Germany and Spain hooked for a heavyweight battle in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals.

It was the rare game that truly lived up to the anticipation, intensity, and energy that you would expect to see — and Spain outlasted Germany for a devastating 2-1 loss for the Germans. The game featured questions lineup selections, incredible amounts of energy and intensity, and tangible tension that was present throughout.

In short, it was not just a match, but an experience. Here is a look at what we have on tap to break it all down on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:

• A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI for Germany and why it was considered to be so controversial.
• Nagelsmann’s penchant for tinkering is still his biggest weakness.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Joshua Kimmich is a clutch player in every sense.
• What a crushing way to lose.
• Bottom line, Germany didn’t finish its chances.
• What did we learn from the this Germany run?
• Where does Germany go from here?

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The stakes are high for both Germany and Spain as the EURO 2024 quarterfinals kick-off.

This match-up feels like it might be more worthy of a semifinal or a final, but both teams will embrace the challenge.

On its home turf, the German national team will go all out, but Spain will not be a pushover. How will it play out? Who will start? Let’s take a look at all of that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. Here is what we have on tap:

• Fans should be excited as hell for this game.
• Some thoughts on Germany’s evolution as a unit.
• The match could be decided by two key match-ups, let’s dig into what those might be.
• A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.
• A prediction on the match.

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Germany is in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals. Bayern Munich seems like it might torch some key players on its roster, and we are sitting here wondering why it just can’t all come together on both fronts to make for a smooth and seamless summer!

That is never the way, but it is also why we are here doing this podcast, so let’s get cracking with a look at what is on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

• Early thoughts on Germany vs. Spain at EURO 2024.
• Matthijs de Ligt looks like he is headed to Manchester United.
• Bayern Munich has agreed on personal terms with Xavi Simons, but that does not mean a deal is imminent.
• Arijon Ibrahimović re-upped with Bayern Munich and will be on the first team, but with what role?
• Bayern Munich could be asking Joshua Kimmich to take a 15% pay decrease. Would he do it? Does he even fit into Vincent Kompany’s plans?
• A shout to an upstart Bayern Munich fan club in Louisville, Kentucky (@MiaSanLou on X).

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Bayern Munich and Germany both have a lot to mull over in upcoming weeks. We address some of those issues in this podcast:

• The offside debate — should Denmark’s goal have stood?
• Thoughts on Germany’s problems against Denmark
• Thoughts on Nico Schlotterbeck’s performance — should he retain his spot?
• Thoughts on Leroy Sané (and so many related frustrations).
• Thoughts on some ways in which Julian Nagelsmann might set up his team against Spain
• Thoughts on what makes Spain exceptional in UEFA EURO 2024
• Should Nagelsmann start Niklas Fullkrug?
• Looking back at the history of Germany vs. Spain
• A look at Bayern Munich’s defense — will Matthijs de Ligt actually be sold?
• Thoughts on Michael Olise’s seemingly impending moving to Bayern
• More Bayern musings and thoughts on Tah as well as João Palhinha
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Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann is pushing all of the right buttons for Germany at the moment (well, almost all of them).

The German national team used a relentless attack and some endless energy to wear down Denmark 2-0 and claim a spot in the in EURO 2024 quarterfinals. It might not always have been pretty, but it was always exciting. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:

• A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and what the big changes were.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• A look at Germany’s early dominance and why it still probably left fans feeling a little uneasy.
• Why the weather delay really could have went sideways for the Germans.
• Respect for the Danes, who really did battle like hell.
• Thoughts on Germany’s overall performance and why — despite some really frustrating moments — this was a landmark performance for the squad under Nagelsmann.

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For Germany, a successful EURO 2024 Group Stage was just the first milestone in what former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is hoping is a long journey for the tournament.

In drawing Denmark for the Round of 16, the German national team should be well-poised to advance, but the Danes have a way of mucking a game up — and if Germany falls victim to that tactic, it could make for a dangerous (and probably boring) contest.

Regardless, most are expecting the hosts to make it through to the quarterfinal round, but it might not be easy. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

• A recap of the results from the Group Stage for both teams.
• Where Germany stands heading into the knockout rounds.
• How many starters will be different for Germany given the injury to Antonio Rüdiger and the suspension to Jonathan Tah?
• Will Niclas Füllkrug get the starting nod?
• A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.
• A prediction on the match.

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In the middle of the offseason, things should be slowing down, but for Bayern Munich and German national team fans, it was been, well, pretty darn wild.

The Bavarians are in the middle of what figures to be a crazy transfer period, while Germany has already looked better in a tourney than it has at any point since that last run under Joachim Löw at EURO 2020 (played in 2021) or maybe the first 10 games under Hansi Flick:

Now, though, it’s a new day for both Bayern Munich and Germany:

• Chuck is back in the saddle! Find out what he has been up to and why he has been off the airwaves for a spell.
• Germany put itself in a good position to consider this tourney run a success.
• It is still early, but Chuck does not like the direction of Bayern Munich’s New World Order in the front office.
• Are three center-backs really up for sale?
• Fans who wanted change are going to get exactly what they were asking for.
• Selling Kingsley Coman might not be easy.
• Joshua Kimmich seems likely to leave this summer (or maybe in 2025), while Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry could just get frozen out until they want to leave.

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Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann did not make any changes going into the final game of the EURO 2024 group stage against Switzerland. Germany struggled to a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile Bayern seems to be set to sign Michael Olise while Joshua Kimmich might leave. We talk about these topics and the following in this podcast:

• A closer look at the performances of several players for Germany today including Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah
• A closer look at the performance of the back four
• Cyler and Samrin struggle to really rate Antonio Rüdiger’s performance
• Should Niklas Füllkrug start ahead of Kai Havertz?
• Will Julian Nagelsmann change the setup going into the Round of 16?
• Rating Switzerland’s performance
• Cyler and Samrin have differing opinions on Michael Olise and what he would add to Bayern
• Reflections on a possible Joshua Kimmich departure from Bayern

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Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann seems to have gotten things right with the German national side. Germany has already qualified from the group stages of their UEFA EURO 2024 campaign. In this preview show we talk about the following:

• Switzerland’s group stage performances and what their problems might be
• How Switzerland might set up against Germany
• Possible changes Julian Nagelsmann might make
• The factors that might influence Nagelsmann’s decision making
• A momentary lapse in memory regarding Emre Can
• Will Thomas Müller play?
• Will the permutations in Group B impact the former Bayern manager’s decision-making for this game?
• Will Nagelsmann take out both Robert Andrich and Toni Kroos?
• A small Bayern related rant

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The Bayern Munich behind the scenes drama continued this week while Germany excelled this week in UEFA EURO 2024. These are some of the topics we reflect upon this week ahead of the weekend along with the following:

• Reflections on Germany’s win against Hungary
• The automatisms in the German national side
• Should Kai Havertz continue to start up front?
• What is going on with Leroy Sané?
• Reflections on Joshua Kimmich’s performance
• Thoughts on Manuel Neuer’s performance and his future at Bayern
• Will Federico Chiesa be a good signing for Bayern if the rumors are true?
• The latest rumors regarding Jonathan Tah
• The latest on Palhinha
• What the Bayern Munich midfield might look like in the future

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