Bundesliga Diaries

MD26 – Dortmund leave it late but cling on to rampaging Bayern

March 20, 2019 15:02 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

With just eight games left, Dortmund and Bayern are still neck and neck. BVB win 3-2 against Hertha Berlin, whilst Munich hammer Mainz 6-0. Schalke continue their losing streak against Leipzig, whilst Wout Weghorst leads Wolfsburg to a 5-2 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf. In our In Depth section, we review the Champions League performances of the Bundesliga representatives.

MD25 – Bayern go top, nine to go

March 13, 2019 15:01 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Dortmund have led for most of the season, but with the end in sight, Bayern Munich are now on top. They beat Wolfsburg 6-0 on matchday 25, whilst Dortmund triumph 2-1 against Stuttgart. Schalke lose their fifth in the last six against Bremen, whilst Frankfurt and Leverkusen are both victorious. Such are Schalke's troubles, we concentrate on Die Königsblauen in our In Depth section.

MD24 – All square at the top!

March 06, 2019 15:20 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

As ever, it was an action packed Bundesliga weekend, with over 30 goals scored across all matches for the ninth matchday this season. Borussia Dortmund lose 2-1 to Augsburg on Friday, and Bayern take advantage by winning 5-1 at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The gap is now just two goals. Schalke lost 4-0 at home to Fortuna Düsseldorf to lie just four points above the relegation play-off zone. After discussing all of the action, we talk about the career of Friedhelm Funkel, Düsseldorf's manager, i...

MD23 – Battle for the European places continues

February 27, 2019 17:59 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

It was an important week in the European battle, with six of the top eight facing each other. Wolfsburg and Frankfurt record 3-0 victories to jump to fifth and sixth, whilst Leipzig and Hoffenheim play out a 1-1 draw. BVB and Bayern Munich both win to keep the gap at the very top at three points.

MD22 – Crisis in Dortmund? The gap goes down to three

February 20, 2019 15:36 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

After draws against Frankfurt and Hoffenheim, Dortmund were in need of a victory against Nürnberg. However, they are only able draw 0-0 against a side that has now gone 16 games without a victory. Bayern win 3-2 against Augsburg to reduce the gap to three points, while Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg and Leipzig all win in the battle for Europe. After all of the usual matchday action, we look back at the life and times of Bundesliga legend Rudi Assauer, who passed away on 6th February aged 74.

MD21 – Dortmund blow 3-0 lead as the title race twists again

February 13, 2019 13:08 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Will Lucien Favre and co be their collapse against Hoffenheim come the end of the season? That may very well be possible. At 3-0 with 15 minutes left, things looked rosy. But Nagelsmann's men stage an unlikely comeback to come away with a point. Bayern take advantage with a 3-1 over Schalke, whilst Hannover prevail against Nürnberg in a relegation six-pointer. In our In Depth section, we speak to Josh Sexton of the Anfield Wrap about the upcoming Champions League ties between the English and ...

MD20 – Bayern blink first in Bundesliga title race

February 06, 2019 15:03 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

With just 14 games left, Dortmund steal an extra march on Bayern. BVB draw 1-1 at Frankfurt as Bayern succumb 3-1 to Bayer Leverkusen. The gap now stands at seven points. Thomas Doll's reign as Hannover manager begins with a 3-0 loss at Leipzig, while Augsburg win for the first time in 11 outings.

MD19 – The Holocaust remembered as Bundesliga status quo remains

January 30, 2019 11:39 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Plenty of goals, but no upsets as most of the games go to form this weekend. BVB and Bayern Munich continue to tussle for the title, with Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig also victorious. Nürnberg, Hannover, Stuttgart and Augsburg all lose as the situation at the bottom remains the same. We discuss all of the action, as ever, before moving on to our In Depth section. With an increase of United States players plying their trade in the Bundesliga, and the record transfer of Christian Pul...

MD18 – Dortmund stay calm under Bayern pressure as the Bundesliga returns!

January 23, 2019 15:12 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

We waited 26 days for it, but the Bundesliga has finally returned! In this first matchday of the Ruckrunde, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich both win as they continue to battle for the title. There are also victories for Borussia Mönchengladbach and Eintrach Frankfurt, with Fortuna Düsseldorf recording their fourth straight win. At the bottom, Augsburg, Stuttgart, Hannover and Nürnberg all lose as the race for survial remains wide open.

2018 – 2019 Hinrunde: The Review (Pt.2)

January 16, 2019 13:47 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

In this second part of our two episode review, we look at the sides at the top of the division. We discuss the star performers (look out for Richard's Jadon Sancho monologue) and see how the top nine have done so far. We also cast an eye on to the last 17 games of the year. Where will each team finish? Who will come out on top? We answer all of those burning questions, and much more.

2018 – 2019 Hinrunde: The Review (Pt.1)

January 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

It's not long before the second half of the season kicks off, so it's the perfect time to look back at the campaign so far! We kick off our two-part review show by looking at the bottom nine sides in the table and how they have performed so far, whilst also casting an eye on what awaits them in the Ruckrunde.

Fußball explained: The Winterpause

January 03, 2019 13:54 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Winterpause is one of German football's oddities, so we decided to delve deeper into the topic. We look at the reasoning behind it and the impact it has on all involved in the Bundesliga. We also compare the break with other leagues, and see if it offers any advantage.

MD17 – Dortmund end 2018 on top

December 27, 2018 12:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Leverkusen win 3-1 against Hertha Berlin, but it is not enough to see Heiko Herrlich keep his job. He becomes the second managerial casualty of the season. Borussia Dortmund end the year on a high, winning again Borussia Monchengladbach, whilst Bayern and RB Leipzig also triumph.

