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Bayern Munich faced recently promoted FC St Pauli in a game everyone thought Bayern would run off with. But that wasn’t exactly the case. St Pauli put up an incredible performance against Der Rekordmeister tonight, with a rock solid defense and a creative offense (something Bayern lacked) that they used to hold their own. After a hard fought game like tonight’s, there’s bound to be loads to analyz...

Bayern Munich is in the midst of a scorching hot stretch and Harry Kane has been a big part of the team’s success. So why is Bayern Munich already seeking another striker when Kane’s deal does not end until 2027? Apparently, the planning has begun and there are a lot of options under consideration...but who will be the ultimate selection? That is a big question and we’ll discuss it. What should we...

Bayern Munich will be looking to stay hot against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. After trouncing Union Berlin last weekend and taking out Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, Bayern Munich is riding the wave of momentum. Will it continue? Let’s talk about that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich is looking to stay hot. A look at the recent form of each team...

Bayern Munich pulled out a 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League , but it was not easy. It was a shaky start for the Bavarians, who — again — dominated play early on, but were unable to really break through. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Some initial observations on how Bayern Munich managed to pull out a victory. What worked for Bayern Muni...

Are Bayern Munich emerging as the clear favourites for the 2024/25 Bundesliga title? In this week’s Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus delves into this question and explains why Bayern fans should look beyond the recent 4-1 loss to FC Barcelona and embrace the journey under new head coach Vincent Kompany. This episode also covers: Why Tim Kleindienst is quickly establishing himself as one of Germany’s top...

Bayern Munich is red hot, but has a challenge this week as it prepares to face off with Benfica in the Champions League . While that topic along could carry a whole show, Bayern Munich also found out that it will play Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal’s Round of 16 — which ensures one of Germany’s top teams will be going home early. Needless to say, we have a lot to talk about, so let’s get to it....

Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 3-0 in the Bundesliga. The match was never really close as the Bavarians imposed their will on Union Berlin from the outset of the match. Powered by a staunch defense and a relentless attack, Bayern Munich was able to stamp out any threat from Union Berlin and keep the vaunted defense from the visitors on their heels for the entirety of the match. Here is what w...

Bayern Munich is back and looking powerful, but can it last? A lot of that will depend on how the team continues to come together over the course of this season. Given that, there are several key issues that could play out in the coming weeks, which could affect some lineup decisions. Let’s talk about all of that and more: Jamal Musiala seems more like to extend his contract than ever. What does t...

Bayern Munich will be looking to stay hot against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians need to continue to build momentum ahead of next week’s Champions League match against Benfica. Will there be a distraction? Will Bayern Munich look ahead? Let’s get right down to business and talk about the squads as they head into the match: Bayern Munich is seeking to continue build momentum, but wil...

Bayern Munich was playing against Mainz 05...and some ghosts. Getting past the second round has become extremely difficult for new Bayern Munich coaches, but Vincent Kompany managed to break the “curse” and lead the Bavarians to a 4-0 victory. Bayern Munich used a staunch first half effort to power the squad and a hat-trick from Jamal Musiala to overwhelm Mainz 05. Simply put, Bayern Munich domina...

Bayern Munich is set to take on Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal in what should be a much more competitive match than the one that the Bavarians dominated over the weekend against VfL Bochum. Let’s get right down to business and talk about the squads as they head into the match: Bayern Munich is seeking to continue build momentum, but will the squad start to earn a reputation for beating up on weaker tea...

As we enter the cold, grey, and rainy autumn days - the Bundesliga is beginning to take shape. This episode of the Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl will dive into Nuri Sahin’s inconsistent Borussia Dortmund and Xabi Alonso’s defensively fragile Bayer Leverkusen. It will also feature a special Bundesliga Stadium Awards segment, where Marcus will share his picks for: Best home atmosphere Best...

Bayern Munich visited VfL Bochum and took care of business, though it was not in an overly convincing way. Dominant? Yes. Convincing? Well...it was poor competition, so it is tough to say. At least Bayern Munich did what it needed to do.  At this stage, the Bavarians should overwhelming an overmatched side like VfL Bochum, but that did not happen. Let’s dive into with with this combination Bavaria...

