Born in the post-Soviet Space the Futbolgrad Network brings you independent, and reliable, football journalism from around the world. Our podcasts have a special focus on the former USSR, the Bundesliga, as well as the United States and Mexico. Our goal is to explore the world through the prism of t…
The Futbolgrad Network podcast is an excellent source of coverage for European football leagues, particularly the Bundesliga. The hosts, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski, along with occasional guests, provide insightful analysis and discussion on the major stories and themes of the season. As a Leverkusen fan, I appreciate that this podcast doesn't lump them in with the "plastic clubs," but gives them the attention they deserve. Being in the US, it's often difficult to find people to discuss the Bundesliga with, so listening to this podcast has brought a sense of community and camaraderie as I hear perspectives from fellow fans. The chemistry between the hosts is evident and contributes to enjoyable conversations.
One of the best aspects of The Futbolgrad Network podcast is its comprehensive coverage of all clubs in the Bundesliga, not just focusing on the top teams. They spend more time discussing clubs with big news, which caters to all fans. The analysis provided is well thought out and brings forth interesting insights that enhance my understanding and appreciation for German football as a whole. Additionally, I highly recommend subscribing to their substack for newsletters and additional episodes. It's a great way to stay informed and delve deeper into football topics.
However, one possible drawback is that sometimes there are mispronunciations or errors when it comes to team or player names by the host. This can be a bit distracting for listeners who are familiar with these names. Additionally, some listeners may find that there is too much political commentary in certain episodes. While it's important to have diverse perspectives, it's understandable if some listeners prefer to keep politics separate from their football discussions.
In conclusion, The Futbolgrad Network podcast is a fantastic resource for Bundesliga fans looking for insightful coverage and analysis of their favorite league. The hosts bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for German football while maintaining objectivity and catering to fans of all clubs. Whether you're looking for predictions, transfer news, or in-depth discussions, this podcast has it all. It's a must-listen for any Bundesliga fan who appreciates a deeper look below the surface.
Three games to watch in German football returns. This week, Manu breaks down Fortuna Köln vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hertha Berlin vs. 1. FC Magdeburg, and the Bundesliga Topspiel: Schalke vs. Bayern Munich. Manu takes a close look at all three games, highlighting players to watch, potential storylines, and more! Enjoy! Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
Dan, Matt and Manu break down Bayern Munich's Champions League draw and analyze whether they are once again one of the favourites in the competition. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
Borussia Dortmund have loaned Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, but can the young Englishman replace the injured Giannis Konstantelias? Manu and Matt break it all down. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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 last show of the weekend, Dan and Stefan round up Matchday 1 of the Bundesliga by discussing both of Sunday's games, as well as some big news out of Dortmund. They kick things off by reacting to confirmation from Dortmund that new signing Giannis Konstantelias would be out of action with an ACL injury. How long will the winger be off the pitch, and will BVB look to replace him before the transfer window shuts? We discuss all that and more. They then turn their attention towards the Bundesliga action, starting with Freiburg's humbling victory over Werder Bremen, before taking a closer look at what went wrong for Schalke in their heavy defeat to Augsburg. Are German football's former giants destined to go down this season, or could they learn a thing or two from their mid-table counterpartS? 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 On this week's main show, Manu is joined by Matt, who is on location in Dortmund. The two kick off the show with Borussia Dortmund's impressive 2-0 win over Hamburger SV. Then the two chat about Bayern Munich as the Rekordmeister smashed VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. While Bayern looked impressive, do we need to worry about Stuttgart's performance? Then they chat about Elversberg's Neil Armstrong moment, El Mala's impact for Köln and the return of Die Launische Diva am Main. 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
