Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast Gegenpressing

Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend on this week's Bundesliga preview show. How will Bayern overcome their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid? What will Dortmund do from here until the Champions League final on June 1? What is going to happen in the relegation zone? Christian Streich will coach his final home game in charge of SC Freiburg against Heidenheim. All of this, and much more, is covered on the penultimate Bundesliga preview show of the 2023/24 season. Enjoy!

On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan were in place to offer up their initial reaction to Bayern Munich’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Did Thomas Tuchel get his tactics wrong? Did this Bayern squad have any chance of winning in the Spanish capital? And what was with that late offside call? All that and more answered on today’s show.

Borussia Dortmund stunned European football on Tuesday night, beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the heart of the French capital to reach the Champions League final. Reacting to the famous result at full time, Manu and Stefan pour over the incredible achievement for Dortmund, how the Bundesliga side managed to march all the way to the final and why Edin Terzic and his players deserve so much credit for upsetting the odds.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent developments in German football. They start by talking about Union Berlin parting ways with their head coach and the challenges the club is facing. They then move on to discuss the game between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, where Stuttgart dominated and secured a 3-1 victory. They highlight the impressive performance of Stuttgart and the lackluster performance of Bayern Munich. They also touch on the importance of finishing second in the Bundesliga and the financial benefits it brings. Overall, the episode provides insights into the current state of German football and the challenges faced by some clubs. The conversation covers various topics including the performance of Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, the potential head coaching search for Bayern, and the departure of Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund. Manuel Veth discusses Bayern's injury problems and the need for squad depth. He also mentions that Stuttgart is building a sustainable team and is cautious about signing players with high salaries. The conversation then shifts to Marco Reus and his legacy at Dortmund, highlighting his loyalty and impact on the club. The hosts also mention upcoming content on Leverkusen and the Champions League semi-finals.

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German football, Union Berlin, head coach, Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, dominance, performance, financial benefits, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, head coaching search, Marco Reus, Dortmund, squad depth, injuries, loyalty, Leverkusen, Champions League

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend. How will the European fixtures impact Bayern, Dortmund and Leverkusen? Can Stuttgart benefit from the latest chaos at FC Hollywood? Will Köln be relegated this weekend? Plus, pregame analysis for every other game on matchday 31. Enjoy!

On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan recap Dortmund’s brilliant 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Once again, Edin Terzic had his side perfectly set up for a magical Champions League night. What makes this Dortmund side different in the UCL this season compared to the Bundesliga? The guys chat about this and much more on today’s show.