On this week’s preview show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s latest test and whether Nuri Sahin’s side can overcome Freiburg at home to fight off growing pressure from fans and critics alike. The duo then take a closer look at the new management team flown in from Austria to try and turn things around at Hoffenheim, before finishing up the show with a deep dive into why Werder Bremen are doing surprisingly well this season despite nobody really noticing. Enjoy!

On this week’s main Gegenpressing show, Manu and Stefan are back with reaction to Germany’s final game of 2024. In a somewhat frustrating clash, Julian Nagelsmann’s team were held to a 1-1 draw with Hungary in the Nations League. The game certainly wasn’t a must-win for Germany, which Nagelsmann showed by starting a number of back-up players. Which in turn allowed the dynamic duo to discuss whether any of the players that featured in the game really have a future with the national team. Enjoy!

The podcast episode focuses on Germany’s dominant 7-0 victory over Bosnia in the UEFA Nations League. The discussion highlights key players, including Florian Wirtz, who scored twice, and Jamal Musiala, who also delivered a standout performance. The hosts analyze Germany’s tactical approach, including their fluid attack and somewhat solid defense, and reflect on performances from other player such as Tim Kleindienst and Leroy Sané.

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan break down the news that Hoffenheim have decided to sack head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo and why they may be looking south to Austria for their next manager. The pair also take a look at Jamal Musiala’s remarkable form for Bayern Munich during their 1-0 win over St Pauli, before breaking down Eintracht Frankfurt’s impressive 3-2 win over Stuttgart. Enjoy!

In this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss how St Pauli and Bayern Munich became two of German football’s greatest footballing exports from a commercial and marketing standpoint. The duo then break down why Heidenheim have struggled to replicate last season’s heroics and whether Paul Wanner will opt to play for German or Austria. Before finishing up with a tactical breakdown of Sunday’s enticing clash between Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt....

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday nine in the Bundesliga. They kick off the show with full-time reaction to Bayer Leverkusen’s 0-0 draw with Stuttgart, which saw Xabi Alonso’s side slip seven points behind Bayern Munich in the table. The pair then discuss Borussia Dortmund spirited performance against RB Leipzig and how Nuri Sahin’s side played their top-four rivals off the pitch to claim all three points. They...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski delve into the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on key matchups, team performances, and tactical challenges. They highlight the exciting clash between Leverkusen and Stuttgart on Friday night, analyze Hoffenheim's struggles, and discuss St. Pauli's defensive strengths. The conversation provides insights into player performances and the implications for the teams involved as they navigate a...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on Borussia Dortmund's struggles and whether Nuri Sahin has much time left to prove that he’s the man to drive the Black and Yellows forward in the futre. The pair then take a look at the title race involving Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, with Xabi Alonso’s side dropping more points and Marco Rose’s team rising to prominence. As Bayern Munich...

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the major talking points ahead of matchday eight in the Bundesliga. The pair do a quick round-up of the reaction from Bayern Munich’s defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, before turning their attention to Vincent Kompany’s opponents this weekend. So why did Bochum sack their head coach and sporting director and is there any hope for the club to avoid relegation this season? After that, they the turn their attention to...

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss three huge games. On Friday, Borussia Dortmund hope to get back to winning ways with a home tie against recently-promoted St Pauli. But can Nuri Sahin’s side really expect all three points against the Hamburg side? Elsewhere, an in-form Eintracht Frankfurt take on an out-of-form Bayer Leverkusen that will have to be at their very best to overcome the Eagles without the injured Florian Wirtz. And as if that wasn’t...

Summary In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the current state of the Bundesliga, focusing on the title race, the struggles of top teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and the surprising resilience of RB Leipzig. They analyze Bayern's defensive issues, Dortmund's tactical inconsistencies, and Leverkusen's inability to maintain leads. The conversation highlights the competitive nature of the league and the impact of the...

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to breakdown Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive win in Turkey in the Europa League and wonder how the Eagles could use their impressive firepower to overcome Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side. The duo also discuss under-pressure Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's job security and whether he needs a win at Stuttgart to keep his job during the international break. They then conclude the show discussing Borussia...

On this week’s main Bundesliga show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 5. The weekend kicked off with Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Bochum, which did little to dispel concerns over Nuri Sahin’s tactics and ability to get the best out of his squad. St Pauli once again made headlines, but this time in a good sense after a somewhat surprising win over Freiburg and the duo eplain why a win for Alexander Blessin’s side may have been a long...

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss Werder Bremen’s tricky start to the season and whether they can get back to winning ways on Sunday against out-of-form Hoffenheim. The duo then discuss who else may be dragged into the relegation race, before taking a look at how well Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt has started the new season. Is the German talent destined for bigger things and can he single-handedly take his club to the top half of the table...

On Saturday Bayer Leverkusen make the trip to Bavaria to take on Bayern Munich in the latest test of their ability to retain their Bundesliga title. Xabi Alonso’s side haven’t started the new season in perfect form, with one defeat already on the board. And they now face a Bayern side that have scored 29 goals in their first six games under new manager Vincent Kompany. So will this be another difficult night for Leverkusen or could Florian Wirtz & Co. bounce back with a famous win at the...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga matches, focusing on the significant defeats and performances of teams like Dortmund, Stuttgart, Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich. They analyze Dortmund's struggles under Nuri Sahin, Stuttgart's resurgence, Leverkusen's defensive issues, and Bayern's dominant start to the season, while also looking ahead to upcoming challenges for these teams. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview matchday 4 of the Bundesliga season by discussing Eintracht Frankfurt's new-look attack and how well it has started the new season, why Freiburg don't seem to be missing Christian Streich as much as we all thought they might and whether Stuttgart or Borussia Dortmund will come out on top in Sunday's big clash. Enjoy!

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan discuss Borussia Dortmund's hard-fought victory over Heidenheim and whether Nuri Sahin's team impressed at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night. They then discuss Bayern Munich's emphatic win over Holstein Kiel and the continued struggles the promoted side face in the Bundesliga. Then they finish up by discussing Sunday's tasty encounter between Augsburg and St Pauli and breakdown why the Hamburg minnows have failed to pick up a single...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manu Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview the upcoming matches in the Bundesliga, focusing on key fixtures such as Dortmund vs. Heidenheim, Leipzig vs. Union Berlin, and Augsburg vs. St. Pauli. They discuss the contrasting styles and expectations of the teams, the implications of recent performances, and the pressure on coaches and players alike. The conversation highlights the excitement and unpredictability of the Bundesliga,...

On this week’s bonus show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic to discuss Julian Nagelsmann’s first post-Euro 2024 Germany squad. The two break down every position and give their overall assessment and expectations from a new look Germany. They also discuss players that could potentially join this team in the short- and medium-term. Finally, they make their case that now, with the 2014 World Cup stars all retired, this is very much Jamal Musiala’s and Florian Wirtz’s team....

On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The three dive into the new format of the UEFA club competitions. They discuss how this changes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League and how it will impact the German clubs that play in those competitions. Finally, the three discuss the pros and cons of the new format for German clubs as they wonder whether it could entrench the Bundesliga in the same way as is the case in the Premier...

On this week’s main show, Manu is joined by German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum. The two recap the first two matchdays before the international break and discuss the negatives and positives of a still very young season. Which clubs have disappointed, and which club stood out? They also chat about rising stars Assan Ouédraogo and Paul Wanner and wonder whether Leverkusen’s defeat has been overdue. Finally, they wonder, how do Heidenheim keep doing this? Listen for this and much more!

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back with a new format for the Bundesliga preview show. They discuss the new Champions League format and express their confusion and skepticism. They then preview the Union Berlin vs. St. Pauli match and discuss the differences between the two clubs. They analyze the performances of both teams in their first match and discuss the challenges they face. They also highlight key players to watch in the game. They discuss the potential of St. Pauli and their...

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back for the Bundesliga matchday 1 recap, specifically discussing the Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt matches. The hosts analyze the performances of both teams and highlight the issues and positives they observed. They discuss Bayern Munich's lack of structure and defensive vulnerabilities, as well as Dortmund's professional and dominant display. They also touch on the tactical approach of Nuri Sahin and the...