Bundesliga Diaries
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsMatchday reports and stories of the Bundesliga
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MD29 – Gladbach put Frankfurt to the sword as Funkel’s Köln flail
April 20, 2021 15:19 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe Bundesliga saw plenty of captivating action during matchday 29! Gladbach put Frankfurt to the sword, Bayern beat Wolfsburg 3-2, Funkel's return to Köln started poorly with a 3-0 defeat to Leverkusen and Union narrowly edge past Frankfurt.
MD28 – Frankfurt win 7 goal thriller and Mainz grab a last minute winner
April 13, 2021 11:50 - 68.3 MBThe Bundesliga provided plenty of action this past matchday! Frankfurt beat Wolfsburg 4-3 to consolidate their top-four spot, Bayern draw 1-1 with Union Berlin, Mainz defeat Köln 3-2 and Leipzig hammer Werder Bremen 4-1.
MD25 – Bayern edge closer to the title as the Mainz comeback train rolls on
March 16, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIt is now six defeats in a row for Marco Rose at Mönchengladbach after they were beaten 3-1 by Augsburg! Elsewhere, Dortmund beat Hertha 2-0, Bayern defeat Bremen 3-1 and Mainz pick up a big three points against Freiburg with a 1-0 victory.
MD24 – Bayern triumph in the “Klassiker“ whilst the gloom at Gladbach continues
March 09, 2021 17:19 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBBayern stage a fantastic comeback to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in Der Klassiker! Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen edge past Mönchengladbach 1-0, Hoffenheim stun Wolfsburg 2-1 and Leipzig breeze past Freiburg 3-0.
MD23 – Chaos reigns at Schalke as Bayern and Dortmund win ahead of the “Klassiker“
March 02, 2021 20:50 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThe chaos continues at Schalke as Christian Gross, Jochen Schneider and a number of other staff members depart the club after their 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart! Bayern and Dortmund win prior to Der Klassiker, while Frankfurt lose for the first time in 12 games, against Bremen.
MD22 – Frankfurt stun Bayern as Mainz keep survival hopes alive
February 23, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe gap at the top of the Bundesliga is now down to just two points! Bayern lose 2-1 to Frankfurt, and Leipzig take advantage with a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin. Mainz shock Gladbach 2-1 and Wolfsburg ease past Augsburg 3-0.
MD21 – Mainz profit from Leverkusen collapse, Dortmund continue to struggle
February 16, 2021 23:44 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBMatchday 21 of the 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign will be remembered for its draws - there were seven in total! Mainz come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Leverkusen, will Dortmund against Hoffenheim ends with the same scoreline. Elsewhere, Frankfurt beat Koln 2-0 and Wolfsburg versus Gladbach ends goalless.
Shorts #04: Derek Rae – The English Voice of the Bundesliga
February 12, 2021 11:07 - 52.3 MBFor our next Bundesliga Diaries Shorts episode, we spoke to ESPN commentator Derek Rae about all things German football.
MD20 – Köln edge the Rheinderby as Dortmund continue to struggle
February 09, 2021 16:08 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBKöln pick up a huge win in one of the Bundesliga's biggest match-ups, the Rheinderby versus Borussia Monchengladbach! Dortmund fall again, this time to Freiburg, while Frankfurt and Wolfsburg defeat Hoffenheim and Augsburg respectively.
MD19 – Champions League race twists again as Frankfurt and Wolfsburg move into the top 4
February 02, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe Champions League race is hotting up in the Bundesliga! Frankfurt come from behind to beat Hertha 3-1 and Wolfsburg defeat Freiburg 3-0. Koln prevail 3-1 over Bielefeld, and Bayern hammer Hoffenheim 4-1.
MD18 – Gladbach march on as the Champions League race hots up
January 26, 2021 18:56 - 52.8 MBBayern open their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to seven points with a 4-0 win at Schalke! Mainz stun Leipzig 3-2, Gladbach beat Dortmund 4-2, and Bruno Labbadia and Michael Preetz lose their jobs at Hertha after a 4-1 loss to Werder Bremen.
MD17 – Bayern end the Hinrunde on top and it’s absolute despair for Schalke
January 22, 2021 09:50 - 50.7 MBBayern finally grab a clean sheet in the Bundesliga as they beat Augsburg 1-0! Schalke are heartbroken as Koln score late on to win 2-1, Leipzig edge past Union 1-0, and Leverkusen get back on track with a 2-1 defeat of Dortmund.
MD16 – Bayern take advantage as Leipzig, Leverkusen and Dortmund all drop points
January 19, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBBayern move four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga thanks a 2-1 victory over Freiburg. Dortmund and Leipzig can only draw, while Union and Frankfurt beat Leverkusen and Schalke respectively.
MD15 – The wait is over for Schalke while Gladbach stun Bayern
January 12, 2021 16:37 - 64.2 MBFinally, Schalke have won in the Bundesliga! They end a 359-day wait for victory with a 4-0 hammering of Hoffenheim. Bayern lose 3-2 to Monchengladbach, Dortmund defeat Leipzig 3-1 and Freiburg smash Koln 5-0.
MD14 – New Year, same old Schalke, while Bayern dig themselves out of a hole
January 06, 2021 13:28 - 70.6 MBA new year for the Bundesliga, but the same old Schalke! Die Königsblauen lose 3-0 to Hertha in Christian Gross' first game as manager to take their winless top-flight streak to 30. Bayern come from behind to beat Mainz 5-2, Dortmund prevail 2-0 over Wolfsburg, and Union beat Bremen by the same scoreline.
Shorts #03: Matt Ford talks Bundesliga and German Fan Culture
December 30, 2020 16:15 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this third episode of our new Shorts series, we speak to Deutsche Welle journalist Matt Ford about German fan culture and what the future holds for supporters in Germany.
MD13 – Bayern steal a win at Leverkusen and will it ever end for Schalke?
December 22, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBBayern end 2020 as Bundesliga leaders after their 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen! Union Berlin defeat Dortmund 2-1, Wolfsburg prevail 1-0 over Stuttgart and Schalke made it 29 games in a row without a win in the German top flight with a 1-0 loss to Bielefeld.
MD12 – Dortmund get their first points under Terzic and Bosz’s Leverkusen continue to entertain
December 18, 2020 10:36 - 56 minutes - 52 MBEdin Terzic got off to the perfect Bundesliga start with Borussia Dortmund thanks to a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen! Bayer Leverkusen breeze past Köln 4-0, Bayern beat Wolfsburg 2-1 and Schalke lose 2-0 to Freiburg.
MD11 – Favre is shown the door at Dortmund as Leverkusen top the Bundesliga
December 15, 2020 12:29 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBLucien Favre is out of the door at Borussia Dortmund after their 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart! Bayern draw 1-1 at Union Berlin, Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 4-1 and Schalke draw 2-2 with Augsburg.
MD10 – All square between Bayern and Leipzig as Hertha win a feisty derby
December 08, 2020 17:54 - 65.2 MBMD10 - All square between Bayern and Leipzig as Hertha win a feisty derby
MD09 – Köln finally have that winning feeling as Dortmund flounder
December 01, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBPlenty of thrilling action once again from the Bundesliga this past weekend! Koln beat Dortmund 2-1 for their first win in 19 games, while Bayern and Leipzig take advantage with 3-1 and 2-1 victories respectively. Gladbach beat Schalke 4-1, and Union and Frankfurt draw 3-3.
MD08 – Haaland scores 4 for Dortmund as Bayern and Leipzig stumble
November 24, 2020 17:07 - 89.5 MBThe Bundesliga returned with a bang after the international break! Haaland was the man of moment, scoring four against Hertha in a 5-2 win, while Bayern and Leipzig draw with Bremen and Frankfurt respectively.
#2: The Bundesliga and Social Media
November 18, 2020 22:54 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWith no Bundesliga football this week, we return to our Bundesliga Diaries Shorts series. In this second installment, we spoke to Kara Head, Bayer Leverkusen's English Twitter admin, about her job and the impact of social media on Bundesliga football.
MD07 – Bayern win “Der Klassiker” and stay top, bottom teams still cannot win
November 10, 2020 18:43 - 71.4 MBThere were goals galore in the Bundesliga this past weekend! Bayern beat Dortmund 3-2, Mainz and Schalke draw 2-2, while Union Berlin hammer Arminia Bielefeld 5-0.
