In this episode, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga matchday, focusing on the performances of various teams including Dortmund, Augsburg, RB Leipzig, St. Pauli, Bayern Munich, and Leverkusen. They analyze Dortmund's tactical struggles, Augsburg's coaching challenges, Leipzig's rising threat, St. Pauli's turmoil, Bayern's depth, and Leverkusen's disappointing performance against Bayern. The conversation also touches on the cultural issues within German football that affect competitiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 As part of the DFB Pokal recap show, Manu and Stefan break down a chaotic 4-2 (e.t.) victory by Leverkusen over 2. Bundesliga side Paderborn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Manu and Stefan spend a few minutes breaking down the results of all the Tuesday games in the second round of the DFB Pokal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s main podcast, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford sit down to break down what has been an exciting matchday eight in the Bundesliga. The two start the show by discussing Borussia Dortmund vs. Köln and the emergence of young, up-and-coming star Saïd El Mala. They then move on to discuss Bayern star Lennart Karl. Should both El Mala and Karl be called up by Nagelsmann? Also on this pod, Manu explains the term Hexer and the two discuss anecdotes about Hansa Rostock. Enjoy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss some mixed results for German clubs in the Champions League. They kick things off with Eintracht Frankfurt’s humbling 5-1 defeat to Liverpool and take a closer look at what continues to go wrong for the Eagles this season. does Dino Toppmöller have a plan to turn things around? They then take a look at Bayern’s comprehensive win over Club Brugge and focus in on the remarkable rise of young attacking talent Lennart Karl. And why Vincent Kompany now feels confident enough to start giving the young players in his squad more game time. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On the first bonus Gegenpressing podcast of the week, Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt in the BayArena to break down how both Bundesliga clubs did in the Champions Legue on Tuesday night. They kick things off by breaking down Bayer Leverkusen’s rather embarassing 7-2 defeat to European champions Paris Saint-Germain, then move on to Borussia Dortmund’s impressive performance against Copenhagen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a slightly earlier than usual main podcast for this coming week, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford report from the Allianz Arena just a few minutes after Bayern Munich's hard-fought 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. What were the major talking points from the game and what can we learn about both sides at this point of this season? All that and more discussed on today's show. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week's first bonus show, Matt Ford and Stefan Bienkowski sat down to discuss some of the biggest topics surrounding fan culture in German football. That naturally led to them discussing the unfortunate scenes of Schalke fans attacking two photographers in Dublin, ahead of the club's friendly match with Bohemians. The duo discuss the wider context around the situation and ask whether it could have been avoided entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the major talking points from matchday six in the Bundesliga. They kick things off with Borussia Dortmund’s hard-fought draw against RB Leipzig and ponder whether Ole Werner once again got the better of Niko Kovac. They then turn to Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, which showed why Vincent Kompany’s team look at the peak of their powers and why Dino Toppmöller’s certainly do not. And then they wrap up the show by breaking down Stuttgart’s 1-0 win over Heidenheim and why it may have been the perfect stage for the Swabian club to unveil their latest star in the making. Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:57 Dortmund 1-1 RB Leipzig 20:20 Frankfurt 0-3 Bayern Munich 34:08 Stuttgart 1-0 Heidenheim 44:21 Heidenheim’s Challenges and Stuttgart’s Future Prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Bundesliga matchday six, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the biggest talking points ahead of Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig. Ole Werner’s Red Bulls have improved in recent weeks, but do they have enough to overcome what many think are now the second best team in Germany? Let’s find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s main show, Manu and Stefan are back to celebrate Oktoberfest and all the main football action from the Bundesliga. They kick things off with a drubbing at Borussia Park, where Eintracht Frankfurt took full advantage of a Gladbach team that looked destined for relegation. They then turned their attention to another professional victory from Borussia Dortmund against Mainz. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich comfortably made short work of Werder Bremen, as Harry Kane continued his incredible goal-scoring record and Sandro Wagner’s start to life at Augsburg continued to go from bad to worse. Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Oktoberfest Vibes and Bundesliga Kickoff 04:03 Gladbach’s Dismal Performance Against Frankfurt 09:56 The State of Borussia Dortmund 25:14 Harry Kane’s Record-Breaking Performance 32:32 The Impact of Harry Kane at Bayern Munich 38:57 Sandro Wagner’s Struggles at Augsburg 51:28 The Future of Sandro Wagner and Coaching Dynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Chema Andrés was outstanding for VfB Stuttgart against Celta Vigo. Signed from Real Madrid this summer, the Spaniard has the potential to become the next Rodri or Javi Martínez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Freiburg have now won three games in a row across all competitions. But after a major squad overhaul this summer still look like a bit of a project. How long will it take Julian Schuster to find his best XI? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s main show, Manu and Stefan break down the main talking points from Bundesliga matchday 4. They discuss Harry Kane’s incredible start to the season. What has been his secret, and can it last? They then chat about Ole Werner and his wonderkids at Leipzig before moving on to discuss a chaotic match between Frankfurt and Union Berlin. Finally, they discuss whether Niko Kovac has found the right tactics to win this game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 On Thursday, Eintracht Frankfurt demolished Galatasaray 5-1 in the Champions League. It was a fantastic performance, made possible by wonderkid Can Uzun, who was the focal point of Frankfurt's play. Pay attention, because Uzun might very well be the next player Frankfurt could sell for close to €100m to one of Europe's top clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Manu and Stefan are trying to make sense of an eight-goal thriller between Juve and Dortmund. The boys discuss why, even though the result might feel like a defeat to the Black and Yellows, there are many positives to take from a mad evening in Turin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan sit down to chat about everything that went down on Bundesliga matchday 3. They start the show by breaking down Leverkusen's impressive 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Where did it all go wrong for Frankfurt, and how much of the result was due to new head coach Kasper Hjulmand? They then move on to discuss Bayern Munich smashing Hamburger SV 5-0 at the Allianz Arena. Are HSV in trouble? They then move on to the Sunday games to chat about St. Pauli's win over Augsburg and whether Gerardo Seoane could be in trouble after Gladbach were outclassed by Werder Bremen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent transfer of Christian Eriksen to Wolfsburg. They explore Eriksen's potential impact on the team, the significance of his experience, and the current state of Wolfsburg's squad as they prepare for an upcoming match against Köln.TakeawaysChristian Eriksen has joined Wolfsburg as a free agent.Eriksen's experience could be vital for the younger players.Wolfsburg is in need of a playmaker after last season's performance.The club has a strong Danish influence with multiple players.Eriksen's past brilliance may still shine through in the Bundesliga.Wolfsburg's upcoming match against Köln is highly anticipated.The projected lineup for the match is still uncertain.Eriksen's signing is seen as a low-risk, high-reward move.The conversation highlights the evolving dynamics of the Bundesliga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week's bonus show, Manu and Stefan sat down to discuss the news that Bayer Leverkusen had already found a replacement to Erik ten Hag. The Bundesliga club duly announced that their new head coach would be none other than former Mainz and Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss Germany’s two World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. They breakdown the defeat in Bratislava and the victory over Michael O'Neill’s side, debating whether or not Julian Nagelsmann is doing enough to blood new stars for the national team, rather than relying on the same, old faces. They then discuss Stefan’s big article on Transfermarkt at the weekend, which broke down how much money the Premier League had spent on Bundesliga players in the summer transfer window and his discussions with Bundesliga executives about the quantity and quality of players that left the league for England. Enjoy! Chapters00:00 International Break Reflections03:11 Germany's WC qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland29:07 The Impact of Premier League Money on the Bundesliga this summer Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices