Bundesliga matchday 33 preview: Holstein Kiel keep up the fight, Bremen still aiming for Europe
On this week’s Gegenpressing preview show, Manu and Stefan kick things off by taking a look at HSV’s clash with Ulm in the second division and the prospects of the old giant of German football finally winning promotion back to the Bundesliga after seven years. They then turn their attention towards Freiburg’s trip to Holstein Kiel and breakdown why the Storks have put up such a good fiight in recent months. They then wrap up the show by discussing RB Leipzig’s showdown with Werder Bremen and why Ole Werner’s team are on the cusp of qualifying for Europe. Enjoy!
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51:40
Bayern Munich are crowned Bundesliga champions!
In this episode of the Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the conclusion of the Bundesliga title race, focusing on Bayern Munich's triumph and Harry Kane's first trophy in Germany. They analyze the season's context, player performances, and the impact of coach Vincent Kompany. The conversation also touches on the challenges Bayern may face in the future and the significance of Kane's achievement in relation to his career.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Trophy Talk
09:49 Vincent Kompany's Coaching Impact
12:36 Player Performances and Key Contributions
15:33 Challenges Ahead for Bayern Munich
31:04 The Challenge of Next Season
40:47 Harry Kane's First Title and Its Significance
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Bundesliga matchday 32 preview: Bayern close in on title, RB Leipzig wobble, Freiburg dream of the top-four finish
Manu and Stefan were back for the Bundesliga preview show (a day late due to travel), and there’s plenty to unpack. Here’s your weekly conversation-style recap from the pod:
Bayern on the Brink (Without Kane)
Manu: “This could be it — if Bayern beat Leipzig, they win the title.”
Stefan: “And Harry Kane won’t be on the pitch, which just writes its own jokes.”
Still, Kane and Eric Dier will get their first career trophies if Bayern wrap it up. Stefan joked Dier could do a John Terry and show up in full kit at full-time.
Stefan: “Bayern won’t delay the title for sentimental reasons. They’ll get it done.”
Both agree this season’s been mixed for Bayern, but Kompany has done the job that matters: reclaiming the Bundesliga title.
Leipzig’s Squeaky-Bum Time
Manu: “This game is massive for Leipzig. If they don’t get a result, Champions League football could be gone.”
Stefan: “They’re up against it. Orban and Gulácsi are out. Without them, they’re hopeless.”
Leipzig are under pressure from Dortmund and Freiburg. Without Champions League qualification, they may need to sell key players like Xavi Simons.
Stefan: “They’ve been sleepwalking for years. Leverkusen’s rise is forcing them to wake up.”
Manu: “The issue isn’t ambition. It’s their failure to find the right formula.”
The coaching situation is also in focus. Manu and Stefan suggest Leipzig need to make a bold hire — maybe Sandro Wagner or Cesc Fàbregas.
Freiburg’s Big Chance
Manu: “If Freiburg beat Leverkusen and Leipzig lose, the door to the Champions League really opens.”
Stefan: “Julian Schuster has actually improved on Streich’s work.”
Freiburg are two points ahead of Leipzig. Despite struggling against top-four teams this season, they have a chance to change that now.
Stefan: “They need to break the curse. If you want to be top four, you have to beat top-four clubs.”
They’ve signed a replacement for Ritsu Doan and could have Noah Atubolu back in goal — a major boost. Manu also explained why Freiburg shouldn’t be considered a small club anymore.
Manu: “Freiburg’s greater metro area is bigger than Dortmund. They’re a sleeping giant with real infrastructure now.”
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45:17
Bayern walk to title, Dortmund keep winning and Frankfurt thump RB Leipzig
On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 31 in the Bundesliga. They kick things off with Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Mainz and focus on the remarkable performance of Leroy Sane. Has the German international played his way back into the good books at the Allianz Arena and could now stay at the club next season? They then take a look at Borussia Dortmund’s chaotic 3-2 win over Hoffenheim and marvel at Niko Kovac and his team’s ability to climb back into the top four against all odds. Then, to round up the show, the duo then turn their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt’s emphatic 4-0 win over RB Leipzig and applaud the Eagles for what has been a wonderful season as they all but confirmed Champions League football for next season. Enjoy!
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Bundesliga matchday 31 preview: Who will be the next RB Leipzig head coach? Werder Bremen aim for European finish
On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss two games in particular. On Saturday evening RB Leipzig travel to Eintracht Frankfurt in the hopes of inflicting some serious damage to their fellow top-four contenders. But in the meantime the dynamic duo discuss the names linked with the open managerial post in Leipzig and debate whether the club will be about to convince the right man to replace Marco Rose. They then turn their attention to the Nordderby between Werder Bremen and St Pauli and discuss why Oliver Burke’s decision to leave the club for Union Berlin is not only bad news for Ole Werner’s side but is perhaps also an indication of why all may not be well at the Weserstadion despite their climb up the league table.
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