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Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

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Stuttgart are the blueprint for Germany – with Seb Stafford-Bloor

March 17, 2024 22:38 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

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!

Bundesliga Matchday 26: Preview and Predictions

March 15, 2024 09:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

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.

Dortmund 2-0 PSV: Reaction show

March 14, 2024 11:04 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

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?

Episode 400!

March 13, 2024 10:41 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

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.

Stuttgart heading for record points total, Dortmund still unconvincing, Bayern thrash Mainz

March 11, 2024 21:59 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

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.

Bundesliga Matchday 25: Preview and Predictions

March 08, 2024 01:38 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

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!

Leverkusen move 10 points clear, Stuttgart gaining on Bayern Munich

March 04, 2024 10:05 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

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.

Bundesliga Matchday 24: Preview and Predictions

March 01, 2024 00:14 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

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!

Could a club from Hamburg finally be set for a return to the Bundesliga?

February 29, 2024 14:38 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

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.

The positions Bayern Munich need to upgrade ahead of next season

February 28, 2024 09:52 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

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.

Bayern beat Leipzig, Dortmund slip up against Hoffenheim and Leverkusen keep on going

February 26, 2024 19:20 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

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!

Bundesliga Matchday 23: Preview and Predictions

February 22, 2024 23:15 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

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!

PSV 1-1 Dortmund: Reacting to the Champions League Last 16 first leg

February 21, 2024 09:48 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

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.

Gladbach fall, Werder Bremen rise + why Dortmund and Bayern are going nowhere fast

February 19, 2024 18:55 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 22: Preview and Predictions

February 15, 2024 23:41 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

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.

Who could Bayern Munich bring in to replace Thomas Tuchel?

February 15, 2024 18:43 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB

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?

Leverkusen thump Bayern to go five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga

February 11, 2024 21:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

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.

Bundesliga matchday 21: Preview and Predictions

February 08, 2024 23:36 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

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.

How do Bayern Munich stop Florian Wirtz?

February 08, 2024 13:41 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

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.

Why Porsche are buying a 11% stake in Stuttgart

February 07, 2024 16:52 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

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

Dortmund drop points to Heidenheim, Köln beat Frankfurt and huge protests in the 2.Bundesliga

February 05, 2024 16:23 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 20: Preview and Predictions

February 01, 2024 22:11 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

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!

Why Xabi Alonso may not be the Jürgen Klopp replacement Liverpool fans are dreaming of

February 01, 2024 14:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

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.

Why Bayern Munich should definitely sign Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey

January 31, 2024 16:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

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.

Stuttgart thrash RB Leipzig, Bayern narrow the title race to just two points

January 29, 2024 17:42 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

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.

Bundesliga Matchday 19: Preview and Predictions

January 26, 2024 01:47 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

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.

Dortmund win again, Bayern lose and Leverkusen go seven points clear at the top!

January 21, 2024 18:52 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 18: Preview and predictions

January 19, 2024 00:13 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

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!

Remembering the life and legacy of Franz Beckenbauer - with author Uli Hesse

January 17, 2024 17:12 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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.

RB Leipzig stumble, Bayern and Dortmund win and Leverkusen march on

January 15, 2024 20:35 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 17: Preview and predictions

January 12, 2024 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

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!

Sancho set to join Dortmund, Watzke set to leave Dortmund!

January 08, 2024 19:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

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!

Grading every Bundesliga club on their performances in the first half of the season

December 21, 2023 18:55 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

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!

Will Dortmund sack Edin Terzic during the winter break?

December 20, 2023 17:49 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 15: Preview and predictions

December 15, 2023 05:19 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

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!

German football has opened the door to private equity investment. What happens now?

December 13, 2023 10:40 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

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 ...

Frankfurt batter Bayern, Dortmund falter against Leipzig, Stuttgart & Leverkusen share a draw

December 11, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

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!

Bundesliga Matchday 14: Preview and predictions

December 08, 2023 04:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

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!

Germany win the U17 World Cup, Dortmund hold Leverkusen to 1-1 draw

December 03, 2023 22:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

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!

Bundesliga matchday 14: Preview and Predictions

December 01, 2023 09:28 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

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!

Is Harry Kane already a better Bayern striker than Robert Lewandowski? Plus, making sense of the chaos at Dortmund

November 27, 2023 21:12 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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. Th...

Bundesliga Matchday 12: Preview and predictions

November 24, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

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.

Timo Werner to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich make January plans to fix their defence

November 22, 2023 11:06 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

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 u...

Bonus pod: Reacting to Urs Fischer's departure from Union Berlin

November 16, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

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!

The Bundesliga goes NFL and Heidenheim exceed expectations

November 13, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

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!

Bundesliga Matchday 11: Preview and predictions

November 10, 2023 09:49 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

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

If Dortmund won't challenge Bayern Munich, who will?

November 06, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

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!

Reaction to Borussia Dortmund 0-4 Bayern Munich | with Matt Ford and Seb Stafford-Bloor

November 04, 2023 20:10 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

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.

Bundesliga matchday 10: Preview and Predictions

November 03, 2023 09:25 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

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!

Dortmund wrestle a point off Frankfurt, Leverkusen keep winning and Harry Kane scores from the half-way line

October 30, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

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!

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