Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast
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Bundesliga Matchday 31: Preview and Predictions
April 26, 2024 03:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBOn 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!
How will Ralf Rangnick fit in at Bayern? - With Marie Schulte-Bockum
April 25, 2024 11:25 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MBLISTEN 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. Enjo...
Bayern and Dortmund in transition: inside the Bundesliga’s two big rebuilds
April 24, 2024 17:52 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MBLISTEN 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.
How far can unpredictable Dortmund go this season? - With Dan Wighton
April 22, 2024 16:16 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBWith 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!
Bundesliga Matchday 30: Preview and Predictions
April 19, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn 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.
Reaction show: Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal
April 17, 2024 22:18 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MBLISTEN 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.
Reaction show: Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Atletico Madrid
April 16, 2024 21:55 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBLISTEN 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.
Leverkusen make history with first ever Bundesliga title
April 14, 2024 20:29 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn 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!
Bundesliga Matchday 29: Preview and Predictions
April 12, 2024 08:22 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBOn 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!
Reaction show: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
April 10, 2024 22:16 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBLISTEN 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 Westfalenstadio...
Reaction show: Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
April 09, 2024 22:32 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBLISTEN 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.
Stuttgart beat Dortmund, Heidenheim beat Bayern and Bochum sack Letsch
April 08, 2024 19:51 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn 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.
Bundesliga Matchday 28: Preview and Predictions
April 05, 2024 08:49 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn 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 S...
Dortmund beat Bayern to claim first Bundesliga win in Munich since 2014
March 31, 2024 17:22 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn 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.
Bundesliga Matchday 27: Preview and Predictions
March 31, 2024 17:18 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBManu 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...
The major talking points from Germany's 2-0 win over France
March 25, 2024 22:41 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn 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.
The end of an era: Christian Streich set to leave Freiburg
March 19, 2024 20:12 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBLISTEN 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.
Stuttgart are the blueprint for Germany – with Seb Stafford-Bloor
March 17, 2024 22:38 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn 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 MBIt'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 MBLISTEN 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 MBThis 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBListen 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 MBYou 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBOn 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBOn 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 MBStefan 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 MBLISTEN 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 MBIn 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!