Bayern Munich ran the gamut of emotions from “We’re back!” during a 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart to “Oh, no!” after getting dismantled 4-1 by FC Barcelona in the Champions League . So, we are here to address all of it and why waste any more time in bantering. Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Where can Bayern Munic...

Bayern Munich will look to bounce back from its Champions League defeat at the hands of FC Barcelona with a Bundesliga game against a VfL Bochum squad that is in complete turmoil. Will Bayern Munich play angry and show resilience or will they sulk and meander through an unmotivated effort against an inferior team? The feeling here is that the Bavarians are going to want to show...something. Heart?...

Bayern Munich travelled to Spain to take on FC Barcelona ...but this was not your older brother’s Barca. Hansi Flick had his team aggressive, creative, and relentless (shades of his tenure at Bayern Munich) and maybe most importantly, Flick had his squad prepared to take advantage of Bayern Munich’s iffy backline — and that is exactly what the Catalans did to snare a 4-1 victory. Needless to say,...

Welcome back to episode 7 of the Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl ! The Bundesliga is starting to take shape as we gear up for another round of European competitions. Matchday 7 saw Bayern Munich return to winning ways, Leverkusen once again benefited from a stroke of luck, and Dortmund narrowly edged out FC St. Pauli. Additionally, this episode will cover: Why RB Leipzig may be Bayern Munic...

Few things are inevitable in football, but Bayern Munich vs FC Barcelona has certainly felt that way in recent years. The two FCBs have an incredibly lopsided record in the UEFA Champions League, with Bayern not just winning games, but winning them by some margin, year after year, ad nauseam. The links between these two clubs are numerous — Barca employ former Bayern Munich men in both Robert Lewa...

Bayern Munich fended off a frustrating first half to put forth a dominant effort in the second half to secure a 4-0 victory over visiting VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians used three second half goals from Harry Kane and one more from Kingsley Coman to race from VfB stuttgart, who looked worn down by the Bavarians throughout the final 45 minutes. There is a lot to talk about, so let’s...

Bayern Munich is back in action and — like always — there is a lot to talk about with the team. The Bavarians have a big match with VfB Stuttgart, but there are a lot of high-level subjects that have rushed to the forefront of what fans are debating, so let’s get to it! This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: The connections between...

Bayern Munich is back in action and we are thrilled about getting to see the squad lace up their boots to take on a very tough VfB Stuttgart side in the Bundesliga this weekend. There is a lot to talk about, so let’s down to discussing why this match is so intriguing: Why VfB Stuttgart is a challenge for Bayern Munich, but still has a way to go to get back to where it was last season. A look at wh...

What an international break. With even more injuries adding up since the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Germans still found a way to win. Undav was missed up top but newcomer Jamie Leweling silenced all the doubters by stunning the Netherlands with a remarkable strike. In this episode, we discuss the following: The lineup that Julian Nagelsmann picked, and the absence the injuries have l...

Even when Bayern Munich is on a break, there are ample subjects to talk about. We will definitely tackle some hot topics brewing in Bavaria, but the German national team is also looking like things are clicking under Julian Nagelsmann, so let’s hop right into some chatter about why things are going so well at the moment: Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany is — gasp! — inspiring. The former Bayern Munich...

Well, that was easy. While it wasn’t a 5-0 drubbing like the Hungary game during the last international break, Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side demonstrated their superiority while barely allowing Bosnia and Herzegovina an inch. In this episode, we discuss the following: The lineup that Julian Nagelsmann picked, and the absence of a certain Bayern Munich player. Deniz Undav may be the striker that...

Bayern Munich is on break, but that does not mean that there is not a lot to talk about. We have a lot to discuss on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show, so let’s get right down to it: A look at where each position group stands for Bayern Munich at this break. What’s working, what’s not, what we should keep an eye on moving forward. Breaking down “The Kompany Rules.”...