After an eventful international break, Bayern Munich is back in action — and what better way to kick off this portion of the Bundesliga schedule than with Der Klassiker vs. Borussia Dortmund.

This should be fun.

The Bavarians have been riding high and have hammered most teams in their path, while BVB has been extremely solid as well. This should make for quite the battle, so let’s get into it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

• What to watch for with Borussia Dortmund.
• A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
• A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
• A prediction on the match.

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The German national team knew it would need to step up its efforts against Northern Ireland.

While not a powerhouse, the Northern Ireland squad was game and made life very tough during Germany’s 1-0 victory. It was not pretty and it was not likely the kind of dominant result that fans wanted to see, but it was a stiff test and one where the Germans could not afford to come out flat.

Intensity and focus were there, but execution was not. Regardless, it was a win for Germany. Let’s dive into the details. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:

• A look at Bayern Munich’s starting XI — what worked, what didn’t, and where things might be headed.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Some takeaways on the match and where this leaves Germany heading into the final international break of 2025 during November.

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Bayern Munich is in the midst of some downtime, but the German national team and the news cycle has kept us busy at Bavarian Football Works and Bavarian Podcast Works.

We’ve got some hot topics to cover, so let’s get down to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:

• German got off to a good start vs. Luxembourg, so what else does the team need to show in another winnable match vs. Northern Ireland?
• Dayot Upamecano really might have dug in with Bayern Munich as the Frenchman is reportedly unwilling to budge from his contractual demands. Should fans be worried?
• Fabrizio Romano says Dušan Vlahović and Bayern Munich really could be a thing.
• Alphonso Davies talks through his rehab and why the worst is behind him.
• Thomas Müller had another game winner for the Vancouver Whitecaps and will be a pundit for the World Cup. Not a bad week, eh?

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Germany was in need of a good performance and Luxembourg was the right squad for the moment.

The team spirit appeared to be much higher than the last international where the German were flat and the renewed energy helped power the team to a 4-0 victory. An early red card played a massive role in the outcome, but Germany likely would have rolled easily even without being a man-up for three quarters of the match.

Let’s dive into all of the details from the match on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show! This is what we have on tap:

• A look at the starting XI as Julian Nagelsmann made some interesting selections.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.

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Bayern Munich’s news cycle is off the charts even during this international break, That said, we have some intertwining news to discuss between club and country, plus some other interesting topics on the agenda. Check out what we have on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

• Is the only thing standing between a return to the German national team for Manuel Neuer, pride? Is it a longstanding beef with Julian Nagelsmann? Let’s discuss.
• Bayern Munich to play Bundesliga games outside of Germany? That does not seem like it would go over well.
• Some news odds and ends — FC Barcelona still owes Bayern Munich 20M for Robert Lewandowski. Daniel Peretz to terminate his loan with Hamburger SV? Bayern Munich confident with Michael Olise. Kingsley Coman blames Max Eberl for his exit.
• Reviewing HBO’s Task.

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Bayern Munich might be off, but the news cycle surrounding the club is red-hot.

There are some big items to discuss, so let’s not waste any time. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:

• Did Harry Kane throw some cold water on the thoughts of a contract extension with Bayern Munich? As it turns out, the Bavarians might not want to pay him anyway.
• Is Max Eberl in line for a promotion with Bayern Munich? Would it be too much for him to take on.
• Hot or Not? Harkening back to some nonsense from the beginning of the internet, let’s determine an early prediction on which Bayern Munich players will be back for 2026/27.

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The Germany national team is up once again and has two very winnable matches on its slate for the October international break against both Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.

Julian Nagelsmann will not be operating with a full roster thanks to injuries and illnesses, but this should give him a chance to further make his mind up on several players who are on the bubble for the 2026 World Cup.

Let’s get into all of the key discussions. This is what we have on tap for this version of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

• Taking a look at the latest roster for Germany, including the illnesses that have recently felled some key players.
• What positional battles should we keep an eye on?
• Is Julian Nagelsmann going to end up on the hot seat because he tinkers too much?
• Is Nico Schlotterbeck going to take this time to seize a starting role?
• Predictions on each match.

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While it might not seem that way today, Bayern Munich does have rivals. Once upon a time, it was FC Köln, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Schalke 04. Now, it’s VfL Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and… RB Leipzig — the most notorious club in German football history.

Today’s Bundesliga Rundown will talk about RasenBallsport Leipzig and include:

• The story behind RB Leipzig’s short history and the motivations of their owner: billionaire
• Dietrich Mateschitz.
• Why they’re the most hated club in Germany… but also why some see them as admirable.
• How Ralf Rangnick became one of the most influential figures in Bundesliga history.
• Ole Werner and today’s Leipzig: are they really the second-best team in Germany?

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Bayern Munich coasted into this international break with a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and immediately (and rightfully) hit Oktoberfest before the squad breaks up for a week-and-a-half for another international break.

It feels like a good time to appreciate these good times and examine why it all has come together under Vincent Kompany so far this season. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:

• Winning — and some personnel moves — have cured all at Bayern Munich. The winning formula is more complicated than that, but let’s explore why things are going so well and how to keep them moving in that direction.
• Some Bayern players need a break. It is a new world for several player and a tough adjustment, but it could be the difference between winning the Champions League and flaming out early.
• What’s wrong with Florian Wirtz? The former Bayern Munich transfer target got benched at Liverpool, proving again that fit is sometime more important than finances in a footballer’s career.
• Manuel Neuer to get a new deal? Bayern Munich might just be kicking it around.

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Bayern Munich’s away match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga had all the makings of a dreaded trap game.

The Bavarians were scorching hot, entering a break, and playing against a desperate team coming off of a midweek embarrassment in the Champions League. Everything was lined up for a letdown…until it wasn’t.

Bayern Munich kept up its intensity and did not let anything distract it from the main goal — securing a win. The Bavarians did just that in a 3-0 victory. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of the match. Check out what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: 

• A look at the starting XI.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.

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