Die Fussball Bros

It’s a packed 50th episode, featuring everything from World Cup qualifiers and Germany’s hot new retro shirt, to TV rights deals and why the active fan scene is up in arms again. Then, of course, there’s the actual football where Bayern turns a double deficit into a six-goal drubbing, while Dortmund can’t hold on to a two-goal lead. The Black and Yellows fared better in the UCL, beating Villarreal convincingly, while Leverkusen came away with a surprise victory over Manchester City. Next up for Leverkusen: Borussia Dortmund. First in the league, and a few days later in stacked  DFB cup round of 16.

After taking down former nemesis Bayer Leverkusen with ease despite resting plenty of starters, Bayern Munich traveled to Paris and ridiculed PSG for a half before grinding out the win with a man down. If PSG with a man up can’t stop the Bavarian juggernauts, who can? We examined the schedule. Meanwhile, Leipzig is back in form and looking to extend their run against a surprisingly successful Hoffenheim.

Bayern looks unbeatable right now, Leverkusen does not. Can Bayer still take something home from their visit to Munich? Meanwhile, Leipzig hosts Stuttgart in a duel for number one challenger to the throne. The Sandro Wagner hype has turned into spite. Augsburg has lost a lot of games and, more concerning, their defensive identity. Equally ambitious but poor performing: Paul Simonis Wolfsburg, who is our hottest candidate for the next coaching dismissal of the season.

Get ready for Germany’s biggest game. Why Harry Kane makes Luis Díaz look pedestrian, Nico Schlotterbeck should be worth $100M, and the referee needs to keep a close eye on Jonathan Tah. That plus the secret how Niko Kovac can escape Munich with something tangible in this Klassiker episode.

Union Berlin stuns Eintracht Frankfurt, and Baumgart, true to himself, celebrates with a red card and flipping the bird. Was the one-game suspension enough? Has the Wagner magic already run out in Augsburg? Meanwhile, Hamburg fans finally get to see goals and even the first home win in the Bundesliga in almost a decade! The Bavarian goal factory made an appearance in Hoffenheim. With Leverkusen and Frankfurt stumbling, who is the number one Bayern challenger now?  Borussia Dortmund with the fully recovered Nico Schlotterbeck!

Memorable moments on matchday one in the Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt stormed to the top of the table, Borussia Dortmund had an 8-goal frenzy in Turin, and Bayern dismantled the reigning Club World champions. Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, Kasper Hjulmand has Leverkusen back on track, thanks to the golden foot of Grimaldo. The next coaching position is already vacant as Gladbach coach Gerardo Seoane gets the boot after a listless loss to Bremen. Late drama in Freiburg, and super late drama in Wolfsburg.

Germany’s defeat to Slovakia marks the first time the four-time world champion lost a World Cup qualifier on the road. The Bros are stunned and looking for reasons. After axing Erik ten Hag in record time, Leverkusen hired Dane Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach. His first match? A statement game against the red-hot Eagles from Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Hamburg travels to Munich for the first time in seven years. Can they keep it civil after being routinely thrashed in the past?

Another great matchday kicked off with a lopsided Hamburg derby. Erik ten Hag set the record for earliest exit from the Bundesliga after a wild ending in Bremen. Bayern Munich struggled in the second half as well, but escaped Augsburg with all 3 points to remain at the top of the table. The two other clubs still perfect in the league? Cologne and Frankfurt! The Eagles are flying with Ekitiké's replacement, Ritsu Doan, who is soaring and scoring, while the Billygoats are setting trends on the field and the sidelines.

The first matchday had a few surprises up its sleeve, but the rest of the footy week was even more entertaining. Borussia Dortmund completed a slew of signings while yet another Bayern target slips from their grasp as Woltemade will join Newcastle for a record fee—are times a'changing in the south? Before leaving, Woltemade partook in one of the most epic cup games of this decade, as Stuttgart took down a defiant Braunschweig on penalties after a high-octane 4:4 draw with some absolute world-class plays.

After a deserved summer break, the Bros reconnect for the first episode of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Bayern and Dortmund haven’t set the transfer market on fire, but there’s still reason for optimism. Meanwhile, Leverkusen underwent a major overhaul. Is it a make-or-break year for Erik ten Hag? Heidenheim are the unanimous relegation favorite, but who else will join them in the drop zone? This and more on Die Fussball Bros!