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