Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Stefan and Manu are joined by special guest Michael Da Silva for a discussion of the Bundesliga weekend.Bayern Munich’s 2–1 win over Mainz looked dominant on the numbers, but the panel asks whether the performance was as convincing as the result—and what Manuel Neuer’s injury means for the club’s plans at goalkeeper, including Jonas Urbig’s growing role. They also unpack the noise around Uli Hoeneß’s comments on Jamal Musiala and the pressure building around Bayern.The conversation turns to Borussia Dortmund’s hard-earned win over Elversberg, Niko Kovač’s steady results, and the squad’s depth as a demanding run of fixtures approaches. The panel also discusses Leverkusen’s victory in the Rheinderby, Köln’s lack of a clear playing identity, and the wider Bundesliga title and relegation races. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join The episode opens with a look at Jürgen Klopp’s Germany squad: Niclas Füllkrug’s call-up, his strong scoring form, and the balance between rewarding current performances and building for the future. It also discusses Gladbach talent Wael Mohya, Germany’s approach to recruiting dual-nationality players, and the challenge of filling the creative role while Jamal Musiala is absent. Then Manu previews three fixtures to watch. Rot-Weiss Essen vs Alemannia Aachen is a key 3. Liga clash between promotion contenders with proud histories. Hertha Berlin vs Wolfsburg brings Fabian Reese back to the Olympiastadion, with plenty at stake in the promotion race. Finally, the Rheinderby between Köln and Leverkusen offers a big test for both sides, with Said and Malek El-Mala among the players to watch. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Fabio Silva’s impact at Dortmund goes beyond goals: his movement and link-up play create space and help bring out the best in his teammates. Manu and Stefan break it all down! Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Stefan and Manu react to Stuttgart's 2-0 loss at Galatasaray, recorded straight after the final whistle. Galatasaray came out hot in front of a fierce Istanbul crowd, and Aleksey Batrakov scored twice in the first 15 minutes. Stuttgart hit the woodwork, had a goal ruled out for offside and led on expected goals, but were well beaten. They break down Stuttgart's cold finishing, shaky away form and Sebastian Hoeneß's Champions League record. They also look at the tough games still to come, and why Batrakov is a name top clubs will be chasing. This is an excerpt. You can listen to the full show by becoming a subscriber. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second podcast of the weekend’s Bundesliga action, Stefan and Dan join forces to conclude a fascinating matchday. They begin in the German capital, where Union Berlin were held to a drab 1-1 draw against FC Köln. Dan - the resident Berliner - goes deep on what’s troubling the Köpenick side and whether they can avoid the drop. The dynamic duo then turn their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt’s second win over HSV in less than a week. Has Adi Hütter turned things around with the Eagles and, perhaps crucially, has he managed to get Can Uzun back on form in Frankfurt? They also discuss HSV’s troubles this season before talking about the draw for the DFB Pokal Last 16. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 Union Berlin deep dive20:07 Should we be worried about HSV?30:16 The return of Can Uzun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Dan, Matt, and Manu react to the weekend’s Bundesliga action from the Allianz Arena, built around the 2-2 Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Manu was at the stadium, and Dan wasn’t. Dan joked that his own record at Bayern vs Dortmund games is so bad he should stay away. Matt reports from Leverkusen on Stuttgart’s 4-2 win. The game had six goals, two mass brawls, and nine yellow cards. Manuel also tells the story of 1860 Munich’s 94th-minute win at Buchbach and the beer-fuelled night that followed. The main part covers the Klassiker. A Dortmund goal was ruled out for a foul on the keeper. Harry Kane missed a penalty, then set up a goal for Dayot Upamecano. Fabio Silva’s late equalizer made it 2-2, and Manu joked it was all down to Kane’s gold-studded boots. Bayern lost Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise to injury, with Luis Diaz and Vincent Kompany already out, and Kimmich still spoke to the media after a hard week. They also look at Niclas Füllkrug’s scoring run for Bremen and Leipzig’s strong start. They close on why a tighter title race, with Dortmund holding Bayern, is good for the Bundesliga. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Manu picks the three games he’s watching this German football weekend, in kickoff order. 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hertha BSC (2. Bundesliga): Kaiserslautern sit third with 18 points. They play a conservative style under Thorsten Lieberknecht, and promotion is the ambition. Manu looks at the Betzenberg atmosphere, players to watch like Mario Sauer, and a mixed head-to-head against a Hertha side doing well under Stefan Leitl. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga): The two clubs are level on 17 points at the top. Manu has doubts about the “Klassiker” label, but this one might earn it. He covers recent results, injury news on both sides, including Vincent Kompany’s recovery, and Harry Kane’s expected return with a small ceremony planned. 1. FC Saarbrücken vs SV Waldhof Mannheim (3. Liga): A derby between fourth-placed Saarbrücken and Mannheim on 16 points. Manu explains the regional geography, why Mannheim is a hockey town, and what 52 past meetings say about the rivalry. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Matt Ford was in Cologne to break down 1.FC Köln's brilliant DFB Pokal victory over Union Berlin. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Bayern were 3-1 winners at Freiburg, but the scoreline hides the real story: a week of chaos, injuries, illness, and emotional fallout that turned a routine Bundesliga match into something far more revealing. If you want to understand what this result actually says about Vincent Kompany's squad, Freiburg's progress, and the title race, this is the conversation to hear. Stefan and Dan unpack a Bayern win built on togetherness rather than control, from Dayot Upamecano's absurd solo goal to the tense late spell when Freiburg pushed Bayern to the edge. They dig into the impact of Kompany's sudden absence, Joshua Kimmich's bereavement leave, the injuries to Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer, Luis Diaz, and Aleksandar Pavlovic, and why Bayern's bench still had enough quality to survive. You will also hear why Freiburg are becoming harder to dismiss, even in defeat. The discussion gets into their improving underlying numbers, the chances they are creating against top sides, Julian Schuster's coaching, and whether a top-four or even Champions League push is now realistic. There is also a sharp look at the refereeing calls that shaped the late stages, including the disputed penalty shout and the physical edge Bayern got away with. Then the episode shifts to Stuttgart's shock 3-2 loss to Gladbach, where 17-year-old winger Wael Mohya stole the show with a fearless performance that lit up one of the league's biggest clubs. Stefan and Dan break down why Stuttgart are suddenly looking overloaded, under-motivated, and strangely short of answers despite their talent, and why Sebastian Hoeneß may be confronting his first real crisis. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Dortmund are grinding again, and this is exactly the kind of ugly, crucial win Nico Kovac will love. With injuries piling up and Bayern suddenly looking vulnerable, a 1-0 over Frankfurt could prove far more important than the scoreline suggests. Stefan, Dan, Manu, and Matt break down a Saturday full of tension, frustration, and a few major warning signs. At Dortmund, Dan is on the ground as Nico Kovac’s side lean on a second-half adjustment, a timely Maxi Beier strike, and a winning formula built on discipline rather than spectacle. Stefan and Dan unpack what that says about Dortmund’s title push, why Frankfurt looked dangerous early before fading badly, and how Adi Hütter is trying to reshape a team still searching for its identity after major upheaval. Matt and Manu then shift to Cologne, where a bleak 0-0 with Schalke turns into a bigger conversation about chance creation, fan frustration, and a serious first-half head collision that sparks an important discussion about how football treats head injuries. From there, the show flips to the more entertaining side of the Bundesliga: RB Leipzig’s home form, Werder Bremen’s brilliant start, and Niclas Füllkrug’s relentless scoring streak, which is quickly becoming impossible for Jürgen Klopp and Germany to ignore.If you want sharp reaction, tactical context, and the bigger stories hiding inside the weekend’s results, this one is essential listening. Perfect for Bundesliga fans who want more than scorelines, and for anyone trying to figure out which early-season trends are real before the table starts to settle. Enjoy. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices