Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

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Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast brings you a special focus on Germany’s Bundesliga. Our FIFA and UEFA accredited journalists bring you exclusive content from our specialty areas. Subscribe today!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Bayern Munich announce record numbers and why is nobody watching high-flying Wolfsburg?

    On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Matt are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend’s Bundesliga action. They start the podcast by discussing Wolfsburg's remarkable form on the pitch and why the Volkswagen Stadion has remained mostly empty this season despite some really nice football on display. They then move on to yet another disappointing Dortmund performance before breaking down Holstein Kiel's anti-Leipzig fan protest. Finally, the two dive into the record numbers presented by Bayern Munich at the AGM this Sunday and why fans must be patient until Jamal Musiala signs his new contract.

    56 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Bundesliga matchday 13 preview: Leipzig travel to Kiel, battle of the Borussias and the return of Hasenhüttl

    After getting the hilarity of the Club World Cup draw out the way, Manu and Stefan dive into this weekend’s action by previewing RB Leipzig’s must-win game against Holstein Kiel. The pair then consider Borussia Dortmund’s trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach and whether Nuri Sahin’s side can build on their draw with Bayern Munich to claim their first away win of the season. They then wrap up the show by discussing Wolfsburg’s impressive run of form lately and why Ralph Hasenhüttl seems to have finally figured out how to get his new team moving in the right direction. Enjoy!

    56 min

  3. DEC 1

    Honours even in "Der Klassiker", Rose in trouble at Leipzig, Leverkusen & Frankfurt re-join the Bundesliga title race

    On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend’s Bundesliga action. They begin by breaking down RB Leipzig’s heavy defeat to Wolfsburg and whether the club will sack Marco Rose in the coming weeks, before moving on to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich sharing the points in a 1-1 draw in “Der Klassiker” and trying to decipher whether the result favoured either club. They then finish up by talking about Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt’s wins and whether either club really has what it takes to mount a serious title challenge this season. Enjoy!

    1h 2m

  4. NOV 28

    Preview show: Who will win the first "Der Klassiker" of the Bundesliga season?

    In this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest fixture in German football this weekend. On Saturday Borussia Dortmund welcome Bayern Munich to the Westfalenstadion for the first “Der Klassiker” of the season and as such the dynamic duo break down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams so far this season and try to predict whether Nuri Sahin or Vincent Kompany will be smiling by the end of the weekend. Enjoy!

    37 min

  5. NOV 28

    UCL reaction: Stuttgart collapse in Serbia, Dortmund bounce back in Croatia

    In this episode Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into the midweek Champions League drama, analyzing Stuttgart’s crushing 5-1 loss to Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Borussia Dortmund’s professional performance against Dinamo Zagreb. Stuttgart’s defeat exposed deep defensive frailties, with individual errors and a lack of squad depth leaving them vulnerable in Europe. Manuel and Stefan explore the impact of Stuttgart’s summer transfers, injury troubles, and their struggles to balance Bundesliga and Champions League commitments. Meanwhile, Dortmund cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory, capitalizing on their squad depth and tactical execution, showing encouraging signs ahead of Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich.

    7 min

  6. NOV 27

    UCL reaction: Bayern beat PSG, Leverkusen look back to their best and RB Leipzig's slump continues

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Champions League matches, focusing on the mixed results of Bundesliga teams. They analyze RB Leipzig's ongoing struggles after defeat to Inter Milan, RB Salzburg's inability to stop a renewed Bayer Leverkusen team in the midst of a much-needed resurgence, and Bayern Munich's somewhat professional win over Paris Saint-Germain. Chapters: 00:00 Champions League Overview and Mixed Results 05:45 RB Leipzig's Struggles and Tactical Issues 10:42 RB Salzburg's Challenges and Leverkusen's Dominance 20:55 Bayern Munich vs PSG: A Tactical Battle 30:58 Bayern's Defensive Resurgence and Future Prospects

    7 min

  7. NOV 25

    Bayern beat Augsburg, Hoffenheim stun RB Leipzig & Gladbach and Frankfurt pick up important wins

    In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into a weekend of captivating Bundesliga football action, starting with Bayern Munich’s contentious 3-0 victory over Augsburg, headlined by Harry Kane’s late-game heroics and statistical quirks. The discussion explores Bayern’s over-reliance on Kane and contrasts their current performance with past dominance under Pep Guardiola. Shifting gears, the duo dissects Hoffenheim’s dramatic 4-3 win over RB Leipzig under new manager Christian Ilzer, highlighting tactical ingenuity and Leipzig’s ongoing structural struggles. The second half of the episode shifts focus to Eintracht Frankfurt’s narrow victory over Werder Bremen and the unexpected resurgence of Borussia Mönchengladbach, propelled by standout performances from Tim Kleindienst. Wrapping up, the hosts preview the challenges ahead for key Bundesliga teams and touch on intriguing storylines, including a potential managerial change for Hamburg. Chapters: • 00:00 - Intro & Weekend Catch-up • 02:28 - Bayern vs. Augsburg: Kane’s Hat-Trick & Tactical Concerns • 15:25 - Leipzig vs. Hoffenheim: Ilzer’s Tactical Triumph • 31:02 - Frankfurt vs. Bremen: Goetze’s Decisive Strike • 38:58 - Gladbach’s Comeback: Seone’s Revival & Kleindienst’s Impact • 46:01 - Closing Thoughts & Hamburg Managerial Speculation

    50 min

  8. NOV 22

    Bundesliga Matchday 11 preview: New bosses at Hoffenheim, Dortmund and Bremen analysed

    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!

    45 min
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