MD06 – Mainz set an unwanted club record as Bayern and BVB set up “Der Klassiker”
November 03, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBDer Klassiker is just around the corner! Bayern and Dortmund prepare perfectly with 2-1 and 2-0 victories against Koln and Bielefeld respectively, whilst Mainz make it six defeats in a row this term against Augsburg. Monchengladbach beat Leipzig 1-0, and Leverkusen prevail 4-2 against Freiburg.
MD05 – Dortmund with expected Revierderby win as Bayern continues to dominate
October 27, 2020 16:33 - 63.6 MBThe Bundesliga action continues! Borussia Dortmund win the Revier derby with ease, prevailing 3-0, whilst Bayern beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0. Borussia Monchengladbach win 3-2 against Mainz and Leipzig edge past Hertha Berlin 2-1.
MD04 – Köln and Schalke with their first points, Bayern score four
October 20, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe Bundesliga is back, with plenty of action for us to discuss! Bayern ease past Bielefeld 4-1, whilst Köln and Schalke pick up their first points of the season. Dortmund beat Hoffenheim 1-0, as Leipzig defeat Augsburg 2-0 in a top of the table clash.
MD03 – Köln and Schalke with their first points, Bayern score four
October 20, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe Bundesliga is back, with plenty of action for us to discuss! Bayern ease past Bielefeld 4-1, whilst Köln and Schalke pick up their first points of the season. Dortmund beat Hoffenheim 1-0, as Leipzig defeat Augsburg 2-0 in a top of the table clash.
International Break: Germany’s struggles and the Transfer Deadline Day round-up
October 15, 2020 07:43 - 37 MBNo Bundesliga football hasn't stopped us from recording! This week, we discuss the latest Germany fixtures, whilst we also look back at the final day of the transfer window.
MD03 – Bayern pushed all the way as BVB stroll
October 06, 2020 16:22 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBPlenty of action again from the Bundesliga! Bayern almost drop points against Hertha, eventually winning 4-3, whilst there are victories for BVB, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach.
Shorts #01: Joe Bryant and his Lego Stadiums
October 02, 2020 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn the first of a brand new series, we speak to Joe Bryant - and his dad Phil - about his wonderful Lego stadiums!
MD02 – Bayern and BVB lose games as Schalke and Mainz lose managers
September 29, 2020 19:10 - 61 MBPlenty to discuss in this week's Bundesliga Diaries! Both Achim Beierlorzer and David Wagner are given their marching orders after Mainz and Schalke's respective defeats, whilst Bayern and Dortmund are both on the end of shock defeats.
MD01 – Bayern demolish Schalke as Dortmund win the battle of the Borussia’s
September 22, 2020 15:18 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIs Bayern that strong or Schalke that weak? That is one of the main questions in this weeks episode. We are also covering the rest of this interesting first matchday and looking back at the 1st round of the DFB Pokal.
Bundesliga Season 20/21 Preview Part #2
September 17, 2020 07:11 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThe Bundesliga is almost here - and our season preview should whet your appetite! In this episode, we cover last season's top nine teams, with plenty to discuss in regards to the likes of Bayern, Dortmund, and many others. Also, the boys reveal their predictions for the new campaign!
Bundesliga Season 20/21 Preview Part #1
September 14, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour - 70 MBThe Bundesliga is almost back and, as such, we have put together our usual preview show! This time, we discuss the bottom half from last term, as well as the two new promoted sides.
The Bundesliga Diaries Quiz #3: Season 2019/20 Refresher
September 08, 2020 13:31 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThe 2019/20 Bundesliga season was an unforgettable one - but just how much do you remember? Take part in the Bundesliga Diaries' latest quiz to find out!
“The Bundesliga Diaries Awards” Season 19/20
July 15, 2020 13:18 - 76.9 MBThe Bundesliga season has come to an end, but there is still time for one last episode before our own summer break! The boys in the studio discuss the campaign, and look back at those who made this another term to remember.
Bundesliga spot on the line in the play-off as Bayern do the Double
July 08, 2020 16:04 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Bundesliga and the Pokal are done for another year! Bayern win the double with a 4-2 win against Leverkusen, whilst Bremen beat Heidenheim on away goals to stay in the top tier.