MD16 – Fortuna upset BVB, Bayern and Monchengladbach take advantage

December 21, 2018 13:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week saw the season's second Englische Woche, and it didn't disappoint! Fortuna upset Dortmund, whilst Bayern win against Leipzig and Monchengladbach beat Nuremberg. Wolfsburg continue to impress, this time beating Stuttgart.

MD15 – Stuttgart Resilience and Bayern Domination

December 19, 2018 15:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Markus Weinzierl has had a tough time of it since taking over at Stuttgart. So he will be thankful for his team's win against Hertha Berlin this weekend. Dortmund beat Bremen, whilst Bayern put Hannover to the sword. There are also impressive wins for Düsseldorf, as well as Leipzig, who recover from last week's 3-0 loss against Freiburg.

MD14 – VAR causes controversy, BVB win the RevierDerby

December 12, 2018 14:02 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Nothing can go wrong for Borussia Dortmund! As they continue to lead the way in the Bundesliga, they also beat rivals Schalke in the RevierDerby. Mönchengladbach and Bayern win 3-0 in comfortable outings, whilst Eintracht Frankfurt lose for the second game in succession, this time against Hertha Berlin. We discuss all of the action before moving on to our In Depth section. With the RevierDerby the centre of attention, we delve deeper in to what makes the rivalry tick.

MD13 – Frankfurt stall, Dortmund on the march

December 05, 2018 13:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Less goals than usual in the Bundesliga, but captivating all the same. Frankfurt finally succumb following their hot streak, with Wolfsburg putting an end to their 11 game unbeaten run. BVB win 2-0 against Freiburg as they move seven points clear at the top. We also saw wins for RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, whilst Hoffenheim and Schalke share the points in their encounter. Alongside all of the usual matchday analysis, we look at German players abroad in our In Depth section, following on fro...

MD12 – Düsseldorf thwart Bayern as Borussias lead the way

November 28, 2018 16:06 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Nine points separate Bayern from the top after they draw 3-3 against Düsseldorf. Dortmund and Mönchengladbach win again, as do Eintracht Frankfurt. Schalke put five past Nürnberg, whilst VFB Stuttgart fail to score for the fourth game in five, this time against Bayer Leverkusen who prevail 2-0. The matchday discussion is followed by the In Depth section, which this time takes a look at the impact of foreign players in the Bundesliga. Each of the Buli Diaries team chooses their personal favour...

Fußball explained: German Football Culture

November 22, 2018 11:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

With the Bundesliga taking a break due to the internationals, we took the chance to talk about what makes German football great, specifically its widely organised fan scene. First, we talk about the matchday experience and attempt to explain the German Ultra scene. Finally, we talk about the recent protests and clashes between ultras and the police. What does the future hold?

MD11 – What a Klassiker, what a season!

November 14, 2018 14:03 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

7 points and 3 teams now separate Dortmund and Bayern. Gladbach, Leipzig and Frankfurt claim impressive wins while Hertha and Bremen keep on struggling. The bottom three teams all manage to win. Alongside the standard matchday discussion, we talk about the 2. Bundesliga, which is as competitive as ever.

MD10 – Dortmund win to go four clear before Der Klassiker!

November 07, 2018 13:11 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

The title race is still on! A big win for Dortmund in Wolfsburg and only a draw for Bayern at home to Freiburg means that four points now separate the two at the top, with Der Klassiker up next. Elsewhere, Gladbach, Frankfurt and Leipzig all dominate, the Leverkusen rollercoaster continues, this time against Hoffenheim, and Schalke big up a big three points. Things aren't getting better for Stuttgart, as they remain dead last. Alongside the analysis of all the weekend's games, we also discuss...

MD9 – Leverkusen sparkle, Dortmund stutter

November 01, 2018 16:53 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Another entertaining weekend in the Bundesliga, but what’s new there?!? A strong showing from Leverkusen sees them put 6 past Werder Bremen, while Dortmund concede a last minute penalty against Hertha to drop two points. Bayern, Hoffenheim and Freiburg all earn wins as Schalke draw 0-0 with Leipzig.

MD8 – A win for Bayern, but a loss for the board?

October 24, 2018 14:04 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

It's hard to keep your eyes off the Bundesliga right now. Frankfurt beat Düsseldorf 7:1 and both Borussias Dortmund and Mönchengladbach win 4:0 in dominant style. This week's focus fell especially on Bayern, who finally win again. We debate whether their press conference, held on Friday, contributed to that victory, and we also discuss the background behind the event.

Fußball explained: Das Reboot – How Germany conquered the world… and whether they can again

October 17, 2018 12:31 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

We are talking about the changes after the early exit of the Euros 2000, which lead to Germany winning the 2014 World Cup. After explaining the changes Germany did, we especially focus on the coaches Klinsmann and Löw. What made them so successful and if the current struggle is also due to Löws coaching.

MD7 – Borussias fly high – Have Dortmund and Mönchengladbach opened up a title race?

October 10, 2018 10:47 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

The Bundesliga is looking unexpectedly interesting. Bayern lose for the 2nd time in a row and Dortmund manage to net a last-minute winner. Leipzig, Gladbach, Bremen and Hertha all bag points to surpass Bayern in the table. At the end of the standings, Schalke leave the relegation spots with their second successive win, while Hannover beat Stuttgart in a vital game to get their first 3 points of the season. Apart from discussing the matchday, we also talk about East German football. Germany re...