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In this episode Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into the midweek Champions League drama, analyzing Stuttgart’s crushing 5-1 loss to Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Borussia Dortmund’s professional performance against Dinamo Zagreb. Stuttgart’s defeat exposed deep defensive frailties, with individual errors and a lack of squad depth leaving them vulnerable in Europe. Manuel and Stefan explore the impact of Stuttgart’s summer transfers, injury troubles, and their struggles to balance Bundesliga and Champions League commitments. Meanwhile, Dortmund cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory, capitalizing on their squad depth and tactical execution, showing encouraging signs ahead of Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Champions League matches, focusing on the mixed results of Bundesliga teams. They analyze RB Leipzig's ongoing struggles after defeat to Inter Milan, RB Salzburg's inability to stop a renewed Bayer Leverkusen team in the midst of a much-needed resurgence, and Bayern Munich's somewhat professional win over Paris Saint-Germain.

00:00 Champions League Overview and Mixed Results

05:45 RB Leipzig's Struggles and Tactical Issues

10:42 RB Salzburg's Challenges and Leverkusen's Dominance

20:55 Bayern Munich vs PSG: A Tactical Battle

30:58 Bayern's Defensive Resurgence and Future Prospects

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into a weekend of captivating Bundesliga football action, starting with Bayern Munich’s contentious 3-0 victory over Augsburg, headlined by Harry Kane’s late-game heroics and statistical quirks. The discussion explores Bayern’s over-reliance on Kane and contrasts their current performance with past dominance under Pep Guardiola. Shifting gears, the duo dissects Hoffenheim’s dramatic 4-3 win over RB Leipzig under new manager Christian Ilzer, highlighting tactical ingenuity and Leipzig’s ongoing structural struggles. The second half of the episode shifts focus to Eintracht Frankfurt’s narrow victory over Werder Bremen and the unexpected resurgence of Borussia Mönchengladbach, propelled by standout performances from Tim Kleindienst. Wrapping up, the hosts preview the challenges ahead for key Bundesliga teams and touch on intriguing storylines, including a potential managerial change for Hamburg.

• 00:00 - Intro & Weekend Catch-up

• 02:28 - Bayern vs. Augsburg: Kane’s Hat-Trick & Tactical Concerns

• 15:25 - Leipzig vs. Hoffenheim: Ilzer’s Tactical Triumph

• 31:02 - Frankfurt vs. Bremen: Goetze’s Decisive Strike

• 38:58 - Gladbach’s Comeback: Seone’s Revival & Kleindienst’s Impact

• 46:01 - Closing Thoughts & Hamburg Managerial Speculation

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.