Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

On this week’s preview show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s latest test and whether Nuri Sahin’s side can overcome Freiburg at home to fight off growing pressure from fans and critics alike. The duo then take a closer look at the new management team flown in from Austria to try and turn things around at Hoffenheim, before finishing up the show with a deep dive into why Werder Bremen are doing surprisingly well this season despite nobody really noticing. Enjoy!

On this week’s main Gegenpressing show, Manu and Stefan are back with reaction to Germany’s final game of 2024. In a somewhat frustrating clash, Julian Nagelsmann’s team were held to a 1-1 draw with Hungary in the Nations League. The game certainly wasn’t a must-win for Germany, which Nagelsmann showed by starting a number of back-up players. Which in turn allowed the dynamic duo to discuss whether any of the players that featured in the game really have a future with the national team. Enjoy!

The podcast episode focuses on Germany’s dominant 7-0 victory over Bosnia in the UEFA Nations League. The discussion highlights key players, including Florian Wirtz, who scored twice, and Jamal Musiala, who also delivered a standout performance. The hosts analyze Germany’s tactical approach, including their fluid attack and somewhat solid defense, and reflect on performances from other player such as Tim Kleindienst and Leroy Sané.

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan break down the news that Hoffenheim have decided to sack head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo and why they may be looking south to Austria for their next manager. The pair also take a look at Jamal Musiala’s remarkable form for Bayern Munich during their 1-0 win over St Pauli, before breaking down Eintracht Frankfurt’s impressive 3-2 win over Stuttgart. Enjoy!

In this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss how St Pauli and Bayern Munich became two of German football’s greatest footballing exports from a commercial and marketing standpoint. The duo then break down why Heidenheim have struggled to replicate last season’s heroics and whether Paul Wanner will opt to play for German or Austria. Before finishing up with a tactical breakdown of Sunday’s enticing clash between Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt. Enjoy!

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday nine in the Bundesliga. They kick off the show with full-time reaction to Bayer Leverkusen’s 0-0 draw with Stuttgart, which saw Xabi Alonso’s side slip seven points behind Bayern Munich in the table. The pair then discuss Borussia Dortmund spirited performance against RB Leipzig and how Nuri Sahin’s side played their top-four rivals off the pitch to claim all three points. They then concluded the show by doing a deep dive on Eintracht Frankfurt’s remarkable start to the season while debating just how far this team can go with Omar Marmoush’s goals and assists. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski delve into the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on key matchups, team performances, and tactical challenges. They highlight the exciting clash between Leverkusen and Stuttgart on Friday night, analyze Hoffenheim's struggles, and discuss St. Pauli's defensive strengths. The conversation provides insights into player performances and the implications for the teams involved as they navigate a congested schedule.

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on Borussia Dortmund's struggles and whether Nuri Sahin has much time left to prove that he’s the man to drive the Black and Yellows forward in the futre. The pair then take a look at the title race involving Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, with Xabi Alonso’s side dropping more points and Marco Rose’s team rising to prominence. As Bayern Munich picked up a routine win over Bochum, will Vincent Kompany be looking ovr his shoulder at the Red Bulls? All that and more on today’s show.

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the major talking points ahead of matchday eight in the Bundesliga. The pair do a quick round-up of the reaction from Bayern Munich’s defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, before turning their attention to Vincent Kompany’s opponents this weekend. So why did Bochum sack their head coach and sporting director and is there any hope for the club to avoid relegation this season? After that, they the turn their attention to plucky Freiburg, who have not only done well to move on from legendary head coach Christian Streich but are unquestionably thriving under the leadership of new boss Julian Schuster. Enjoy!

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss the two biggest games in the Bundesliga this weekend. Eintracht Frankfurt went into Saturday’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen as the most in-form team in the German top-flight, but after taking the lead they struggled to keep Xabi Alonso’s side at bay. What does that mean for the Eagles going forward? And how much confidence can Xabi Alonso’s team take from the win? Elsewhere, Vincent Kompany’s side picked up an impressive win over Stuttgart. But how much was that down to the Munich giants performing well and how much was down to Sebastian Hoeneß’s German internationals looking notably jaded? All that and more discussed in today’s show.