On this week’s show Manu and Stefan are joined by AFP German football reporter Dan Wighton to discuss Bayer Leverkusen’s hard-fought victory over Kaiserslautern and what the conclusion to this season means for the start of next season for Xabi Alonso’s side. The trio also discuss Bochum’s heroic comeback in the promotion/relegation play-off, which saw the club beat Fortuna Düsseldorf on penalties to remain in the German top-flight next season. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bochum beating Fortuna in the play-offs 07:19 Implications of the Relegation Playoff System and Its Impact on Teams 12:16 Insights into the DFB Pokal Final: Atmosphere and Fan Support 29:45 Xabi Alonso's Coaching Decisions and Future Plans for Leverkusen 35:22 Strategic Squad Changes and the Path to Future Success