tasty clash and questions whether Bayern Munich have it in them to beat in-form Mainz. Not to mention an entire array of important games between teams in the bottom half of the table. Enjoy!

On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan offer instant reaction to Bayern Munich’s defeat to Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. What was Dayot Upamecano thinking? Should Thomas Müller have started? Will Oliver Kahn or Hasan Salihamidžić have to answer for this? And how can Bayern rebuild their squad to challenge for the European title next season? All that and much more discussed on today’s show! If you would like to listen to the full show click here.

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the latest Bundesliga matchday. Including Schalke’s emphatic win over Hertha Berlin, the capital club opting to change head coaches (again), Borussia Dortmund’s remarkable capitulation to Stuttgart, Bayern Munich’s slip up against Hoffenheim and how much trouble Thomas Tuchel’s side are in ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City.

On today's show Manu and Stefan offer in-depth previews to every Bundesliga game of the weekend, alongside their predictions for what should happen! Including Dortmund's tricky trip to Stuttgart, Hoffenheim travelling to Munich to pour more misery on Bayern and the all-important relegation six-pointer between Schalke and Hertha Berlin on Friday night. Enjoy!

To listen to the full version of this show click on the link HERE.  On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan offer full-time reaction to Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in their first-leg tie of the Champions League quarter-finals. Did Thomas Tuchel pick the right team? Is Thomas Müller the new assistant coach? And what was Dayot Upamecano thinking? All that and more discussed on today’s show.

On this week's podcast Manu and Stefan are back to discuss all the action at both ends of the Bundesliga table. Dortmund fight past Union Berlin, Bayern avoid further Freiburg anguish ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City, plus some big results at the bottom of the table. Enjoy!

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan dig through every single game of Matchday 27 in the Bundesliga by analysing each team and offering their predictions to every match. Including, a rematch of Bayern Munich and Freiburg’s dramatic DFB Pokal clash in midweek, a top-four clash between Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin and a tasty relegation six-pointer to conclude the weekend’s action on Sunday between Schalke and Hoffenheim. Enjoy!

On this week’s podcast, Manu and Stefan are joined by DW Sports reporter Matt Ford to discuss the numerous talking points from Bayern Munich’s 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, before breaking down Stuttgart’s decision to sack Bruno Labbadia and sign Sebastian Hoeneß as their new head coach. Enjoy!

Manu and Stefan are back to break down all the biggest games in German football this weekend, including detailed previews and predictions of each Bundesliga match from matchday 26. Can Köln or Gladbach turn their season around in Sunday’s derby? Can Schalke beat an in-form Bayer Leverkusen? And, perhaps most importantly, can Borussia Dortmund pick up their first win at the Allianz Arena since 2014 when they take on Bayern Munich on Saturday evening? All that and more discussed on today’s show.

The Bundesliga may be on an international break, but German football continues to rumble on with all sorts of drama - particularly in Munich! As such, Stefan and Manu once again welcomed Tifo podcast and sportswriter for the Athletic, Seb Stafford-Bloor, back on to the show to discuss what they’ve all learned from Bayern Munich sacking Julian Nagelsmann and replacing him with Thomas Tuchel. Enjoy!

So much for a week off! Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski cut their time off short to discuss the explosive news that Bayern Munch are set to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel. This show was first recorded in a Twitter Space, which is why the audio quality won't be to the standard we usually hold ourselves to. We hope you don't mind!

On this week’s show, Manu and Stefan break down Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable win over Bayern Munich, why Borussia Dortmund look so well equipped to challenge for the Bundesliga title and which teams look destined for the drop. Enjoy!

On this week’s preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at every Bundesliga match of the forthcoming Matchday 25 and offer their insight and predictions. Borussia Dortmund welcome Köln to the Westfalenstadion, Bayern Munich face a tough test against an improve Bayer Leverkusen and Augbsurg take on Schalke in another tasty six-pointer in the bottom half of the table. Plus much more!

On this week's main show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss another eventful weekend in the Bundesliga. Schalke heroically held Borussia Dortmund to a 2-2 draw in the Revierderby, Union Berlin dropped points at Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich were far from convincing despite beating Augbsurg 5-3. Enjoy! If you would like to vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards, click on the link here and follow the instructions. Thanks! 

On this week’s preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at each and every game in Matchday 24 of the Bundesliga schedule. Including Union Berlin’s tricky away tie to Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt facing off against desperate relegation-threatened sides and, of course, the all-important Revierderby between Schalke and Borussia Dortmund. Enjoy!

On this week’s main show Stefan is joined by Chris Williams to break down Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Was this the result that confirmed Edin Terzic’s credentials as a talented head coach? Did Marco Rose get his tactics terribly wrong? And could this result have a bearing on where the Bundesliga title ends up in May? All that and more answered on this week’s show!

On this week’s preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to break down every single game in the forthcoming matchday 23 of the Bundesliga season. Including, a fantastic tie on Friday between Borussis Dortmund and RB Leipzig, another tasty six-pointer at the bottom of the table and a clash between two top four hopefuls to round up the weekend on Sunday evening. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Stefan and Manu are back to discuss the biggest talking points from Matchday 22 of the Bundesliga. Including Bayern Munich's impressive victory over Union Berlin, RB Leipzig picking up a symbolic win over Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund avoiding a potential banana skin against Hoffenheim and Schalke's attempts to avoid relegation with a win over Stuttgart. Enjoy!

On today’s show, Manu is back from his travels to join Stefan in breaking down all the biggest talking points from matchday 22 of the Bundesliga, including extensive previews and predictions of each and every game. Can Union Berlin bring an end to Bayern Munich’s title challenge? Can Eintracht Frankfurt bounce back in Leipzig? And could Schalke actually be about to win a game?! All that and more on today’s show.

On this week’s show, Manu and Stefan break down all the major talking points from the Bundesliga action at the weekend, including Bayern Munich’s defeat to Gladbach, Borussia Dortmund’s impressive win over Hertha Berlin and why Union Berlin simply couldn’t score against Schalke. Enjoy!

Manu and Stefan are back with their weekly offering of insight, analysis and predictions for the forthcoming Bundesliga matchday. Can Bayern Munich win the real Der Klassiker? Will Eintracht Frankfurt be able to avoid slipping up against Werder Bremen? And who is going to win “El Plastico”? All that and more discussed on today’s show!

On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Stefan are back to chew over Bayern Munich’s 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund’s narrow victory over Chelsea. Is Kingsley Coman severely underrated? Is Gregor Kobel the best keeper in Germany? And what’s going on with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka this season? All that and more discussed on this week’s show. To listen to the full show click HERE.

On this week’s main show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss all of the major talking points from the Bundesliga action, including Bayern Munich’s impressive win over Bochum, Borussia Dortmund continuing their remarkable run against Werder Bremen and whether Union Berlin just brought an end to RB Leipzig’s outside shot at e league title. Plus, we preview the big Champions League clashes between PSG and Bayern as well Chelsea’s trip to Dotmund. Enjoy!

On this week’s preview show, Manu and Stefan preview and predict every clash of Matchday 20 in the Bundesliga, including a tricky trip to Bayern Munich for Bochum a potential “title-decider” between RB Leipzig and Union Berlin, tricky away games for Borussia Dortmund and Eintract Frnakfurt, plus much, much more.

On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan discuss the managerial casualty at Hoffenheim and who could be about to step into the position, Bayern Munich blowing away a helpless Wolfsburg side, Borussia Dortmund turning on the style against Freiburg and what Manuel Neuer was really thinking with that interesting interview.

On this week’s preview show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski take a look at every fixture in the Bundesliga this weekend and offer up their predictions. Including Dortmund’s tricky test against Freiburg, Wolfsburg hosting Bayern Munich and a tasty duel between Köln and RB Leipzig. Enjoy!

On this week’s podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the big talking points from the Bundesliga matchday, including Borussia Dortmund’s impressive win over Bayer Leverkusen, Union Berlin and RB Leipzig keeping the pressure on at the top of the table and Eintracht Frankfurt’s 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich. Is Julian Nagelsmann now under pressure at the Allianz Arena and will Joao Cancelo be enough to solve all his problems?

On this week’s preview show Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski sit down to discuss each game in matchday 18 of the Bundesliga, including a high-profile clash between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund on Sunday and, of course, the Berlin derby.

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski look back on the biggest talking points from matchday 16 of the Bundesliga, while looking ahead to the midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Enjoy!

The Bundesliga is back and that means Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are also back to preview each and every game of matchday 16, as well as giving their predictions for each game. Can RB Leipzig kick off 2023 with a win over Bayern Munich? Who will win the first Ruhr derby of the year? And will Union Berlin and Freiburg be able to kick off the rükrunde with the same impressive form that they showed in the first half of the season? All that and more answered in today’s show!

On this week's show Manu and Stefan are back and promptly stick their necks on the chopping board to put forth their predictions for the second half of the Bundesliga season. Both offer up two teams that they reckon will do better 2023 and one team that are destined to stumble. But which clubs did they pick? Have a listen and let us know if you agree.

On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan dive into Bayern Munich’s defensive problems, whether Gladbach can replace all of their departing stars, some important transfer news for Bayer Leverkusen, if Mainz will be able to find some January reinforcements for their attack and then, finally, a discussion about how RB Leipzig continue to run circles around Borussia Dortmund in the transfer window. Enjoy!

If you would like to listen to this podcast without the ads and help support the show, you may wish to consider taking out a subscription on our Substack for as little as $3.75 per month.  On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are joined by a very special guest as Hertha Berlin sporting director pops by the podcast to discuss his plans with Hertha Berlin, the Bundesliga's appeal in the United States, whether German clubs can work around 50+1 and the future of the German national team. Enjoy!

If you would like to listen to this podcast without the ads and help support the show, you may wish to consider taking out a subscription on our Substack for as little as $3.75 per month.  On the very first transfer round-up show of 2023, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are once again back to discuss the biggest transfer rumours and stories in the world of German football. Including (but certianly not limited to!) Kevin Schade swapping Freiburg for Brentford, whether Eintracht Frankfurt are prepared to sell Randal Kolo Muani and why Kingsley Coman has decided to find a new agent. Enjoy!

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back after a brief winter break to discuss the biggest topics in the German Bundesliga. Including, the tremendous news that Sebastian Haller could be back playing for Borussia Dortmund within the month, whether Eintracht Frankfurt are prepared for a busy second half of the season and if Mainz have what it takes to avoid getting dragged into another relegation race. If you want to listen to the full episode and help support the podcast, take a look at our subscription plans which start from as little as $3.75 per month right HERE.

On our final podcast of the year, Manu and Stefan run through all the biggest transfer stories in German football this week, including Bayern Munich’s hunt for a replacement to Manuel Neuer, Borussia Dortmund’s intriguingly interest in Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha and whether or not Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City will be able to sign Josko Gvardiol in January. Enjoy!

On this week’s final bonus pod of 2022, Stefan and Manu answer questions from our subscribers on the topic of German football as well as many others. What’s the best Christmas dish? What wine goes with it? And where were the Brothers Grimm actually from? All of that - bizarrely - answered on this week’s bonus show. If you'd like to consider taking out a subscription to help support the podcast and get two newsletters in your inbox every week as well as ad-free versions of all three podcasts each week, you can check out our plans right here. 

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are back to round up the biggest news in German football. Which includes Manuel Neuer’s recent injury and his future at Bayern Munich, Bruno Labbadia failing at Stuttgart before he even got started and Borussia Dortmund star Gio Reyna deciding to go to war with the US men’s national team. Enjoy!

On this week’s transfer round-up special, Manu and Stefan discuss the rumours linking Jude Bellingham with a move to Liverpool and whether there’s any genuine logic behind it, why Bayern Munich are desperate to sign Jamal Musiala down to another new contract and what Borussia Dortmund’s shopping list will likely look like in January. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dig through the battle that has kicked off at the DFB and DFL, following Germany's embarassing elimination from the 2022 World Cup. We also take a look at Stuttgart's new/old head coach and why Borussia Dortmund won't be having a jolly, merry Christmas.

On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan are back to tackle some of the biggest transfer stories in German football, including Niklas Fulkrug to Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund hoping to sign a South Koreans star, David Raum reportedly heading to Real Madrid, Sven Mislintat apparently heading to Liverpool and Jadon Sancho’s reported come-and-get-me plea to Dortmund. Enjoy!

On this week's main show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss Germany's all-important clash with Spain. Hansi Flick's side live to fight another day following a 1-1 draw, so what positives and negatives can we take from the match?   If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.

  On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan diving into the biggest rumours and stories surrounding German football. That means a deep dive into the rich individuals and parties that want to buy a stake in Hertha Berlin, whether Konrad Laimer will really join Bayern Munich, if Christopher Nkunku is finally leaving RB Leipzig and whether or not an in-demand Eredevisie star will opt for the German top-flight over the bright lights of the Premier League. We also discuss Manu’s exclusive interview with Florian Wirtz and why the Bayer Leverkusen star won’t be moving to Barcelona anytime soon. Enjoy!

Last week Manu Veth was in St. Louis to cover the opening of the brand new CITYPARK Stadium. Ahead of the opening match between St. Louis CITY SC and Bayer Leverkusen, Manu met up with the Flyover Footy Podcast and The BVB Podcast at the Schlafly Taphouse for a live podcast and a Q&A session. Together with Phil and Carver, Manu break down the St. Louis CITY SC roster built, the latest Bundesliga news and much more. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.

In our first transfer round-up special podcast, we take a look at some of the biggest transfer stories involving Bundesliga clubs and players and decipher what is and isn’t likely to happen in January. Are Bayern Munich still interested in Harry Kane? Is Christopher Nkunku still heading to Chelsea in January? And can Gladbach keep a hold of any of their star players next summer? All that and more discuss on the show!

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu sat down with Orange County SC president of business operations Dan Rutstein and German goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky to discuss the upcoming friendly against Hamburger SV! In the exclusive interview, they discuss the “controversial” Oktoberfest theme, growing the game in the United States, Orange County SC’s dispute with the LA Galaxy and the importance of the club in Southern California. Goalkeeper Rakovsky also gives some insight to life in the USL Championship and what it means to young US talent to get exposure in high profile friendlies. You can still get tickets for Orange County SC vs Hamburger SV: Click HERE! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.

On this week's prediction podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to preview and give their predictions for every game in the final Bundesliga matchday of 2022. Where did the time go?!

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back for a bumper episode of the show! On the show we discuss Union coming undone against Leverkusen, Moukoko leading the line for Dortmund and Germany, reaction the Champions League last 16 draw and give our predictions before the Bundesliga mid-week round of games. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at every game in the German top-flight this weekend and offer up their insight and predictions. Can Bayer Leverkusen upset the title race? Will Bayern Munich struggle in the capital? And are Borussia Dortmund ready to win the easy games? All that and more answered on today's show. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to talk all things Bundesliga. We pull apart Borussia Dortmund’s impressive win over Eintracht Frankfurt, Union Berlin showing real guts with their comeback against Gladbach and whether Manuel Neuer is going to be Germany’s No.1 at the World Cup in Qatar. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga prediction show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through the fixtures from matchday 12 of the German top-flight and give their predictions for every match. Can Bayer Leverkusen overcome a confident RB Leipzig side and are Eintracht Frankfurt set up perfectly to combat Borussia Dortmund’s stars? All that and more answered in today’s show.

On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefn are back to discuss the biggest topics in German football this week. Including Liverpool’s reported interest in Jude Bellingham and Youssoufa Moukoko, Mario Götze impressing Hansi Flick at Eintracht Frankfurt, Union Berlin coming undone at Bochum and what the future holds for RB Leipzig following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz. Enjoy!

On this week’s Bundesliga preview podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at EVERY match in the German top-flight this weekend, including a very difficult away match for Bayern Munich, more trouble on the horizon for Dortmund and a tasty encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg.

On this week’s Gegenpressing Podcast Manu and Stefan are back to talk about the biggest talking points from this weekend’s Bundesliga action. Bayern Munich got back to winning ways with a helping hand from an old friend, Union Berlin once again showed why they’re genuine title contenders and Borussia Dortmund were left scratching their head - not for the first time this season. Plus much, much more! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week’s episode of the Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at every fixture in the German top-flight, including Friday night’s showdown between Schalke and Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig’s difficult test against Hertha Berlin and, of course, the big double bill on Sunday. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's episode Manu and Stefan are back to discuss all things Der Klassiker, including the increasing pressure Julian Nagelsmann is under at Bayern Munich and whether Dortmund have turned a corner under Edin Terzic. We also discussed Bayer Leverkusen's quick turnaround under new head coach Xabi Alonso and what next for Stuttgart and Pellegrino Matarazzo after they agreed to part ways on Monday.   If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at all of the upcoming fixtures in this weekend's matchday, including Xabi Alonso's first game as Bayer Leverkusen head coach and Borussia Dortmund taking on Bayern Munich in the first Der Klassiker of the season! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan run through the biggest topics from the weekend's Bundesliga action, including Bayern Munich's win over Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund's stumble against FC Köln and whether Christopher Nkunku really is joining Chelsea. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's Gegenpressing preview show, Manu and Stefan take an extensive look at this weekend's Bundesliga fixtures and provide their predictions for each and every game. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.   

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through the biggest talking points from a wonderful weekend of Bundesliga football, including Borussia Dortmund's derby win over Schalke, Union Berlin storming to the top of the Bundesliga table and whether Julian Nagelsmann could get sacked by Bayern Munich. Plus much more! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week’s preview show, Stefan Bienkowski and Manu Veth preview all the action ahead of matchday 7 of the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund welcome Schalke to the Westfalenstadion for the first Revierderby of the season, while Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and possibly even Bayern Munich face tough tests of their own… If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.   

On this week’s Gegenpressing Show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through the biggest topics from the weekend’s Bundeslig action. Bayern Munich once again look very ordinary against mid-table opposition, Borussia Dortmund are reminded of what they gave up in new RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose and we discuss whether Bayer Leverkusen may also be on the verge of looking for a new head coach. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to give you the definitive breakdown of what’s happening in the German top flight this week. Can Marco Rose inflict his revenge on Borussia Dortmund as the newly-installed RB Leipzig head coach? Can Gladbach get back to winning aways against high-flying Freiburg? And will Bayern Munich be able to score more than one goal against lowly Stuttgart? All that and more answered in this week’s show.

With Stefan away on his much-deserved honeymoon, Manu is joined by Gegenpressing veteran Chris Williams. The two focus on crisis clubs Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig and discuss whether there could be changes in the cards. They also discuss Bayern Munich and ask if Robert Lewandowski could be missed after all... All that and more in this week’s show. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at all the upcoming games in this weekend's matchday. Dortmund kick off the action with a home clash with Hoffenheim on Friday night, while Bayern Munich are tasked with taking on high-flying Union Berlin in the Germany capital, plus much, much more!

On this week’s podcast, Manu and Stefan dig into the biggest topics from this weekend’s Bundesliga action by answering questions from our subscribers! Did Gladbach deserve a point against Bayern? Could Union Berlin finish in the top four and will Edin Terzic be able to survive the next five games at Dortmund? All that and more answered in this week’s show. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan run through every league fixture coming up this week in the German top-flight. Can RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen pick up their first wins of the season? Can Borussia Dortmund turn things around? And can Gladbach continue to be a thorn in Bayern Munich's side? We discuss it all on today's show. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week’s bonus podcast Manu and Stefan decide to have a bit of fun by drafting their select XIs (plus substitutes) made up entirely of players that don’t play for Bayern Munich. If you would like to listen to the full show, you can sign up right here.

In Episode 264, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss matchday 3 of the Bundesliga. They discuss the issues at Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen and explore why the Bundesliga needs to be more like Union Berlin. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan run through all the talking points from matchday 3 and make their predictions for the forthcoming games. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's podcast Manu is joined by old friend of the show Chris Williams to discuss Dortmund's remarkable victory against Freiburg, Timo Werner's return to the German top-flight and much, much more. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

In Episode 261 of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back with their matchday 2 predictions. This week they focus on Freiburg vs Dortmund, Schalke vs Gladbach, and Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich. They also predict the results for every other game on matchday 2. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.

On this week’s bonus podcast, Manu and Stefan run through a whole bunch of questions from subscribers. Whether it be critics of the Bundesliga being out in full force, ESPN’s coverage of the league in the US or whether Leroy Sane should leave Bayern Munich, we talked about a LOT of different topics. Enjoy!

In episode 260 of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan run through the biggest talking points from the opening matchday of the new Bundesliga season. Are Eintracht Frankfurt in trouble? Can Dortmund and RB Leipzig's new strikers solve their problems? As well as much, much more! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.   

In episode 259 of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview matchday 1 of the 2022/23 Bundesliga season. They give predictions for every game and pick their respective matches of the week. This week's focus is on the Berlin Derby and Dortmund against Leverkusen. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month.

On this week's show Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through all the major talking points from the weekend's Super Cup clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Should the fixture be moved abroad? Will Leroy Sane leave Bayern this summer? Could Timo Werner be on his way back to the Bundesliga? All this and more answered on this week's show... If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's episode, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through two of the biggest transfers in the Bundesliga this summer: David Raum's imminent move to RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich signing young striker Mathys Tel. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

On this week's episode Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth run through the conclusion of the Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona transfer saga, why Serge Gnabry has decided to stay at Bayern Munich and what implications Matthijs de Ligt's arrival has on Julian Nageslmann's squad. If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, take a look at our Substack page where subscriptions start from just $5 per month. 

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back with a special Borussia Dortmund transfer special, as they look over the Westfalenstadion's summer dealings and whether they've done enough to catch Bayern Munich and progress in Europe. This week also saw the podcast launch its newsletter - which you can sign up to right here. For just $5 per month, you can get this podcast entirely ad-free, as well as a bonus show every Wednesday, as well as newsletters from Manu and Stefan every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

In episode 254 of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to chat about the Cristiano Ronaldo to Bayern Munich rumor. Manu also adds details to Bayern's talks with Matthijs de Ligt in an emergency insert. Finally, the boys discuss realistic transfer targets should Robert Lewandowski leave the club. You can also buy Gegenpresssing merchandise by following the link ->  https://shop.bleav.com/?_cat_sports=soccer

In episode 253, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to break down the latest Bundesliga news. In this episode, they will focus on RB Leipzig and what impact Christopher Nkunku's new contract will have on the club's transfer summer. They then move on to discuss Josko Gvardiol staying and Tyler Adams potentially leaving the club for Leeds United. You can also buy brand new Gegenpressing merchandise follow the link:  https://shop.bleav.com/?_cat_sports=soccer

In Episode 252, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss all the latest transfer news from around the Bundesliga - with one notable exception: No Bayern Munich! It's time the rest of the league got some love...

In Episode 251, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they start the episode to chat about Germany's Nations League window and their 5-2 victory over Italy. They then move on to dissect the latest Transfermarkt Bundesliga market value update before discussing the latest transfer stories. Finally, they wonder whether Robert Lewandowski could stay at Bayern Munich after all...

In Episode 250, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to break down all the latest Bundesliga and German football news. This week they celebrate 250 episodes by turning the show over to the listener in what will be a mailbag special. They answer questions regarding Germany's World Cup ambitions, the latest development in the Sadio Mané to Bayern transfer saga, Serge Gnabry's future at the Rekordmeister, Edin Terzic taking over from Marco Rose, and much more!

In Episode 249, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they focus on Robert Lewandowski and his comments made ahead of Poland's national team games in the Nations League. They both wonder whether Lewandowski has now burned all his bridges at the Rekordmeister and how Bayern will react on the market. Will the Rekordmeister now go all-in and sign Sadio Mané from Liverpool? They then move on to chat Borussia Dortmund and the coaching situation at Gladbach.

In episode 248, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they discuss the relegation playoffs between Hertha and Hamburg and whether the format is fair. They also discuss Leverkusen signing Adam Hlozek and what it means for Patrik Schick's future at Die Werkself. They discuss Bayern Munich signing Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax. Finally, they break down the latest rumors surrounding Sasa Kalajdzic and Sadio Mané.

In Episode 247, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they chat about the impact that European success will have on Eintracht Frankfurt's future and whether it will catapult them to become a top-four club in the league. They then move on to discuss RB Leipzig's hotly debated DFB Pokal victory. Finally, they break down Borussia Dortmund firing head coach Marco Rose and replacing him with former interim coach Edin Terzic.

In Episode 246 of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth is joined Paweł Wilkowicz from ViaPlay to discuss  the Robert Lewandowski situation at Bayern Munich. Wilkowicz the author of Lewandowski's biography provides an in-depth perspective on the Polish striker's career and character. The two then discuss why Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern, how the club will react and whether the Polish striker will leave the Rekordmeister at the end of the season.

In Episode 245, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth from Transfermarkt are back to discuss the final Bundesliga matchday. This week the matches to watch are Stuttgart vs Köln as Die Schwaben are looking to leapfrog Hertha Berlin and avoid the relegation playoffs and Leverkusen against Freiburg where the Breisgau Brasilianer look to catch RB Leipzig for the final Champions League spot. The two also break down all the other matches and make their predictions for the final Europa League spots as well.

In Episode 244, Transfermarkt's Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to break down the latest Bundesliga news. This week they chat about Schalke's return to the Bundesliga. They talk about the possible return of blue-chip clubs Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV and why their return would be important for the league as well. They then move on to chat about Erling Haaland joining Manchester City and his complicated legacy at Borussia Dortmund.

In Episode 243, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are back to break down the two Europa League semifinals and preview Bundesliga matchday 33. They discuss why RB Leipzig ran out of steam against Rangers and whether Eintracht Frankfurt can avoid the faith of the three previous Bundesliga teams the Scottish giants faced when the two meet in Sevilla later this month. They then pick their match of the week, break down the Champions League race and brace themselves for apologizing to Hertha boss Felix Magath.

In Episode 242, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth from Transfermarkt are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they start the show by discussing Borussia Dortmund signing Freiburg's Nico Schlotterbeck and how it has the potential to finally fix the Black and Yellow's backline. They then move on to chat about Matthias Ginter rejoining SC Freiburg and the impact Thomas Müller's contract will have on the Robert Lewandowski discussions. Finally, they discuss 50+1 and why RB Leipzig against SC Freiburg in the Pokal and against Frankfurt potentially in the Europa League should not be built up to some sort of existential class struggle.

In episode 241, Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to preview Bundesliga matchday 32. This week they focus on the "other" Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Bochum and the relegation vs Europa League battle matchup between Augsburg and Köln. Manuel also leaks Dortmund's possible Erling Haaland replacement.

In Episode 240, Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski break down the latest Bundesliga stories. This week they focus on the Klassiker and what Bayern Munich's tenth title means for the club and the league overall. They also discuss whether the league needs to have a "Drive To Survive" equivalent to better sell the competition as a product. Finally, they chat about the Europa League and why Eintracht Frankfurt or RB Leipzig winning the title would be crucial for the league.

In Episode 239, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to preview Bundesliga matchday 31. This week the focus is on der Klassiker. Can Bayern secure the tenth title in a row against their biggest rivals? Does the Klassiker still matter and is it still the right term for this game? This show was previously recorded as a Twitter space.

In Episode 238, Transfermarkt journalists Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They start the show looking back to last week's Europa League action and wonder whether Eintracht Frankfurt or RB Leipzig could become the first German team not named Bayern Munich to win a European title since 1997. They then chat about Borussia Dortmund's transfer business, take a look at 2. Bundesliga before finally answering listener questions.

In Episode 237, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to break down Bundesliga matchday 30. They each pick their top game and also predict the results of every single game. The focus this week is on the Rheinderby between Gladbach and Köln and the Topspiel between Leverkusen and Leipzig. They also ask whether Bayern Munich will rebound from their defeat to Villarreal and whether Dortmund can confirm their performance from last week when they face Wolfsburg.

In Episode 236, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to break down the latest stories from the Bundesliga. This week they start the show to discuss the Erik ten Hag to RB Leipzig rumor. How was the rumor started and how much truth is there in the story? They then move on to discuss Robert Lewandowski's future at Bayern Munich and whether he has signed a pre-contract at Barca. Finally, they answer listener questions.

In Episode 235, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview Bundesliga matchday 29. This week they focus on VfB Stuttgart against Borussia Dortmund and the Berlin Derby between Hertha and Union. They also preview all the other games and give their predictions for the matchday.

In Episode 234, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to break down another exciting week of Bundesliga football. This week they chat about Freiburg's decision to launch legal proceedings against Bayern Munich's substitution error and whether they will have any success in court. They then moved on to talk about yet another devastating Borussia Dortmund defeat and go in-depth on RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of their respective Europa League fixtures against Atalanta and Barcelona.

In Episode 233, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to preview Bundesliga matchday 28. In this new format, the two go through every game, pick a result, and also in-depth preview the biggest games of the weekend. This week the focus is on Freiburg against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund hosting RB Leipzig for the Topspiel. 

In Episode 232, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski take a close look at the German national team. They go through defense, midfield, and attack and project potential candidates for Hansi Flick's team that will travel to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They also discuss why Joshua Kimmich could be part of a back four and why Jamal Musiala could be the one player Germany could not afford to lose.   

In Episode 231, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski break down another exciting week of Bundesliga football. They start the show by discussing the relegation battle, Hertha's surprise victory against Hoffenheim, Stuttgart's resurgence, and Pepi's struggles at Augsburg. They then discuss the race for the Champions League and the upcoming upheaval at Borussia Dortmund under the club's new leadership.

In Episode 230, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are joined by Sport1 reporter Kerry Hau. This week they discussed Hertha Berlin firing Tayfun Korkut and signing Felix Magath. They then moved on to discuss Florian Wirtz's ACL injury and the impact it will have on Bayer Leverkusen. Finally this week's big topic is Bayern Munich, the club's financials, transfer strategy, search for a new center-back and the future of Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.

In Episode 229, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they discuss Bayern Munich's difficult search for a new defender and whether they can sign Erling Haaland. Will the Rekordmeister become a development club? They then chat about the upcoming Europa League fixtures and then move on to the relegation battle where Hertha are now favourites to go down. Finally, they preview the DFB Pokal semifinals.

In Episode 228, Manuel Veth is joined by the voice of the Bundesliga Derek Rae. They discuss how Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has impacted German football, in particular, Schalke 04, who were sponsored by Gazprom. They then discuss Jesse Marsch’s move to Leeds United, whether RB Leipzig have the best team in Germany, and the complicated relegation battle.

In Episode 227, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week the focus is on the three top sides Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig and the significant discrepancy between European and Bundesliga performances. They chat about Bayern’s and Dortmund’s defensive issues and why Leipzig might be the best team in the league.

In Episode 226, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They start the podcast by debating the pros and cons of the Bundesliga potentially introducing playoffs, taking in Twitter opinions, and also look at other league formats. They then move on to chat about RB Leipzig under Tedesco, Dortmund’s convincing victory against Union Berlin and Bochum’s impressive win over Bayern.

In Episode 225, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski took to Twitter to discuss the Niklas Süle transfer from Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund. They chat about the implications for both clubs and then answer questions from listeners. You can now listen back to it right here!

In Episode 224, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they chat about the two top games, Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen. They break down both games, chat about what went wrong at BVB and how Leipzig have gotten it right with Tedesco. Finally, they speculate a bit about Süle’s future.

In Episode 223, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they analyze the winter transfers of all 18 Bundesliga clubs. From Bayern Munich to Greuther Fürth, from Bello to Kruse, who did well and who didn’t in the January window? And what can fans expect from the new signings?

In Episode 222, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. This week they start the show to talk about Florian Kohfeldt’s situation at Wolfsburg. Will there be major changes at the Autostädter over the international break? They then move on to talk about Domenico Tedesco, who has resurrected RB Leipzig, before rounding up the show to chat about Niklas Süle leaving Bayern.

In Episode 221, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They start the show by speaking about how COVID-19 restrictions have impacted German teams. They then discuss the difficult situation at Borussia Mönchengladbach and what the club will do with Matthias Ginter and Denis Zakaria. Finally, they chat about the Bayern and Dortmund games and Haaland’s post-match comments.

In Episode 220, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They start the podcast by chatting about the Ricardo Pepi transfer to Augsburg. They discuss Augsburg’s club structure and their investor David S. Blitzer. They then move on to discuss the Champions League race and then chat about Bayern Munich’s COVID problems and Dortmund taking advantage.

In Episode 219, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss all the latest Bundesliga news. This week they recap the Hinrunde, talking about all the winners and losers of the first half of the season as well as touching on every team and gave an outlook to the second half of the season. They also chatted about a once again boring title race and whether SC Freiburg have the potential to repeat what the club has not achieved since the 1994/95 season.

In Episode 218, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. The two discuss last summer’s coaching carousel and ask whether the Bundesliga needs to become more innovative about its bench bosses. They than chat about Dortmund’s transfer targets and whether there is a chance that Erling Haaland could stay.

In Episode 217, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They recap all the fallout of what was a wild Der Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. They then move on to discuss the situation at RB Leipzig and ponder potential Jesse Marsch replacements. Finally, they discuss Adi Hütter’s future at Gladbach.

In Episode 216, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They talk about the coaching change at Hertha Berlin and whether Tayfun Korkut is the right man for the job. They then move on to RB Leipzig, where Jesse Marsch is under pressure to deliver until the winter. Finally, they preview what could be a wild Klassiker next weekend.

In Episode 215, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They chat about Augsburg’s win over Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund narrowing the gap to just one point. They then discuss Union Berlin’s derby win over Hertha, the Markus Anfang situation at Werder Bremen and how the dark cloud of COVID is hanging heavily over the Bundesliga at the moment.

In Episode 214, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They chat about Marsch turning things around at Leipzig, Dortmund’s latest problems and Nmecha filling a big void at the German national team. Finally, they wonder if Rangnick could fix Manchester United.

In Episode 213, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back to talk about the latest Bundesliga news. They discuss Wolfsburg hiring new head coach Florian Kohfeldt and if he is the right man for the job. They also chat about Bayern’s defeat in the DFB Pokal and what the result means for German football overall and whether the DFL needs to bring in playoffs to decide the Bundesliga title.

In Episode 212, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They chat about Mark van Bommel being sacked by VfL Wolfsburg after a historic defeat to RB Salzburg and a disappointing result against Freiburg. They then discuss the Joshua Kimmich vaccination controversy and much more.

In Episode 211, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski break down Bundesliga matchday 8. They roundup the Saturday action and analyze the early winners of the Bundesliga coaching change carousel. They then ask what we can learn from Bayern Munich’s destruction of Bayer Leverkusen. Finally, they take a look at Karim Adeyemi’s situation and whether he will sign for Bayern or Dortmund.

In Episode 210, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski catch up on the last two weeks of Bundesliga action. They chat about Bayern’s surprise defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund without Haaland whether Marsch has turned things around at RB Leipzig. Finally, they take a closer look at Bayer Leverkusen as they wonder if the Werkself is a serious title contender.

In Episode 209, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski break down matchday 5. After Bayern smash VfL Bochum 7-0 they once again wonder whether the Rekordmeister’s dominance is hurting the league. They also look at Dortmund, could Erling Haaland carry the team to a title? Finally, they break down Leipzig’s problems under new head coach Jesse Marsch.

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are joined by Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes who reveals how Leverkusen use artificial intelligence to scout players, and how AWS Match Facts are enhancing the Bundesliga as a product. Manu and Stefan then discuss super Saturday and Leipzig’s difficult start under Jesse Marsch.

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by German football journalist, broadcaster and all round expert Raphael Honigstein as Dortmund and Leverkusen get a deep dive. There's a look back at the Baden-Württemberg derby between Stuttgart and Freiburg, Bayern dismantle Hertha and how did title potentials Leipzig get on at Wolfsburg? Finally, the trio couldn’t ignore another German derby – Klopp vs Tuchel in England.

On this week’s Gegenpressing Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by football journalist Constantin Eckner to break down the tactical lessons learnt from Matchday Two - Can Leipzig challenge for the title & why did Dortmund lose to Frieburg? Plus where does Marcel Sabitzer end up come September and how do Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern look early doors?

Matchday One is upon us - the guys are joined by Bundesliga International CEO Robert Klein to preview the new season, then Stefan and Manu break down the opening weekend; Bayern’s 1-1 draw in the original Klassiker, the Reus-Haaland show against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Leipzig lose under new American head coach Jesse Marsch - it all gets the Gegenpressing treatment.

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski break down Germany’s Euro 2020 squad ahead of the competition's start on Friday evening. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Löw's defence, midfield and attack.

Manuel Veth is joined by special guests Jonathan Johnson, Tom Kundert and Tomasz Mortimer to preview Euro 2020 Group F. They break down Germany’s opponents, look at the nation's strengths and weaknesses and also highlight key players to watch throughout the group stage.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, and Stefan Bienkowski are back to discuss the Bundesliga relegation playoff, Oliver Glasner heading to Frankfurt and also, Mark van Bommel to Wolfsburg. The trio also preview Germany’s hopes ahead of Euro 2020's kickoff.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to chat about the final Matchday of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. They discuss Lewandowski getting his 41st goal, Werder’s relegation, Union Berlin in the UEFA Conference League, and all the madness from 2.Bundesliga.

Episode 200 - Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by the voice of the Bundesliga, Derek Rae. The trio look back at the DFB Pokal Final and could Borussia Dortmund following up their victory with an unlikely Champions League qualification? Also, Robert Lewandowski - the striker equals Gerd Müller’s seemingly eternal record.!

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Stefan Bienkowski. They discuss the never ending merry-go-round of Bundesliga head coaches, Bayern Munich’s historic 9th title, how Borussia Dortmund are back in the top four. Plus all the latest on the relegation battle, and could Raúl could become Eintracht Frankfurt’s next head coach?

Manuel Veth is joined by Lars Sivertsen to chat about Matchday 31 in the Bundesliga. The duo discuss Erling Haaland’s future at BVB, Alexander Sørloth’s struggles at RB Leipzig (and the Bundesliga’s overall competitiveness). Plus after the Super League fallout, can Bayern and Dortmund’s financial models be an example for other European clubs to follow?

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth drop a midweek special to bring you the fall-out from the Super League. They discuss 50+1 and the role it played in Bayern and Dortmund refusing to join the failed group, and whether a fan ownership model could be feasible in England. Finally, they recap some actual football - Matchday 30 in the Bundesliga.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Marie Schulte-Bockum to discuss Matchday 29 in the Bundesliga. They break down Hansi Flick’s announcement that he wants to leave Bayern Munich, Friedhelm Funkel’s comments after the Rheinderby and Schalke’s final collapse plus what of the club’s future?

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Jasmine Baba to discuss Matchday 28 in the Bundesliga. They chat about Bayern and Dortmund in the Champions League, as well as Eintracht Frankfurt’s thriller against Wolfsburg. Plus, is Marco Rose the right man for BVB? Then it's the conflict between Flick and Salihamidzic before breaking news: Köln sacking Gisdol!

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Matchday 27 of the Bundesliga. They strip down the two German national team games, especially the disaster against North Macedonia. Then it's Borussia Dortmund’s loss against Eintracht Frankfurt which falls under the focus, and all the implications to the Black and Yellows of missing out on the Champions League. Finally, they talk about the title decider between Leipzig and Bayern plus a quick look at the Berlin derby.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are back to discuss Matchday 26 of the Bundesliga. Oh my Bayern Munich! Was that their best performance of the season against Stuttgart? There's a look at the Champions League race between Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt. And finally, an update on the Ralf Rangnick soap opera at Schalke.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manu Veth are back to discuss Matchday 25 in the Bundesliga. There's an in-depth analysis of the Ralf Rangnick situation at Schalke. Marco Rose and Gladbach’s legal quagmire. Bayern and Leipzig's weekend, Joachim Löw quits PLUS breaking news regarding an American investment at Augsburg.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Matchday 24 in the Bundesliga. Chris and Manu analyze the Klassiker and RB Leipzig’s continued title challenge. While Bryce and Manu tear down Leverkusen’s victory at Gladbach, the coaching change at Arminia Bielefeld and Jürgen Klinsmann’s perspective on Hertha Berlin.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are once again joined by Bundesliga expert Stefan Bienkowski. They chat about Schalke’s purge, Leipzig’s comeback win, Musiala’s decision to represent Germany and whether Müller will be recalled. Plus what of Peter Bosz's future at Leverkusen?

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are once again joined by Bundesliga expert Stefan Bienkowski. The three discuss what has now become the tightest title race among Europe’s top four leagues. They chat about Frankfurt and Wolfsburg’s Champions League ambitions and whether Sancho and Haaland’s Revierderby reactions are a signal for their respective futures.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back! Dayot Upamecano joins newly crowned World Club Champions Bayern Munich, what does this mean for the rest of the league? Plus, it’s official - Marco Rose WILL be the next Dortmund head coach but will they be a top-four side when he arrives? And of course, it’s Champions League week, but Leipzig won’t play at home.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Kara Head to discuss all the latest Bundesliga news from Matchday 20. They chat about the recently closed transfer window, Bayer Leverkusen’s business and the club’s season in general. Plus, what happened to Bayern’s Qatar travel plans and Marco Rose's Gladbach future? Season 4 - Episode 188

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Stefan Bienkowski to discuss Matchday 19 of the Bundesliga. They discuss Hertha’s Deadline Day dealings, what will Khedira add? Stefan gives his insight on Leverjusen signing Frimpong Frimpong from Celtic and the guys chat Musiala’s national team future and Wamangituka's wonder goal.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Matchday 18 of the Bundesliga. They chat about coaching and managerial changes at Hertha Berlin - can the capital club turn things around? Gladbach defeat Dortmund - will Rose actually move to BVB? Also Bayern batter Schalke.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Fox Sports commentator Keith Costigan as they shine a light on the US Men’s National Team players currently plying their trade in the league, and Stuttgart boss Pellegrino Matarazzoof course!. The guys also look at Dortmund and Leipzig's dropped points, plus Bayern’s shock Pokal exit to Kiel.

Chris Williams, Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Bayern Munich’s defeat at Gladbach and the Bavarian's winter transfer policy; will Omar Richards be joining them? They also chat about Schalke's landmark victory (thanks to USMNT striker Matthew Hoppe) as well as Dortmund's energy powered win at Leipzig - but is Julian Brandt off to Arsenal?

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to chat about the return of the Bundesliga. They discuss the 'New York derby' between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt wanting to sign Joshua Zirkzee, and Peter Bosz's comments about Bayern’s dominance. Also, Jadon Sancho returns to scoring form and what about David Alaba’s future? Episode 183

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back for a quick winterpause update. They chat about coaching changes at Mainz and Schalke, Thomas Tuchel being fired at PSG and Julian Draxler’s future. Finally, they discuss the winners and losers as the year ends. Episode 182.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to chat about the final Bundesliga matchday of 2020. They discuss whether Schalke are the next Kaiserslautern, Jadon Sancho’s struggles at BVB, Bayer Leverkusen’s imperfections and the world’s best player - OFFICIALLY!

Ep 180: Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by James Thorogood to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s crisis and potential candidates to replace Lucien Favre, and Constantin Eckner joins Manu to chat about RB Leipzig and their (almost official) new signing, Dominik Szoboszlai.

In Episode 179 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to chat about Bundesliga matchday 10. They discuss the Berlin Derby, Borussia Dortmund continuing to be flat and whether Bayern vs RB Leipzig is the new Klassiker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 178 Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Lee Wingate from the Other Bundesliga Podcast to discuss Bundesliga matchday 9. They chat about Schalke and whether they can break a record set in the 1965/66 season. Lee and Manu break down Bayern’s UCL run and BVB’s loss to Köln. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 177 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Bundesliga matchday 8. They chat about Löw’s future, Bayern Munich’s fatigue being a factor against Werder, and the Haaland show against Hertha Berlin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 176 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Bundesliga matchday 7. They break down the Klassiker between BVB and Bayern, discuss the Sunday Topspiel between Bayer Leverkusen and Gladbach and they chat about the results of German clubs in Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 175 Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Lee Wingate from the Other Bundesliga Podcast to discuss Bayern Munich's Champions League clash against Red Bull Salzburg. They discuss RB Leipzig's result against Manchester United and they once again discuss Lucien Favre's future at Borussia Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 174 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 5 of the Bundesliga and recap key Europa League and Champions League performances. They ask whether Bayern Munich are the best team in Europe and chat about the goalkeeper debate at Borussia Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 173 Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are back to preview the six Bundesliga teams that will be in action in the Champions League and Europa League this week. They also chat about the difficult situation at Schalke and Milot Rashica’s future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 172 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to chat about matchday 3 of the Bundesliga. They discuss the biggest deals already gone through ahead of the window shutting on Monday, Bayern’s 4-3 victory over Hertha and “the American dream” Reyna at BVB. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 171 Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Bundesliga match commentator James Thorogood to discuss matchday 2. They chat about Achim Beierlorzer being fired by Mainz and Schalke finally going their separate ways with David Wagner. They also chat about Dortmund and Bayern losing plus the Sergiño Dest transfer saga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 170 Hal Stewart, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to chat about the start of the Bundesliga season. They chat about Bayern Munich smashing Schalke 8-0, young star Jamal Musiala, and the club going after Sergiño Dest. They also talk about Borussia Dortmund, they 3-0 win over Gladbach and Jadon Sancho. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, and Tim Bogdachev are back to chat about Russian football. They discuss Aleksey Miranchuk joining Atalanta, Guus Til heading to SC Freiburg, and all the other major transfers. They also chat about Russia ahead of the Nations League and Spartak heading back to the top of the table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 169 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to chat about Bayern Munich’s treble winning season. They discuss the Champions League final against PSG, RB Leipzig’s run and the Bundesliga’s overall grade in European football this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 168 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Bayern Munich’s historical 8-2 victory over Barcelona. They also chat about RB Leipzig’s victory over Atlético Madrid and preview the Champions League semi-final games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 167 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss the latest in German football. They chat about Jadon Sancho, and whether he will stay in Dortmund. They talk about Havertz and Bayern Munich’s performance in the Champions League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, and Tim Bogdachev round up the latest news from post-Soviet football. They chat transfer business, Kirill Panchenko potentially to MLS, Fedor Smolov’s future, and then also discuss Mircea Lucescu controversially joining Dynamo Kyiv. Finally, they talk about the Russian Cup final and Branislav Ivanovic smashing the trophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Leonid Pukhovskiy to discuss Zenit’s Russian Premier Liga winning season. They chat about Zenit now taking control of the league, the latest news in Russian football and some transfer news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 166 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth round up the domestic German season. They chat about Bayern Munich winning the DFB Pokal and whether Thiago and David Alaba will leave the club. They also talk about Werder completing the Miracle from the Weser and Hamburg’s new coach Daniel Thioune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev another scandalous matchday in Russian football. They chat about Orenburg losing against Krasnodar on the green table, Roy Keane potentially joining Azerbaijan, Karpaty withdrawing from the UPL. Finally, they talk about the two Moscow derbies and Viktor Goncharenko. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 165 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 34. They chat about Gladbach beating out Bayer Leverkusen to the final Champions League spot, and what it means for the future of the club. They also chat about the dramatic finish to the relegation battle that sees Werder reach the playoffs and Fortuna relegated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, Andrew Flint are back to discuss a scandalous return of Russian football amidst the pandemic. They chat about Sochi smashing Rostov’s youth 10-1, the Premier League’s patchy approach to handle COVID-19 and fan behavior in and outside stadiums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 164 Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 33. They chat about Bayern Munich making it eight in a row in a season that was full of difficulties. What will it take to dislodge the Rekordmeister? They also chat about the relegation battle and the race for the Champions League spots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, Andrew Flint are back to discuss the return of Russian football. They chat about Vagner Love possibly joining CSKA Moscow, the latest on COVID-19 and fans in stadiums as well as Zenit strolling to the title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 163 Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 31. They chat about Lucien Favre’s future at Borussia Dortmund and his possible replacements. They also discuss Chelsea raiding the Bundesliga, Thomas Müller criticizing transfers and can anyone stop Bayern next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 162 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 30. They chat about Timo Werner potentially joining Chelsea and why Liverpool and Bayern Munich missed out. They also talk about Lucien Favre at Dortmund and whether Jesse Marsch would be a good fit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 161 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 29. They discuss whether the Bundesliga hygiene protocol will work in other countries, Kai Havertz’s form and young star Florian Wirtz. Finally, they also talk about the George Floyd was protested by four Bundesliga players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 160 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 28. They chat about Der Klassiker and how the end of the title race is bad timing for the league’s global attention but means little to local fans. Finally, they also talk about Timo Werner, RB Leipzig and the latest on the Nübel vs Schubert debate at Schalke. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 159 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are back to discuss matchday 27. They chat about Hertha under Bruno Labbadia, they discuss Schalke’s problems and the Rheinderby. Finally, they take a look ahead to Der Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern on Tuesday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov are back to discuss post-Soviet football. Vadim gives an update on the planned return of the Ukrainian Premier League. Also the boys chat about the plans to bring back Russian football amidst the COVID-19 crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 158 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth are joined by Derek Rae to discuss the return of Bundesliga football. They chat about the Revierderby, the general feel of football without fans, and why the biggest test is yet to come See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 157 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the return of the Bundesliga. This week they chat about Dynamo Dresden and what promotion and relegation will look like in case of cancelation. They also preview the Revierderby and matchday 26. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 156 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth discuss the return of the Bundesliga. They chat about the decision to return league football, the controversial debate within Germany, and what a matchday could look like going forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the biggest best football league in the world, the Belarusian Vysheyshaya Liga. They also chat about the plans to restart the Russian Premier Liga and what the world of football should do with the rest of the 2019/20 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the biggest best football league on the world, the Belarusian Vysheyshaya Liga. This week they bring all the latest news and a fan guide to Belarusian football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss all the latest from post-Soviet football. They chat about Tajikistan and Turkmenistan still playing football. The big focus is on the Belarusian Vysheyshaya Liga, the history, the controversy and Diego Maradona. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on Russian football, in particular, and European football in general. They chat about the impact of Covid-19 on international games, a new Asian Super League and the latest results in the Russian Premier Liga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 155 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss how the Coronavirus has impacted the Bundesliga. They chat about the possibility of closed games and how football governing bodies have reacted to the outbreak. They also talk about the ongoing Hopp protests and the title race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the start of the second half of the Russian Premier Liga. They chat about the new league sponsor, a YouTube deal and all the other latest news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 154 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams, and Manuel Veth discuss the latest news from the Bundesliga. They chat about the Bundesliga wide ultra protests against Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp. They talk about Bayern’s great performance against Chelsea and Hoffenheim, Dortmund grinding out three points against Freiburg and the Bundesliga’s resurgence in Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 153 Hal Stewart and Manuel Veth discuss the latest news from the Bundesliga. They chat about the exciting title race involving Bayern, RB Leipzig and Dortmund. They also discuss Leroy Sané’s future and whether Timo Werner will join Liverpool next summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 152 Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about another exciting week in German football. They chat about Frankfurt’s opponent Salzburg, Dortmund facing PSG and Leipzig travelling to Tottenham. Finally, they talk about Leipzig keeping up the pressure on Bayern amidst the Timo Werner to Liverpool rumours. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 151 Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about storm Sabina and how it led to the cancelation of the Rheinderby between Gladbach and Köln. They also talk about a stormy match between Leverkusen and Dortmund. Finally, they chat about the Spitzenspiel and some transfer news related to Bayern Munich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back with an update from the Russian Premier Liga winter break. They discuss former Klopp assistant Zeljko Buvac joining Dinamo Moscow, Fedor Smolov heading to Spain and Aleksandr Kokorin’s exile at Zenit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 150 Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and the title clash coming up between Bayern and Leipzig. They also chat about Hertha’s big investment and all the latest transfers and Timo Werner’s future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 149 Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams. They chat about Erling Haaland’s debut at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Kai Havertz’s fantastic performance against Fortuna Düsseldorf and the true star of the Borussia Mönchengladbach game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back after the winter break. They chat about Fedor Smolov’s love affair with Boris Yeltsin’s granddaughter, Leonid Slutsky back in Russia, league reform and the latest transfers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 148 Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Tom Middler from the Other Bundesliga Podcast. They chat about Erling Haaland and his fantastic Bundesliga debut against Augsburg. They also talk about Tyler Adams, Oliver Glasner at Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich smashing Jürgen Klinsmann’s Hertha. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 147 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the final two matchdays ahead of the winter break. They chat about Bayern Munich hero Joshua Zirkzee and the club signing Schalke keeper Alexander Nübel. Finally, they talk about Borussia Dortmund struggling under Lucien Favre once again and RB Leipzig’s title chances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 146 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth chat about all the latest action from the Bundesliga. Chris and Manu recap their Champions League duties and their visits to Gladbach and Leverkusen. Finally, they chat about Philippe Coutinho and Erling Haaland’s possible destination. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 145 Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth discuss the latest Bundesliga results. They chat about Borussia Mönchengladbach beating Bayern Munich in the true Klassiker. It was Gladbach’s first win over Bayern as the league leaders since they won it in 1977. For Bayern, the result means the worst start to the league since 1994/95. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint chat about Sochi getting hit by the rotavirus. They also talk about the possible impact of Kosovo making Euro 2020 and whether Far Eastern Russian clubs should be playing in Asia. Finally, they round up the discussions with the recent results in the RPL and Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 144 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the latest Bundesliga results. They chat about Jürgen Klinsmann taking over Hertha Berlin and his first game against Borussia Dortmund. They also talk about Lucien Favre being safe for now, Bayern’s first defeat under Flick and finally the upcoming Klassiker against Gladbach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They dissect the WADA case and how it will impact Russian football. They also chat about the Champions League results and Manchester United travelling all the way to the Asian-steppe to face Astana. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 143 Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the latest Bundesliga results. They discuss Lucien Favre and whether Borussia Dortmund need to make a chance at the coaching position. They also discuss Hansi Flick turning around Bayern, RB Leipzig flying under Julian Nagelsmann and Gladbach stumbling against Union Berlin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They chat about Russia’s and Ukraine’s qualification campaigns. Finally, they break down the complicated Euro 2020 group stage draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They discuss the Taison racism scandal in the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv. They also talk about the international break and Spartak cooperating with Erzgebirge Aue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Fortuna Düsseldorf managing director of sports Lutz Pfannenstiel to discuss Bundesliga matchday 11. They chat about the Klassiker, Bayern’s new head coach Hansi Flick but also Pfannenstiel’s work at Fortuna Düsseldorf. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss the latest Bundesliga result. They chat about Niko Kovac leaving Bayern Munich. They also discuss Gladbach, Dortmund and RB Leipzig capitalising from Bayern’s defeat and the big derbies in Berlin and Düsseldorf. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They chat about Krasnodar’s youth academy, investigations at the Gazprom Arena, Erik Stoffelshaus, will he go to Manchester or Southampton and the Yekaterinburg Arena. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss the latest Bundesliga result. They chat about Alphonso Davies making his first start for Bayern and Freiburg’s surprise run. Finally, they discuss the Revierderby between Schalke and Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They discuss Amkar Perm’s hijacked Twitter account. Domenico Tedesco’s first game for Spartak and the Champions League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss the latest Bundesliga result. They chat about the top nine clubs in the league being separated by just two points. They also discuss Bayern losing Niklas Süle and the club’s defensive problems overall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint chat about the latest news from post-Soviet football. They scout Aleksandr Sobolev and whether he will join Manchester United. They also discuss coaching changes and the wonderful world of the Futsal Champions League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss the latest Bundesliga result. They discuss the competitiveness of the league, Bayern and Dortmund struggling, as well as the biggest surprises going into the international break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest football news from the post-Soviet space. They chat about Domenico Tedesco potentially joining Spartak Moscow, Mamaev heading to Rostov, results in Europe and a tight RPL table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss all the latest from German football. They break down the new US television deal between ESPN and the Bundesliga. They also chat about US national team players Steffen and Sargent as well as Jadon Sancho’s future at Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest football news from the post-Soviet space. They chat about Leonid Slutsky, Mamaev and Kokorin finally being released format changes in European football as well as the European results. Finally, they talk about lower league Russian football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Fox Sports Bundesliga anchor, and former St Pauli player, Ian Joy to discuss matchday 5. Among others they chat about David Wagner’s project at Schalke, Bayern opening the Oktoberfest with a victory and whether Borussia Dortmund have a mentality problem - Marco Reus says NO¡ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Willams discuss the latest news from German football. They chat about the German national team keeper debate. Furthermore, they discuss the super Saturday that saw Dortmund host Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig play Bayern. Finally, they talk about Schalke’s revival under David Wagner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest news from post-Soviet football. They chat about Spartak Moscow’s 1979 US tour, the Florida Cup, Kokorin and Mamaev. Finally, they round up the results of the European Championship qualification campaign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest news from Russian football. They chat about all the latest transfers and Russian clubs spending big money for the first time since 2013. They also discuss the Europa League and Champions League groups and the Russian national team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Chris Willams are joined by Stefan Buczko from the Yellowwall Podcast. The trio chats about the latest Bundesliga results, Leipzig’s title credentials and Hoeneß stepping down as Bayern President in November. Their big focus, however, is Borussia Dortmund and their shock defeat to Union Berlin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They also chat about Lokomotiv Moscow signing Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario, Russia’s national team selection and Krasnodar crashing out of the Champions League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Willams and Manuel Veth discuss the results of Bundesliga matchday 2. They chat about Dortmund and Bayern taking all three points but also Timo Werner renewing his contract at RB Leipzig. What will that mean for Bayern’s transfer strategy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They talk about the latest transfers, the controversial use of VAR usage in the Russian Premier Liga and finally the big Moscow derbies on matchday 6. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the opening weekend of the Bundesliga season. They chat about Bayern dropping points and signing Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho. They also discuss Borussia Dortmund’s statement win over Augsburg and Union Berlin hosting their first-ever Bundesliga home game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov discuss the latest news from post-Soviet football. They chat about the latest results from the Russian Premier Liga and the Ukrainian Premier Liha. Finally, they chat about Krasnodar’s performance in the Champions League and the crisis at Dynamo Kyiv See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by the voice of the Bundesliga Derek Rae to preview the upcoming season. They discuss the title race, the potential top seven and the relegation battle. Finally, they also talk about the first round of the DFB Pokal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They chat about the Landscrona banner displayed at the latest Zenit game that targeted new signing Malcom. They also chat about the latest results, transfers and Spartak Moscow ahead of the Europa League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Borussia Dortmund’s 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich at the DFL Supercup. They discuss the latest on Leroy Sané, the biggest Bundesliga transfers and Frankfurt’s Europa League campaign kicking off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They chat about the latest transfers and live, on air, announced the transfer of World Cup winner Andre Schürrle to Spartak Moscow. They also chat about Malcom to Zenit, give a big update on Dinamo Moscow and Andrew’s travels around Siberia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They also chat about matchday 1 in the Russian Premier Liga. Finally, they also talk about Tyumen’s first day in the Russian third division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the start of the Russian Premier Liga. They chat about the latest transfers and also give their championship, Champions League and relegation predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bayern’s difficult transfer window. They also chat about Borussia Dortmund getting the business done early. Finally, they also discuss Hertha Berlin’s investment deal with Lars Windhorst and Unterhaching going public. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss the final day of the Russian Premier Liga season. They also chat about Andrew travelling to Grozny and Baku as well as the Europa League final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Stewart, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Borussia Dortmund’s transfer offensive. They also break down Bayern Munich’s DFB Pokal victory over RB Leipzig. Finally, they also talk about the Tag der Amateure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Stewart, Chris Williams, Matthew Marshall and Manuel Veth discuss an exciting end to the Bundesliga season. They chat about Bayern wrapping up the title and whether Borussia Dortmund bottled it in the end. Furthermore, they talk about the race for Europe and the promotion battle in Bundesliga 2 as well as the DFB Pokal final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Jack Grimse discuss Bundesliga matchday 33. The Bundesliga title race is back on after Bayern drop points in Leipzig and Dortmund get the job done against Fortuna Düsseldorf. They also chat about the Champions League race and the promotion battle in Bundesliga 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint discuss another week of madness in Russian football. They chat about the Kokorin, Mamaev sentencing and chat about Anastasia Pustovoytova possibly making history. Finally, they chat about Zenit winning the title and the promotion/relegation battle in the Russian Premier Liga as well as Football National League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bundesliga matchday 32. With two games to go Bayern are four points clear after BVB bottled it against Werder Bremen. But while the title race is all but over the race for the Champions League is just heating up. Finally, they also discuss Eintracht Frankfurt’s chances at Stamford Bridge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev chat about the latest Russia football news. They also chat about the last two matchdays in the Russian Premier Liga and Andrew’s Siberian travel that included a ridiculous good pizza. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss a very upside down Bundesliga matchday 31. They chat about Borussia Dortmund getting smashed in the Revierderby seemingly giving the title away but then being rescued by Nürnberg in the Bavarian Derby. They also hear from Tom Middler of the Other Bundesliga podcast on how LASK Linz coach Oliver Glasner could fare at Wolfsburg next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bundesliga matchday 30. They talk about the relegation battle and the race for the European spots. They also chat about Niko Kovac’s future at Bayern and the DFB Pokal semifinals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev are back to chat about all the latest Russian football news. They chat about the Ayaz Guliyev case, match-fixing in Ukraine and women’s football in Russia. Finally, they cover all the latest results in the Russian Premier Liga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bundesliga matchday 29. They talk about what has been one of the most fascinating Bundesliga seasons in some time as the relegation dogfight, Champions League and the battle for the title seems to go down to the wire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint are back to chat about all the latest Russian football news. They chat about Leonid Slutsky’s referee rant in the Netherlands. Furthermore, they talk about the latest results in the two top flights, the situation at Mordovia Saransk and much more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bundesliga matchday 28. They chat about the Champions League race and Dieter Hecking being replaced at Gladbach. Finally, they discuss the full fallout of Bayern’s 5-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back to chat about all the latest Russian football news. They discuss the title race, the European races and take an in-depth look at Ural’s relegation trouble. They also chat about FC Tyumen’s complicated problems in the FNL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss matchday 27. They chat about Bayern dropping points and Dortmund beating Wolfsburg late. What do the results mean for the all-decisive Klassiker between the two sides this upcoming Saturday? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint are back to discuss the results of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. They also chat about the return of the Russian Premier Liga and Russia’s second division the Football National League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint with an update on the Russian Premier Liga and the Euro 2020 qualifiers. They also chat about Scotland travelling to Astana and returning with a 3-0 defeat from Nursultan and much more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Andy Wales to talk about the Bundesliga results in the UEFA Champions League. They discuss whether the Bundesliga is in crisis and what sort of measures the league needs to undergo to improve. Finally, they chat about the German national team ahead of Serbia and Netherlands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Bogdachev, Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov celebrate the 100th Futbolgrad Podcast with post-Soviet football quiz. Listen as the crew humiliates themselves by asking easy questions that they completely fail to answer. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss matchday 25. They chat about Joachim Löw’s decision to no longer nominate Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Müller. They also discuss Bayern’s act of defiance reaction against Wolfsburg and taking the league lead from Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint chat about all the latest news in Russian football. They also discuss the first matchday of the Russian Premier Liga following the winter break as well as all the latest news ahead of the Europa League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss matchday 24. They chat about Borussia Dortmund possibly dropping the hot potato in the title race. Furthermore, they talk about Bayern being resurgent and the relegation dogfight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint chat about all the latest news in Russian football. They also discuss the new president of the Russian Football Union, preview the second half of the RPL and finally the Europa League draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss matchday 23. They chat about the crisis at Schalke, with Christian Heidel gone, will Domenico Tedesco be next? They also chat about Bayern’s transfer offensive, Dortmund bouncing back and the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss the latest news from Russian football. They chat about Georgian talent moving to the Russian Premier League, preview the Europa League fixtures and talk about Pavel Mamaev’s as well as Aleksandr Kokorin’s situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss matchday 22. They dissect Bayern’s 3-2 victory over Augsburg and what it means for Bayern going forward. They also chat about Tyler Adams’ Leipzig and their win against Stuttgart. Finally, they discuss Borussia Dortmund’s mini-crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Jack Grimse to discuss the Bundesliga's Matchday 21. They chat about Leverkusen thrashing Mainz on Friday, then explore Dortmund’s stumble on Saturday. Also how Bayern now look a different side and what it will mean for their European clash with Liverpool. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth round up Matchday 20. They discuss Bayern and Dortmund dropping points in the title race. Also how Tyler Adams once again was a shining light for RB Leipzig, plus their first ever Bundesliga ‘Team of the Week’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Williams and Manuel Veth round up a busy Bundesliga winter transfer window. Breaking down all the transfers they give their assessments on who has done well and who hasn’t. They also take a closer look at some of the new faces that will break into the league in the second half of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss the Match TV Cup and the situation in Qatar. They also chat about Yaroslav Rakitskiy joining Zenit and the political implications. Finally, they discuss whether Sardar Azmoun could join the Vancouver Whitecaps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about the Holocaust Memorial Day and how it was remembered by different Bundesliga clubs. They discuss Dortmund and Bayern dismantling their respective opponents and two North American wunderkinds making their Bundesliga debuts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint discuss Russian clubs keeping fit through various winter tournaments. They also discuss the Leandro Paredes transfer saga and whether Artem Dzyuba, aka the Russian Zlatan, could be joining Everton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Goal.com journalist Ronan Murphy discuss Timo Werner’s future, will he join Bayern or Liverpool? Furthermore, they also chat about David Wagner, the Bundesliga title race and the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint go down memory lane to discuss the first ever Russian Vysshaya Liga, which took place in 1992. They discuss the political background and some of the most beautiful names of the original Russian Top League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by FoxSoccer’s Keith Costigan as they dissect a busy winter break and cast a light on the US talent flooding into the Bundesliga. The also discuss Christian Pulisic joining Chelsea and Bayern landing Benjamin Pavard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and James Thorogood discuss the first half of the season. They also chat about Bayern potentially making key deals during the winter break, Dortmund rebounding from their defeat and Peter Bosz replacing Heiko Herrlich in Leverkusen. Finally, they also hand out their mid-season rewards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev, Andrew Flint and Saul Pope discuss all the latest football news from Russia. They also have an in-depth chat about Zenit St. Petersburg’s season with Saul Pope, in particular, being put in the spotlight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, and Chris Williams discuss matchday 15 of the Bundesliga. They also chat about the recent Champions League draw that will see the three German teams face English opposition. Finally, they also discuss the upcoming Englische Woche in the Bundesliga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint sum up the first half of the Russian Premier Liga. They evaluate the performance of every club in the league ahead of the three-month winter break and discuss necessary changes on a team-by-team basis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, and Chris Williams chat about the Bavarian Derby between Bayern and Nürnberg and whether the record champions are back on track. They also break down the Revierderby between Schalke and Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev update the situation on Kokorin and Mamaev, who are now facing a three year jail sentence. They also discuss the Arctic match in Krasnoyarsk, Martial Law in Ukraine and Shapi Suleymanov ripping apart the Russian Premier League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, and Chris Williams chat about Arjen Robben and Frank Ribéry leaving Bayern at the end of the season. They also preview the Revierderby between Schalke and Dortmund. Finally, they also chat about Ralph Hasenhüttl joining Southampton and more protests in German football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss Oleg Kononov’s first game in charge of Spartak. They also chat about Ural flying high, Anzhi’s potentially linking up with Emirates and the title race in Russia. Finally, they speak about how Martial Law in Ukraine is affecting football in the country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, and Chris Williams discuss a 36 goal matchday in the Bundesliga. They dissect Bayern’s 3-3 draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf and whether Niko Kovac will keep his job past the winter. They also discuss Borussia Dortmund going nine points clear of Bayern and whether they will win the title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev discuss Spartak Moscow hiring Arsenal Tula head coach Oleg Kononov. Is he the right man to turn things around? They also chat about the derby of the capitals and the upcoming friendly between Germany and Russia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Matthew Marshall recap one of the greatest Klassikers in recent memory. Furthermore, the chat on what will be next for Bayern and whether the title is Dortmund’s to lose. Finally, they discuss the title challengers Gladbach, Leipzig and Frankfurt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev break down the recent Football Leaks revelations that have exposed Zenit, Dinamo and Lokomotiv’s financial practices. They also chat about Crvena Zvezda’s shock result against Liverpool and Spartak’s hunt for a new coach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Jonathan Harding discuss the latest Football Leaks revelations and Bayern Munich’s supposed European Super League plans. They also chat about the upcoming Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern and what other clubs could challenge the top two for the Bundesliga title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev break down the crisis at Spartak Moscow. They chat about the involvement of Lukoil, the reasons for Massimo Carrera being fired and potential replacements for the popular Italian. They also scout some of Spartak’s young stars, chat about Zenit’s fan groups and preview the all-Ukrainian derby between Shakhtar and Dynamo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss super Jadon Sancho’s performance against Hertha Berlin. They also chat about Bayern being back on track and whether Alphonso Davies can become the Canadian Sancho. Finally, they also chat about Leverkusen being back on track, the end of the Monday night fixtures and the Bundesliga flying in Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Andrew Flint are back to chat about the Russian Football National League. They also discuss the Champions League results and take a look ahead to the Europa League. Finally, they discuss Spartak Moscow firing Massimo Carrera and Rubin being banned from Europe after violating Financial Fair Play regulations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Archie Rhind-Tutt chat about Bayern’s epic press conference and the fallout in the German media. They also discuss whether Borussia Dortmund could win the title. They also chat about Eintracht Frankfurt’s Luka Jovic, Werder Bremen and Union Berlin’s proposal to increase the league to 20 teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev discuss Russia’s and Ukraine’s performance in the UEFA Nations League. They also have an update on the Mamaev-Kokorin scandal, chat about the recent transfermarkt.de RPL updates and try to figure out who the Russian Football Union president is at the moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev discuss the Russian Cup prelude as FC Tyumen hosted Russian giants CSKA Moscow. They also chat about the Kokorin, Mamaev scandal and what it will mean for Zenit and Krasnodar. They also chat about Igor Akinfeev’s retirement from the national team and his legacy in Russia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matthew Marshall, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern descending into full-on chaos and Borussia Dortmund flying high. They also discuss Eintracht Frankfurt’s fantastic run, Hoffenheim slumping, Nürnberg being taken apart by RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen enjoying a nice renaissance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Matthew Marshall discuss the results of the Englische Woche. They discuss Bayern dropping five points in two matches and Dortmund going to the top. They also chat about the upcoming Champions League matches and the fan protests that took place in the stadiums and even on television. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest results in the Russian Premier Liga. They chat about the Big Moscow Derby between CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow. They also chat about Lokomotiv’s crisis and how Zenit is walking away with the title. They also chat about Torpedo, Russian Cup and the upcoming Champions League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Stewart, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Matthew Marshall discuss the Europa League and Champions League results. They also chat about Hoffenheim’s rivalry with Dortmund and also about high flying Hertha Berlin as well as the upcoming Oktoberfest derbies in Munich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev discuss the John Terry deal to Spartak Moscow falling through. They also discuss Lokomotiv’s crisis, problems at Spartak, Canadian keeper Milan Borjan standing out for Crvena zvezda and finally Chelsea’s Europa League opponent PAOK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Matthew Marshall discuss a wonderful Matchday in which late goals and drama paved the way for some remarkable results. Dortmund, Frankfurt, Bayern and Leverkusen - as well as surprise packages Hertha and Wolfsburg - get the treatment from the panel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev and Vadim Furmanov are back to discuss all the latest from the post-Soviet space. This week they discuss UEFA’s third club competition, the UEFA Nations League and Dynamo Kyiv’s struggles in Ukraine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Jack Grimse and Rudy Roediger discuss the United States Men’s National team friendlies against Brazil and Mexico. They also discuss the new North American prospects with a focus on Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams and youth development in North America in general. Finally, they analyse the new Concacaf Nations League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Germany’s friendlies against France and Peru. Have we seen enough from die Nationalmannschaft to be positive about the future? They also chat about Roman Weidenfeller’s retirement, preview the upcoming Bundesliga matchday and chat about Oktoberfest shirts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the Zenit against Spartak Russian clasico and whether John Terry will join Spartak Moscow. They also discuss Zenit’s new signing Claudio Marchisio from Juventus. Finally, they also discuss the Europa League and Champions League draws as well as the UEFA Nations League See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth, Matthew Marshall and Mark Lovell discuss Bayern’s dominance over the league and whether anyone can challenge them this year. They also discuss BVB’s stumble against Hannover, RB Leipzig finally signing someone and Germany hosting France in the UEFA Nations League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss Dynamo Kyiv being eliminated in the Champions League playoffs. They also discuss the organisational mess at Dinamo Moscow, preview the Zenit vs Spartak, Rostov’s magic carpet shirt and the recent results in Russia’s second division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams break down matchday 1 of the 2018/19 Bundesliga season. They discuss the use of VAR at the Bayern vs Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg against Schalke. Finally, they also break down Dortmund’s impressive performance against Leipzig and much more… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Saul Pope and Tim Bogdachev discuss Zenit’s unbelievable 8-1 victory over Dinamo Minsk in the Europa League. They then delve down into lower league Russian football discussing everything from Kaliningrad to Sakhalin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Constantin Eckner break down the upcoming Bundesliga season. They predict the top four, the middle of the pack and the relegation candidates. They also chat about the DFB Pokal matches and what tactical innovations we can expect in the upcoming season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev break down all the third round Champions League qualification matches. They discuss all the post-Soviet and Balkan teams and Spartak’s exit against PAOK. Furthermore, they also chat about Roman Eremenko’s controversial transfer to Spartak and Fedor Smolov joining Loko. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Stewart, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about Bayern demolishing Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFL Supercup on Sunday. They also chat about Frankfurt’s future, Thilo Kehrer’s transfer to PSG and Sebastian Rudy potentially joining RB Leipzig. Finally, they also preview the first round of the DFB Pokal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev are joined by The Esk to discuss Alisher Usmanov’s departure from Arsenal and whether he will invest in Everton or perhaps another club. They also discuss Dinamo Moscow’s attendance numbers and the Moscow derby between Lokomotiv and Spartak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about Borussia Dortmund finally getting the Axel Witsel deal over the line. They also chat about Ralf Rangnick’s plans with RB Leipzig, a culture change at Mainz, Bayern selling Vidal and the latest from Bundesliga 2 and Liga 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint, Tim Bogdachev and Saul Pope are discuss matchday 1 of the Russian Premier Liga. They also chat about the attendance numbers in the new World Cup stadiums, the chaos at Anzhi Makhachkala and the future of Zenit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams chat about Bayern and Dortmund rounding up their United States tours. They also spoke to Alphonso Davies following his landmark transfer to Bayern München. They also chat Liga 3 and the preview the upcoming Bundesliga 2 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are back to discuss the start of the newly rebranded Russian Premier Liga. They discuss the impact of the new World Cup stadiums, the new signings, the new clubs and make an early prediction on the title winners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Stewart, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams kick off the first Gegenpressing Podcast of the season. The guys discuss the fallout of Germany’s national team performance at the World Cup, the German teams at the International Champions Cup and Alphonso Davies potentially joining Bayern München. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Uri Levy discuss Qatar as well as football politics in the Middle East. They also discuss England’s national team and the Croatia World Cup story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Matthew Barrett, Andrew Flint and Thomas Farines discuss their 2018 FIFA World Cup experience. They also chat about the World Cup favourites and whether it is coming home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev recap all the action from the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They also cover the fallout of Germany going out early and all the other surprises and shocks from the first two weeks of the tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth hosts Matthew Barrett, Andrew Flint, Thomas Farines, Rick Joshua and Bryce Dunn to speak about their respective favourite World Cup memory, their least favourite World Cup memory and what they look forward to the most in this upcoming World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Thomas Farines to bring you Episode 3 of the Futbolgrad World Cup series. The boys preview Groups E, F, G and H and bring you expert opinions on all the countries and the biggest stars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev start the podcast with the latest news on Roman Abramovich and Chelsea. But the main focus of the podcast is the World Cup as the boys preview Groups A, B, C and D. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Kevin Hatchard to discuss the 2017/18 Bundesliga season. Kevin Hatchard explains life as a Bundesliga commentator and names his player, coach and team of the season. Finally, the boys have the latest transfer updates and their respective player, coach and team of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev introduce the 2018 FIFA World Cup host nation Russia. They also speak about Russia's squad and break down the different host cities. Finally, they also bring you everything you need to know ahead of your trip to the Russian Federation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Eintracht Frankfurt’s glorious DFB Pokal victory over Bayern München. Manu and Chris spent the week in Berlin where they attended various events surrounding the final and the match itself and they recount the good, the bad and ugly from the German capital. Finally, they also discuss the relegation playoffs between Wolfsburg and Kiel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev summarize the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2017/18 Russian football season. They discuss Lokomotiv’s title, CSKA and Spartak reaching the Champions League, Ufa sensationally reaching the Europa League as well as the dramatic relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are in Berlin to bring you are very special podcast live from the Olympiastadion. The two preview the DFB Pokal final between Bayern and Frankfurt. They also recap Hamburg’s dramatic relegation, as well as everything else from the final matchday in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Thomas Farines are in Greece to discuss the interconnection between football and politics in Greece's second largest city Thessaloniki. The two recount a dramatic season that due to point deductions and crowd trouble still does not have a clear conclusion. Farines also speaks about Aniko - a project that is using the power of football to integrate refugees into Greek society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams recap matchday 33 of the Bundesliga and look ahead to all the excitement of matchday 34. They also chat about the first transfers of the season and Bundesliga 2 where the relegation battle involves seven clubs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Vadim Furmanov and Tim Bogdachev discuss Roberto Mancini possibly leaving Zenit to take the Italy job. They also discuss whether Lokomotiv could still lose the Russian championship. Finally, they also touch on the Ukrainian Premier League and the possible expansion to 16 teams and a match-fixing scandal in the second division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manu Veth and Ollie Duxbury discuss Chivas’ CONCACAF Champions League victory. They also look ahead to the Liguilla and analyse possible title candidates. Finally, they also chat about the confusing relegation situation involving Lobos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Mark Lovell to discuss the Munich Derby between Bayern II and 1860 München. They also discuss Bayern’s upcoming game against Real Madrid and Frankfurt’s performance in Munich this weekend. Finally, they also discuss the race for Europe and the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the Russian Cup final between Tosno and Avangard Kursk and the likelihood of Russia sending a second division side to Europe next season. They also discuss Artem Dzyuba haunting Roberto Mancini by scoring against Zenit on the weekend. Finally, they also chat about Lokomotiv wrapping up the title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manu Veth discuss the Concacaf Champions League final between Chivas and Toronto FC. They also chat about Diego Lainez and his potential move to Europe and preview the final matchday of Liga MX ahead of the Liguilla. Finally, they also recap Rafa Marquez’s fantastic career as the defender announced his retirement this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern’s amazing form ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid. They also chat about Dortmund’s resurrection against Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburger SV fighting their way back into the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Tim Bogdachev and Vadim Furmanov discuss Dynamo Kyiv blowing open the title race in the Ukrainian Premier League. They also discuss Spartak Moscow saying goodbye to the title after their defeat to Ural. Finally, they also chat about Russia’s potential stadium problems following the World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern signing Niko Kovac to take over as head coach next summer. They also discuss the Revierderby and wonder whether Borussia Dortmund will make the Champions League. Finally, they also chat about the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Ollie Duxbury discuss the Mexican CONCACAF semi finalist as Chivas reach the final while Club America fall short. Can Chivas rescue an abysmal domestic campaign with victory on the continent? The guys also discuss issues closer to home where we see the Liguilla and Relegation battle heat up. Can Veracruz do a Monarcas and avoid relegation while going through to the knockout phase? Also who do we think is team of the Clausura? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Vadim Furmanov discuss the latest results in the Russian Football Premier League and the chaos at Zenit St. Petersburg. They also discuss Andrey Lunin potentially joining Inter Milan. Finally, they are previewing the Ukrainian Klasychne derby between Shakhtar and Dynamo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern wrapping up their sixth Bundesliga title in a row in what has been a fantastic achievement by head coach Jupp Heynckes. They also discuss whether Bayern could win another treble. Finally, they talk about the race for Europe and the relegation battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev preview CSKA Moscow’s Europa League tie against Arsenal. They also discuss Lokomotiv losing their bought home game against Amkar Perm, which has blown the title race wide open. Finally, they also touch on the situation at Krasnodar and Fedor Smolov potentially joining West Ham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manu Veth discuss El Tri’s two friendlies against Iceland and Croatia in the United States. Mexico’s national team managed to draw 150,000 people for the two games combined leading to suggestions that they are now America’s number one soccer team. The boys also discuss Mexicans abroad and the rumour linking Hirving Lozano to Borussia Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern obliterating Borussia Dortmund in the Klassiker. Given Bayern’s performance are they now the favourite to win the Champions League? As for Dortmund what needs to be done to get the Yellow and Blacks back to the top of the Bundesliga? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Germany’s friendlies against France and Brazil. They also discuss Thomas Tuchel’s future and also chat about coaching changes at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern. Finally, they also preview the Klassiker between Bayern and BVB. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Vadim Furmanov discuss Russia’s international friendlies against Brazil and France. They also round up the action from the international break and give their early World Cup predictions. They also chat about Amkar selling their home game to Lokomotiv and the latest from the Ukrainian Premier League See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manuel Veth are back to discuss LA Galaxy signing Zlatan Ibrahimović. They also discuss the latest problems with VAR, MLS’ stance on the international break and the latest league power ranking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ollie Duxbury and Manu Veth discuss the big CONCACAF Champions League clashes between Liga MX and MLS and the semifinal draws that see the Red Bulls facing Chivas and Toronto square off against America. They also discuss the big Major League Soccer - Liga MX partnership agreement as well as the latest results from Liga MX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the European results of Dynamo Kyiv, Zenit, Lokomotiv and CSKA. They also assess CSKA’s chances against Arsenal and the impact of the Russian election on the Russian Football Premier League this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss the big Sunday night fixture between RB Leipzig and Bayern, as well as Naby Keïta’s outstanding performance. They also discuss Eintracht Frankfurt and why Champions League football could be crucial for the club's next step. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Thomas Farines to discuss PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis storming the field with a gun and all the other politics in Greek football. They also discuss the meltdown at Zenit Saint Petersburg. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn Ollie Duxbury and Manu Veth discuss the big CONCACAF Champions League clashes between Liga MX and MLS sides and the poor results by the Mexican sides. They also discuss matchday 11 and the improbable rise of Santos Laguna to the top of the table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Marco Reus’ contract extension and what it could all mean for Dortmund’s future. They also discuss Per Mertesacker’s interview and assess Hamburg firing their second coach of this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manuel Veth are back to chat about the opening weekend of Major League Soccer. They recap all the games and also touch on New York Red Bull’s surprise victory over Xolos Tijuana. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Vadim Furmanov to discuss the start of the second half of the Russian Football Premier League season. They also discuss the latest political developments in Ukrainian football and preview the second stage of the Ukrainian Premier League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manu Veth discuss the big CONCACAF Champions League clashes between Liga MX and MLS sides. They also discuss the latest in the Liga MX promotion/relegation debate and recap the last two matchdays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams look at the Bundesliga relegation battle and the likely relegation of both Hamburg and Köln. They also discuss the big game between Leipzig and BVB as well as Max Meyer’s future at Schalke 04. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Jack Grimse are back to discuss the upcoming Major League Soccer season. They rank all the teams ahead of the season and also recap some of the latest signings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev recap all the action in the Europa League and look ahead to the round of 16. They also recap the Shakhtar vs Roma match and preview the first matchday of the Russian Football Premier League following the three month long winter break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss the Monday night fixture and the decision by Borussia Dortmund fans to boycott the game against Augsburg. They also spoke about RB Leipzig and BVB’s performances in the UEFA Europa League and the round of 16 draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Vadim Furmanov to discuss the latest results in the Europa League. The big focus, however, is on the start of the Ukrainian Premier League and the Mariupolgate case in particular. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss the Monday night game between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig as well as the controversy surrounding that fixture in particular. They also talk about the ongoing Eintracht Frankfurt revolution and the club’s chances of reaching the Champions League next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manu Veth discuss the lack of consistency by all the big sides with the exception of Club America. They also wonder whether Monterrey have been found out. Finally, they also take a look ahead to the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League match. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manu Veth discuss the possibility of Liga MX abolishing promotion and relegation and whether they are for or against it. They also discuss possible league reform and Liverpool’s Champions League opponent Porto and their Mexican revolution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev chat about the latest transfers in the Russian Football Premier League as well as the UEFA Youth League games involving Russian clubs this week. Their big focus, however, is on Krasnodar and the upcoming Champions League match between Shakhtar and Roma. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss whether Peter Stöger is the right man to take Borussia Dortmund forward. They also discuss the upcoming Europa League matches and whether the league needs to change its format. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the upcoming Europa League matches between Red Star Belgrade vs CSKA, Astana vs Sporting, Spartak vs Bilbao, Nice vs Lokomotiv, Celtic vs Zenit and Athens vs Kyiv. They also discuss whether you can compare stars from the past with stars from today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Jon Mackenzie to discuss the arrival of Michy Batshuayi at Borussia Dortmund. They also touch on the Saturday night top game between Gladbach and RB Leipzig and they discuss the future of the 50+1 rule in German football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Ollie Duxbury and Manu Veth discuss Hirving Lozano spectacular form at PSV Eindhoven and what could be next for the Mexican striker. They also discuss Pumas resurgence and the upcoming big game between Tigres and Club America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest transfer dealings involving post-Soviet players. The big focus this week, however, is once again historical. First, the boys discuss the possible make-up of a post-Soviet Futbolgrad League and also the influence of chess on Soviet and post-Soviet playmakers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Ollie Duxbury and Manu Veth discuss the latest transfer activities in Liga MX and Mexicans abroad. They also touch on Liga MX’s long-term vision to grow the league abroad and the problems with the de-centralised television deals for the league. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss the ongoing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer saga and Dortmund’s problems on the pitch. They also discuss the coaching change at VfB Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt’s football revolution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manu Veth are back to discuss the Major League Soccer draft and why it is different from other North American leagues. They also discuss Bastian Schweinsteiger’s return and Argentine’s wunderkind Ezequiel Barco signing for Atlanta United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss whether Fedor Smolov could end up at Borussia Dortmund and whether he would be a good fit. They also discuss Mkhitaryan’s dream move to Arsenal and Quincy Promes possibly joining Southampton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Ollie Duxbury and Manu Veth Chicharito’s status at West Ham and a possible move to Besiktas. They also discuss Keisuke Honda’s wonder performance against Lobos as well Santos Laguna striker Djaniny. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Leon Goretzka decision to join Bayern München and the reaction by Schalke 04 fans. They also discuss Eintracht Frankfurt’s surge up the table and the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, and Tim Bogdachev discuss Konstantin Rausch’s transfer to Dinamo Moscow and the club’s difficult ownership situation. The big focus, however, is on the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the impact on football in the post-Soviet space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future and whether Borussia Dortmund should sell him. They also discuss Frank Ribery’s and Arjen Robben’s future and whether Bayern should sign them to new contracts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn discusses Landon Donovan joining Club Leon. Is it a political move by the player or a publicity stunt by the club? Which young Mexican looks to be on his way to Europe? Also all the highlights of matchday 2 of the Liga MX Clausura including a special goal from Pod favourite, Ravel Morrison. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss all the latest transfer updates in Russia and Ukraine. Could Ze Luis head to Brighton? How can Moritz Bauer help Stoke? Could Quincy Promes be affected by the Coutinho effect? Finally, will Fred push a move to Manchester City? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Ollie Duxburry and Manuel Veth discuss Jeremy Menez joining Club America. Can he replicate Gignac’s success or will he bust in Liga MX? They also discuss all the highlights of matchday 1 of the Liga MX Clausura. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth preview the Liga MX Clausura. They identify the favourites, the dark horses and break down Liga MX’s rather difficult relegation system. Finally, they identify some of the big winter signings and what impact they will have on the league. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams review some of the big transfers including Mario Gomez to Stuttgart and Sandro Wagner to Bayern. They also chat about all the other transfers including Bayern’s potential deal to sign Leon Goretzka for next summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams review a fantastic year of German football in their 2017 review special. They identify the coach of the year, the player of the year and young player of the year. They also make some predictions for next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev remember the ten best European nights including post-Soviet clubs in European football. They remember about legendary victories, trophy triumphs, comebacks and glorious defeates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury discuss the Liga MX draft. The break down all the latest transfers and also take a look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16. They got all the latest on exciting Liga MX opponents Cibao, Motagua, El Team and Saprissa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams are joined by Matze Kehl to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s recent coaching change from Peter Bosz to Peter Stöger and whether Julian Nagelsmann will become the long-term solution for the Yellow and Blacks. They also discuss Sandro Wanger’s transfer from Hoffenheim to Bayern and what will happen to Hoffenheim’s Mark Uth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss Leonid Fedun’s schedule revolution, which would drastically change the face of the Russian Football Premier League. They also discuss Leonid Slutsky’s firing at Hull and the European draw involving all post-Soviet teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manuel Veth are back to discuss Toronto’s first championship since the Blue Jays won the World Series and the Montreal Canadians the Stanley Cup. They also discuss the Darlington Nagbe transfer from Portland to Atlanta and the role of LAFC in the upcoming season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury break down the final between Monterrey and Tigres UANL. They also bring their very own Liga MX team of the year and break down the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final between Gremio and Pachuca. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Jon Mackenzie discuss Peter Bosz being sacked by Borussia Dortmund and replaced by former Köln head coach Peter Stöger. They also chat about Bayern’s 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain and they got an interview with Hertha keeper Jonathan Klinsmann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev discuss CSKA Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Shakhtar Donetsk’s performance on matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League. They also discuss the impact of Vitaly Mutko being banned for life by the IOC and the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury break down the semifinals of the Liguilla and look forward to the dream final between Tigres and Monterrey. They also discuss Alebrijes de Oaxaca possible promotion nightmare and Mohamed Sissoko signing for Atletico’s farm team in Mexico. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manuel Veth are back to discuss all the latest from the Major League Soccer Cup playoffs. They recap the MLS Conference finals, preview the final and also touch on MLS expansion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Jon Mackenzie to discuss the departure of 1.FC Köln head coach Peter Stöger. They also discuss whether Peter Bosz has a future at Borussia Dortmund and the title race in the Bundesliga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss Spartak Moscow’s explosion in form over the last few weeks and what it means ahead of the big game against Liverpool. They also discuss the strange eating habit of Zenit players and the World Cup draw that will take place Friday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury break down all the action from the Liguilla quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinal action that will kick off later this week. They also chat about the foreign limitation rule, VAR and the World Cup draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the sensational Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04. They analyse what will happen to BVB head coach Peter Bosz and they also discuss the future Bayern München. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury discuss the final matchday of the Apertura. They break down all the matches and preview all the upcoming Liguilla matches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Raphael Honigstein to discuss the latest Bundesliga news. They also focus on Honigstein’s new book “Klopp: Bring the Noise” by discussing the high and lows of Jürgen Klopp’s career at Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth chat about the recent friendly between England and Germany as well as the possible future of German national team player Emre Can. They also discuss Mats Hummels’ comments on Bayern’s possible future coach and the situation at Kaiserslautern. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev breakdown Lokomotiv’s success, who are first despite internal issues. They also take a general stock of the Russian Football Premier League table and preview the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack Grimse and Manuel Veth recap the Major League Soccer playoffs. They chat about the incident between Sacha Klejstan and Jozy Altidore, Portland’s surprise exit and finally the #SaveTheCrew movement in Columbus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Ollie Duxbury discuss the upcoming Liga MX matchday 17 and all the possible scenarios for the Liguilla hopefuls. They also look ahead to Mexico’s upcoming friendlies in Europe and the progress of Jürgen Damm, who desperately needs a move to Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss der Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern as well as RB Leipzig against Hannover. They also touch on the VAR controversy in German football and discuss the new Germany kit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev recap the latest round of Champions League action. They also discuss Russia’s friendlies against Argentina and Spain as well as the Russian Football Union’s odd choice of hosting a friendly between Argentina and Nigeria in Krasnodar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth discuss Tigres racing up the standings to take second place in the standings and whether they can get the job done against Ravel Morrison’s Atlas. They also chat about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Werder Bremen’s leadership issues and what needs to be done to get the club back on track. They also discuss 220 minutes of football between Bayern and Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund’s defensive problems. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Callum Seniuk discuss the Ukrainian Derby between Shakhtar and Dynamo Kyiv. They also discuss Lokomotiv Moscow taking the top place of the Russian Football Premier League table and the upcoming Champions League games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth go off topic once again by talking about Major League Soccer decision day. They also discuss André-Pierre Gignac’s changing role at Tigres and the Liga MX playoff race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss the big personnel change at 1.FC Köln and what it could mean for the club going forward. The big topic this week, however, is the double header between Leipzig and Bayern, which rings in several matchdays of big football in Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth chat about Jorge Campos, who turned 51 on October 15, which inspired the guys to look back at his illustrious career and the art of the beautiful kid. They also recap the Clasico Nacional and all the latest action from Liga MX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League as Spartak were sensational defeating Sevilla 5-1. They also touch on all the other games involving the post-Soviet teams and look ahead to the Russian national team hosting Argentina, Spain and Brazil in the coming months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Constantin Eckner discuss the tactical evolution of the Bundesliga and the new competitiveness of German football. They also preview the top game between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig and look ahead to the European games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth go off topic to chat about the last matchday of World Cup and the United States failing to reach Russia. They chat about what went wrong for the United States and the systematic failings of the US soccer development system. Finally, they preview the big Clasico Joven between Cruz Azul and Club America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the latest round of World Cup qualification. They discuss Ukraine’s failure to reach Russia 2018 and also touch on all the big games of the final day in Europe and in South America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Germany’s World Cup qualification campaign. They also chat about Bayern signing Jupp Heynckes for a fourth time and who will come in long-term to take over at the Säbener Straße. Finally, they also discuss the Bundesliga top game between Dortmund and Leipzig. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev discuss the recent re-evaluation of the Russian Football Premier League by Transfermarkt. Who were the winner and who were the losers? They also discuss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and Russia’s friendlies against South Korea and Iran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Oliver Duxberry and Manuel Veth discuss the upcoming Mexico games against Trinidad and Tobago and Honduras. They also debate whether possession based football is finally coming to an end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss Bayern’s problems after they drop two more points this weekend. They also discuss a bad week for the Bundesliga in Europe and the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev are joined by Jon Mackenzie to discuss this week’s Champions League fixtures Spartak Moscow vs Liverpool, CSKA Moscow vs Manchester United, Qarabag vs Roma and Manchester City vs Shakhtar Donetsk. We got the full analysis and reactions from the Futbolgrad journalists, who were on location. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Chris Williams discuss the surprise sacking of Bayern München head coach Carlo Ancelotti and what could be next for the Bavarian giants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Jon Mackenzie discuss Dortmund’s 6-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. They analyse whether Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is an efficient striker or not. Finally, they touch on Bayern’s 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg and they predict, based on the first six matchdays, what the top four will look like at the end of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev recap all the European action from last week and look forward to the English invasion of Moscow next. Listen as the boys break down Liverpool’s visit to Spartak and CSKA hosting Manchester United. They also speak about Shakhtar visiting Manchester City in the Champions League and BATE Borisov hosting Arsenal in the Europa League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth discuss the impact of Tuesday’s Mexico City earthquake on this week’s Copa MX and Liga MX games. They also discuss the latest developments in the Rafa Marquez case as well as matchday 9 of Liga MX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are once again joined by Jon Mackenzie to discuss the German clubs in Europe and the upcoming Englische Woche in the Bundesliga. They also touch on the Bundesliga top game between RB Leipzig and Gladbach as well as the VAR controversy at Borussia Dortmund vs Köln. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev were able to interview Yura Movsisyan following Real Salt Lake’s game against the Whitecaps on Saturday. They speak about Movsisyan’s story, his journey to Russia and his return to Major League Soccer. Finally, they also break down CSKA Moscow’s 2-1 victory over Benfica. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth have a mini-club guide for those still trying to figure out what club side to support in Liga MX. They also touch on the impact of the Mexico earthquake on this week’s games and the Tigres vs Atlas game that had to be called off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss Bayern’s defeat to Hoffenheim and Dortmund dropping points to Freiburg. They also touch on the events surrounding Germany’s game against the Czech Republic and finally they preview the German team’s playing in the Champions League and Europa League this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Jason Marquitz to discuss Mexico’s successful World Cup qualification campaign. They also discuss Cruz Azul and Tigres adding more depth to their all-star game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth and Tim Bogdachev chat about this week’s World Cup qualification games. They break down all the UEFA qualification groups and also take a look across to CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying where Argentina or Chile could miss out on reaching the World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth discuss all the Bundesliga transfer deadline deals. Who was brought in and who was sold? We break down all the transfers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Andrew Flint chat about the post-Soviet teams in the UEFA Champions League. They talk about Spartak Moscow against Liverpool and CSKA Moscow against Manchester United. Finally, they also discuss Andriy Yarmolenko’s transfer to Borussia Dortmund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth discuss Ravel Morrison’s transfer from Lazio to Atlas. They also talk about Mexico’s World Cup qualification games against Panama and Costa Rica. Finally, they chat about Francisco Palencia being fired at Pumas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth talk about the Ousmane Dembélé transfer and his likely replacement. They also chat about Thomas Müller’s situation at Bayern München and the Europa League and Champions League draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Tim Bogdachev and Alan Moore chat about Spartak Moscow’s crisis and whether Massimo Carrera could be fired. They also talk about Rubin Kazan’s situation and Zenit’s marketing strategy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn Xavier Zavala and Manuel Veth are joined by Tom Marshall to speak about Mexicans in Europe. They also touch on Juan Manuel Iturbe joining Xolos Tijuana and the latest from Chivas and Atlas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Stefan Buczko to discuss the Ousmane Dembélé transfer saga. They also touch on Hoffenheim’s Champions League playoff match against Liverpool and the latest from Bundesliga 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev chat about the Moscow Derby between Spartak and CSKA Moscow. The big focus this week, however, is on some of the smaller clubs as the boys discuss the latest from Tosno, Rostov, Ural and Anzhi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth are joined by Cesar Hernandez to speak about the Rafael Marquez drug cartel case. They also compare Liga MX to the other leagues in the Americas and touch on all the action from matchday 4 of Liga MX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth look ahead to the 2017/18 Bundesliga season. The boys speak about every club and give their predictions on where clubs will finish and who to look out for in the coming season in Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev chat about the derby of the capitals between Zenit and Spartak Moscow. They also touch on Luan potentially joining Spartak Moscow and finally talk about the Neymar effect and the power of state money in post-Soviet football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn and Manuel Veth discuss Carlos Vela signing for Los Angeles FC. They also touch Atlético Madrid’s farm team in the Ascenso MX and the Clasico Capitalino between Club América and Pumas UNAM. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryce Dunn, Chris Williams and Manuel Veth are joined by Jon Mackenzie to discuss the DFL Supercup and the VAR controversy. Jon also speaks about his club Borussia Mönchengladbach and the boys touch on the sporting director change at VfB Stuttgart. Finally, they also talk about the Hoffenheim vs Liverpool Champions League playoff draw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manuel Veth, Andrew Flint and Tim Bogdachev chat about Russian football in Siberia during the 1990s and the Siberian Derby in particular. They also touch on Akhmat’s unlikely ascent to the top of the table and Zenit’s Argentine invasion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.