Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast Gegenpressing

On the first bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan recap Bayern Munich’s first-leg Champions League semifinal draw against Real Madrid. They break down a tactical masterclass by Thomas Tuchel, undone by individual mistakes. They also look ahead to next week and speculate on whether Bayern now have enough to advance to the final at Wembley.

On this week's main show, Manu, Stefan and Matt discuss Bayer Leverkusen's latest last-minute goal against Stuttgart to keep their unbeaten run on track, Borussia Dortmund's humbling defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig and what certain relegation now means for FC Köln. Enjoy!

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game in this weekend's matchday. Can Bayern see off bogey team Frankfurt? Who will come out on top when Leverkusen host Stuttgart? Finally, Leipzig or Dortmund? Who will win the race for fourth place? Plus, pregame analysis for every other game on matchday 31. Enjoy!

Ralf Rangnick has now emerged as the favorite to take over the Bayern Munich head coach position. Although it isn’t confirmed yet, it only appears to be a question of time for Rangnick to leave the Austrian national team to take the Bayern job. But how would he fit in at Bayern? Manu caught up with German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum to discuss Rangnick’s coaching style, his past at big clubs like Schalke, and how it will all work at Bayern. Enjoy!

Germany’s two biggest clubs have undergone a significant overhaul in their front offices in recent months. But while Bayern Munich still struggle to find a new head coach, Dortmund have appointed Lars Ricken as new managing director of sport. This week, Manu and Matt have done a deep dive into both clubs trying to figure out what Ricken’s appointment means for Dortmund and whether Bayern will ever find a new head coach. Enjoy.

With Stefan and Matt on assignment this week, Manu is joined by Dan Wighton from AFP. Dan was on location to witness Leverkusen orchestrating yet another comeback against Dortmund this weekend and then saw Bayern Munich smash Union Berlin. The two chat about Bayern's odd head coaching hunt, Union Berlin's situation, and Dortmund's diva-like performances all season long. Plus, much more! Enjoy!