Three games to watch in German football is back. This week, Manu breaks down Saarbrücken vs. Rostock, St. Pauli vs. Kaiserslautern, and Dortmund vs. HSV. Manu takes a close look at all three games, highlighting players to watch, potential storylines, and more! Enjoy! Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
Leon Goretzka has joined Aston Villa. But what can the former Bayern Munich star add to the Premier League club? Stefan and Manu break it all down. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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 Munich have won the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer SuperCup. Manu and Dan were on location to give you their post-match analysis. 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 On this week's main show, Manu and Dan break down Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Franz Beckenbauer SuperCup. They discuss conversations they had before and after the game about the latest news from both clubs' camps, including a brief update on Harry Kane's contract status. Later, Manu is joined by Bundesliga Executive Vice President, Americas Robin Austermann to chat about the US television deal. Austermann breaks down how the new television deal works in the United States, what will change for consumers and how the league plans to grow its brand in the world's largest media market. 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
On the first main show of the 2026/27 season, Stefan, Matt, and Manu sit down to preview the upcoming Bundesliga season. They start by asking whether anyone can challenge Bayern Munich this year. Then they move up and down the table to discuss every club and where they could end up this season. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Germany's federal cartel office has strengthened 50+1 in German football. Manu and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the decision as well as further implications. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
Borussia Dortmund continue their talks to sign Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. Manu and Stefan break down the latest and discuss why they both feel that this will now get done. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
Yan Diomande is set to join Real Madrid. But what can the young winger add to the club? Manu and Dan break it all down. Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join 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
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW On what is most likely the last Gegenpressing podcast before we take a short break ahead of the new season, Manu and Stefan sit down to round-up the 2026 World Cup. They discuss Spain's success, but then go into greater detail on why Thomas Tuchel struggled with England and why Julian Nagelsmann failed so dramatically with Germany. They then wrap up the show debating whether Jürgen Klopp can make a real difference when he is inevitably named the next Bundestrainer in the coming days or weeks. 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/joinKarim Adeyemi is set to sign for Barcelona. What will the winger add to Barça, and what will his departure mean for Borussia Dortmund? The boys break it all down! 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
Manu and Stefan chat about Johan Manzambi and why he his one of the hottest prospects this summer. Could he join Newcastle United? The boys discuss all that. 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
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany's national team coach, just days after their humiliating World Cup exit against Paraguay — and Manu & Stefan break down exactly how it all fell apart. In this episode, the guys dig into the DFB meeting in Frankfurt that led to Nagelsmann's resignation, why stepping down (rather than getting fired) was the smart financial move, and the wild 180-degree turnaround from his post-Paraguay press conference where he insisted he was staying until Euro 2028. They trace the arc of his career — from wonderkid at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig, to Bayern Munich, to the German national team — and ask the tough question: did Nagelsmann ever actually have the players, or the personality, to succeed at this level? From designer outfits to tactical inflexibility to simply not knowing which players were even eligible to play for Germany, nothing is off limits. Plus: why this might be the least talented "player pool" in German football in over 15 years, what Nagelsmann needs to do to rebuild his reputation, and why Manu is (mostly) resisting the urge to say "I told you so."
On this week's main show, Manu and Matt were joined by FC Augsburg CEO Michael Ströll and sporting director Benjamin Weber. We chatted with them about the World Cup and trying to grow the Augsburg brand in the United States. We also had the chance to talk to them about last season, why it didn't work out with Sandro Wagner, and how Manuel Baum managed to turn the season around. Finally, Weber speaks about his time with Thomas Tuchel and whether he can be a success with England. Enjoy! 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/joinDid Julian Nagelsmann get his squad selection wrong? The boys chat about this and much more. 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 Veth continues his journey at the World Cup. Up next, he previews Germany vs Paraguay. Will Germany's journey end at this stage? What can we expect from Paraguay? What is the latest from the Joshua Kimmich debate, and will we see any changes? Manu breaks all that down and more. 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 What, if anything, did we learn from Germany's defeat to Ecuador? The boys break it all down. 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 Germany will play their final group stage game on Thursday against Ecuador. Manu Veth continues his reporting from the World Cup with his latest preview show. 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
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score a brace against Ivory Coast. The goals secured Germany's win. Should he start for Germany from now on? The boys discuss. 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 is headed to Toronto tonight to cover Germany vs Ivory Coast. But before he jumps on a plane to fly from the West Coast to Toronto, he brings you the latest updates from the Germany camp, discusses key players and possible lineups. 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 Manu is live on location from Houston for a brief Germany vs Curaçao match preview. What is the latest team news for Germany? As Julian Nagelsmann drops some major lineup news. Also, some impressions from the host city, Houston. 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 Germany will kick off the tournament in Houston on Sunday against Curaçao. But after two failed World Cup performances, how far will Die Nationalmannschaft go this time? In this episode, Dan and Manu break down the squad, position by position; they analyze the World Cup opponents and break down Germany's complicated path to the final following the group stage. 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
Bayern Munich have beaten VfB Stuttgart to secure their first double since 2020. Dan and Manu were at the Olympiastadion and have now returned to the Preußische Landwirtshaus to break down the game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manu and Dan are live on location in Berlin. They preview the DFB Pokal final between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart. What are the expectations for Saturday? What did the players and coaches say before the game? Then they move on to discuss the national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Matt and Manu break down all the drama in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. They start the show by discussing the dramatic finish at the bottom of the second division, where Fortuna Düsseldorf were relegated on goal difference. They then moved on to the promotion battle, where Elversberg got to celebrate while Hannover shed tears. Then they chat about Paderborn reaching the relegation playoffs, where they will face Wolfsburg after their victory over St. Pauli. Finally, they chat about the top of the Bundesliga table, where Stuttgart celebrated reaching the Champions League, and Freiburg looked in good form ahead of their big Europa League final against Aston Villa. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's three games to watch, Manu takes you once again across German football. We begin the journey in the Bundesliga, where St. Pauli and Wolfsburg fight each other in an attempt to avoid direct relegation. Then we move down the table to discuss the relegation battle in the 2. Bundesliga, where Fürth face an almost impossible task in Düsseldorf. Finally, we move to the Thuringia Derby between Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Stefan, Dan and Manu break down an emotional farewell to Dortmund's Niklas Süle and Julian Brandt. While Brandt is set to continue his career elsewhere, Süle has announced his retirement. The boys break down what led to Süle's decision and whether he has truly done enough with his career. They then speculate what is next for Brandt, who, like Süle, never seemed to have done enough with his talent at Dortmund. They then shift gears to talk about Stuttgart smashing Leverkusen, putting them in the driver's seat for a top-four finish. Finally, they break down what looks like a dramatic finish in the relegation battle. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Three Games to Watch, Manu focuses on the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. In the first division, there is a massive Champions League decider between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. Then in the 2. In the Bundesliga, Schalke are visiting their friends in Nürnberg for what will likely be part two of a big party. Finally, Düsseldorf host Elversberg. One tries to go up, the other is fighting for safety, which pretty much guarantees drama. There is also one honorable 3. Liga mention. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Dan, Matt, and Manu break down the biggest stories from Bundesliga matchday 32. They kick things off by discussing the relegation battle as Gladbach, Union Berlin, and Hamburg have now booked their ticket for the 2026/27 season. Then they move on to Gelsenkirchen, where Schalke celebrated promotion back to the Bundesliga. Finally, they chat about Eintracht Frankfurt, where head coach Albert Riera appears to have lost the plot. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every week, Manu Veth highlights three games to watch in German football. This week we feature two crucial Champions League qualification games in the Bundesliga, then we head to the Frankenderby, before rounding it up with a big promotion clash in the 3. Liga. Bonus game this week. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt, Manu and Stefan are back to break down the latest Bundesliga weekend. The lads kick off with RB Leipzig's comfortable win over Union Berlin, asking whether Union's relaxed attitude in the mixed zone should be setting off alarm bells and whether the players staged a boycott of their own. Leipzig, meanwhile, are firmly on course for a Champions League return.Then it's the "Rhine derby" as Köln hosted Leverkusen. Despite a performance full of fight and an xG that told a very different story, Köln came away empty-handed, with Patrick Schick once again proving to be Leverkusen's lifeline. Stefan draws on his Monday Bulletin analysis and reaches for a Pirates of the Caribbean metaphor to explain why Köln never quite turn up when it matters most.The relegation battle takes centre stage as the boys examine St. Pauli's loss to a resurgent Heidenheim, raising the question: could Frank Schmidt's side pull off a great escape? And with Köln, HSV and others all stumbling along with 31 points, who's actually going to blink first? Manu also calls Schalke's promotion to the Bundesliga. Consider it official. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:55 RB Leipzig 3-1 Union Berlin 14:56 FC Köln 1-2 Leverkusen 30:06 Heidenheim 2-0 St Pauli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every week, Manu Veth highlights three games you should watch across German football. This week, Manu kicks things off with the Rheinderby between Köln and Leverkusen, where there is a lot on the line on either end of the table. Then he moves on to Paderborn versus Schalke. Can Schalke make a big step towards returning to the Bundesliga? Then, finally, we head to Munich, where Bayern Munich will face Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal at the Allianz Arena. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manuel Veth, Dan Whighton, and Stefan Biankowski are back to break down a landmark weekend in German football. Bayern Munich are champions once again, brushing aside an early Stuttgart goal to clinch the title in style, and the guys have exclusive quotes from a Philipp Lahm roundtable on what this moment means for the club. But the title race isn't the only headline. Union Berlin have made history by appointing a female head coach in Marie-Louise Eta: a groundbreaking moment for the Bundesliga and German football as a whole. The guys dig into what this means for the club and the broader game, despite her first game being a defeat to Wolfsburg. And in a pulsating relegation six-pointer, Werder Bremen edged out HSV in the derby to hand themselves a crucial lifeline, while heaping more pressure on their rivals with just four games left to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with the Nordderby between Werder and Hamburger SV. This will be the first time these two meet in the Bundesliga at the Weserstadion since 2018. There is also plenty on the line; HSV can make a big step towards staying in the league, and Werder can pull their rivals back down into the relegation zone. Then Manu heads to the 2. Bundesliga and 3. Liga to focus on the promotion race as Hannover host Paderborn and Energie Cottbus play Rot-Weiss Essen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Stefan, Matt, and Manu break down the latest Bundesliga news. They kick off the show with the news that Union Berlin have fired head coach Steffen Baumgart and have replaced him with Marie-Louise Eta. Eta becomes the first female head coach in any of Europe's top five leagues. Then they chat about Nico Schlotterbeck's new contract with Dortmund. How important is that exit clause in his deal, and what has the fan reaction been like? Finally, the three touch on Schalke, who, after a massive win over Elversberg, are on course to return to the Bundesliga. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with the Bundesliga Topspiel between St. Pauli and Bayern Munich. With Bayern's focus on the Champions League, can St. Pauli shock the Rekordmeister? Then Manu previews the crucial promotion battles between Elversberg and Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga and Osnabrück vs Cottbus in the 3. Liga. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Stefan, Matt, and Manu break down the biggest talking points from Bundesliga matchday 28. They kick off the show with Matt joining from Frankfurt, where he just witnessed a late Köln comeback to rescue a valuable point in the relegation battle. Then the three move on to chat about Borussia Dortmund and Niko Kovač's situation at the club. Dortmund could break their own points total record this season, yet there is a general feeling of discontent in and around the club. Finally, Stefan and Manu discuss Bayern's comeback win over Freiburg and whether it will affect Tuesday's showdown with Real Madrid. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with the 3. Liga promotion clash between Rot-Weiß Essen and MSV Duisburg. Not only are there three massive points on the line, but this is also a big derby in the Revier region. Then we head to the 2. Bundesliga where Hannover host Elversberg for a massive promotion clash. Finally, in the Bundesliga, Union Berlin host St. Pauli. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Matt, Dan, and Manu break down a chaotic Bundesliga Sunday. The three discuss Köln's firing of head coach Lukas Kwasniok after a wild 3-3 draw against rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach. Was it the right decision? Then they move on to Dortmund's announcement that the club and sporting director Sebastian Kehl will go their separate ways immediately. Who is set to come in, and what does that mean for the Black and Yellows? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with one of the biggest games in German football, the Rheinderby between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Not only is this a massive rivalry, but it is also a must-win for both teams in the relegation battle. Then Manu heads to the 2. Bundesliga to preview first against second as Darmstadt host Schalke. Finally, in the 3. Liga, Bundesliga founding members MSV Duisburg and 1860 Munich try to stay in the promotion race. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first main show of the week, Matt, Dan, and Manu break down everything you need to know about Bundesliga matchday 26. They kick off the show with the Topspiel between HSV and Köln and then chat about the relegation battle as a whole. Did Mainz really win because of a pigeon? The boys chat about that too. Then they chat about Leverkusen against Bayern and the refereeing decisions. Are Bayern in danger of turning into Real Madrid with their post-game comments? Finally, they touch on Stuttgart's win over Leipzig and what it means for the top-four race. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with the 3. Liga promotion clash between Hansa Rostock and MSV Duisburg. He then heads to the Bundesliga Topspiel, where Hamburger SV look to make a big step towards fighting off relegation. Their opponents 1. FC Köln, in the meantime, face a must-win scenario. Then, finally, we head to the 2. Bundesliga, where Kaiserslautern host a talent-studded Karlsruher SC for the Südwest Derby. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first main show of the week, Manu and Matt recap Bundesliga matchday 25. They kick off the show with the news that Julian Brandt is going to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer. Is he just the first domino to fall in Dortmund? Are we finally going to see a major squad overhaul? They then move on to Köln to discuss what the defeat to Dortmund means for the club, before discussing Wolfsburg's defeat to Hamburger SV. With Wolfsburg four points adrift, are Die Wölfe set to be relegated this year? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu kicks off the show with the original Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Manu breaks down why this game has real historical significance in Germany. Then he moves on to the 2. Bundesliga, where Bochum host Kaiserslautern in Das Topspiel. This is a game between two clubs that should probably be in the Bundesliga. Then, finally, Manu heads to the Regionalliga Nordost, where two former GDR giants, Lokomotive Leipzig and Carl-Zeiss Jena, face each other in what is a crucial promotion clash. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Stefan and Manu break down Bundesliga matchday 24. They start the show at the bottom of the table, where St. Pauli and Werder Bremen managed big wins in the relegation battle, and Wolfsburg now face the abyss. What would relegation mean for Die Autostädter? They then move on to discuss Bayern's 3-2 win in Der Klassiker over Dortmund. What does the result mean for Dortmund going forward? Finally, they break down what was an excellent performance by Bayern. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's ‘Three Games to Watch in Germany' installment, Manu is joined by Dan to take you across the Bundesrepublik to highlight three games you should be tuning into this weekend. The two kick things off by previewing Fortuna Düsseldorf against Bochum. What is the latest on Fortuna for All? They then chat about the promotion clash between Energie Cottbus and SC Verl. Who are SC Verl? Tune in to find out! Finally, they give a quick preview of Der Klassiker. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's main show, Manu and Dan break down the biggest talking points of Bundesliga matchday 23. They kick things off with Bayern Munich's 3-2 win over Frankfurt. Who was to blame for the almost-Frankfurt comeback, and does the club have a leadership issue with Joshua Kimmich as captain? The two also dive into Vincent Kompany's comments on the racism incident during the Benfica-Real Madrid match. Then the two focus on Dortmund. After dropping two points against Leipzig, are they now out of the title race? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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