MD34 – Bremen stand up when counted as Düsseldorf fall apart
June 30, 2020 15:31 - 67.6 MBThe Bundesliga is over for another season! Bremen reach the relegation play-off after a huge win against Köln and Dusseldorf's collapse versus Union. Monchengladbach finish fourth with a 2-1 victory over Hertha, whilst Schalke lose again, this time to Freiburg 4-0.
MD33 – Bremen on the precipice as Schalke’s woes continue
June 23, 2020 11:30 - 61 MBJust nine matches of the 2019/20 Bundesliga campaign to go! Bremen must win their last game and hope for help elsewhere after they lose 3-1 to Mainz, whilst Schalke continue to struggle with a 4-1 defeat against Wolfsburg. Dortmund win 2-0 against Leipzig while Gladbach beat Paderborn 3-1.
MD32 – Bayern are champions as we say goodbye to Paderborn
June 19, 2020 13:36 - 62.8 MBBayern are Bundesliga champions for the eighth time in a row! That comes as they beat Werder Bremen 1-0, who remain in trouble at the bottom of the table. BVB lose to Mainz, whilst Dusseldorf earn a 2-2 against Leipzig. Along with all the usual analysis, the boys speak to Brian from the Hey Eintracht Frankfurt podcast and Josh from the Anfield Wrap about their perceptions of the Bundesliga since its return.
MD31 – Bremen on fire as Bayern edge past Gladbach
June 16, 2020 09:23 - 68.3 MBJust three matchdays are left between now and the end of the Bundesliga season! Bayern close in on the title with a late 2-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, whilst Bremen hammer Paderborn. Dortmund win against Dusseldorf and Schalke draw with Leverkusen.
MD30 – Bayern close in on title as the relegation scrap livens up
June 09, 2020 15:38 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBPlenty more action in the Bundesliga as we approach the final stages! Bayern continue their march to an eighth title in a row with their 4-2 victory against Bayern Leverkusen, whilst Mainz pick up a huge three points against Eintracht Frankfurt.
MD 30 – Bayern close in on title as the relegation scrap livens up
June 09, 2020 15:38 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBMD 30 - Bayern close in on title as the relegation scrap livens up
MD29 – Goals aplenty at the top as Bremen gain ground at the bottom
June 02, 2020 16:08 - 63.8 MBThere was a bucket-load of action both at the top and the bottom this weekend! Bayern and Dortmund win easily, prevailing 5-0 and 6-1 respectively, whilst Borussia Monchengladbach hammer Union Berlin 4-1. At the bottom, Werder Bremen win again as Fortuna Dusseldorf and Mainz lose to make Florian Kohfeldt's men the weekend's big winners.
MD28 – Bayern have one hand on the trophy as Düsseldorf stay alive at the bottom
May 29, 2020 07:47 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBPlenty more action from the Bundesliga this midweek! Bayern beat Dortmund to put themselves well on the way to an eight consecutive title, whilst Fortuna Dusseldorf pick up a huge three points against Schalke. Leverkusen crumble versus Wolfsburg, whilst Frankfurt and Freiburg throw up one of the games of the season.
MD27 – Schalke crumble again as Bayern and BVB prepare for “Der Klassiker”
May 26, 2020 09:08 - 63.8 MBAnother weekend of stunning Bundesliga action passes before us! Bayern beat Frankfurt 5-2, whilst Dortmund prevail 2-0 against Wolfsburg. Hertha hammer Union in the Berlin derby, whilst Bremen's win and Dusseldorf's draw mean all is left to fight for at the bottom.
MD26 – The Bundesliga is back as BVB put Schalke to the sword
May 19, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 64 MBFinally, live football has returned! The Bundesliga sets the trend by becoming the first of Europe's top leagues to restart, and there is plenty of action to discuss. BVB win the Revierderby against Schalke, whilst Hertha ease to victory against Hoffenheim. Elsewhere, Bayern beat Union whilst Eintracht Frankfurt fall to defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Bundesliga Returns: When, How and Why?
May 13, 2020 07:17 - 65.1 MBAfter plenty of waiting, the Bundesliga is back - although not everyone is behind the decision. We take a look at when, how, and why Germany's top flight will be the first major league in Europe to restart.
Bundesliga Diaries History Book: Best XI of the 21st Century
May 06, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBNo Bundesliga, but the boys still have an episode! This time, we discuss the best Bundesliga XI of the 21st century - there's plenty of controversy along the way!