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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, third and fourth in the Bundesliga table respectively, will take on each other in Der Klassiker in the Bundesliga. Both teams have had some strong performances and some head-scratching ones. We look ahead to the game in this episode, and cover the following:A look at what stood out in Bayern’s win over Viktoria PlzeňIs Bayern — Dortmund the biggest clash in the...

So Bayern Munich have won another game in the Champions League, and it really wasn’t even close. Viktoria Plzen will be counting their lucky stars that this game only ended 5-0, because the early minutes of the game seemed to be building up to a massacre. We saw complete dominance and clinical attacking football as Juian Nagelsmann’s side tore the Czech giants apart. Here are our talking points fr...

In this episode, Schnitzel discusses the following topics at length:Is Sadio Mané better as a left winger? Should Sadio Mané even be starting games right now? Jamal Musiala is the world’s best winger currently and deserves the Kopa TrophyThe 4-2-2-2 and why it is the way to goIs Nagelsmann getting things right tactically? Throwing some shade at Ligue 1, as always. How Viktoria Plzen might line upB...

After four consecutive Bundesliga games without a win, Bayern Munich have responded in solid fashion with a 4-0 win over a struggling Bayer Leverkusen side. The entire front four managed to score as Julian Nagelsmann’s system shone in its ability to create chances and suffocate the opposition with a high press. Even so, after all these poor performances, we have to be wary about declaring the cris...

Between Germany and Bayern Munich, there is no shortage of discussion points for fans to talk about and debate. For those looking forward to the World Cup, we got a sneak peek on what things could look like for Germany in Qatar. For Bayern Munich fans, it is time to re-boot and start over after a tough run in the Bundesliga. Let’s take a gander at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Ger...

Things are not getting easier for Bayern Munich or Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga! Bayern lies fifth while Bayer Leverkusen currently sits fifteenth with only one win to their name in the Bundesliga (and a surprising victory over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League). Without further ado, this is what we have in this episode:A look at how some Bayern Munich players performed over the i...

Former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick must have been run through the gamut of emotions in this one. Germany and England hooked up for a boring, lifeless, and uninspired first half before teaming up to put together a wild, rollicking second half that featured six goals and ended in a 3-3 draw. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of the scoring. The boring first half that has...

Germany failed to impress against Hungary in what can be summed up as a disappointing showing overall, particularly from the attack. If Hansi Flick’s side is to have any shot at going deep in the competition, they simply cannot look so toothless up front. Also, is Germany’s poor form coinciding with Bayern Munich’s poor showings of late mere happenstance, or are the two related? Coming to the situ...

Germany knew it would have a strong challenge against a very game and aggressive Hungary side and that is exactly what Hansi Flick’s boys got during a 1-0 victory for the Hungarians. The loss ended Germany’s 13-match unbeaten streak. Nothing came easy for Germany and an early goal for the Hungarians put the Germans in a very uncomfortable spot for the match. Let’s take a look at what we have on ta...

Bayern Munich might be on international break, but there is a massive amount of news breaking from Säbener Straße despite most of the club’s players being on duty with their international teams. This is what we have on tap for this episode:What to look for as Germany faces off with Hungary and England. An examination of all the drama emanating from Bayern Munich these days...Players complaining ab...

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann might be relived that he is getting a break; plenty of his squad members are away on international duty. In this podcast, we look forward to Germany’s games in the UEFA Nations League against table-topping Hungary and England. In this podcast we discuss:Germany’s squad selections by Hansi FlickCovid cases and injuries impacting the national sideHow Germany mig...

Bayern Munich suffered their first loss of the season against a struggling Augsburg side. With players unable to capitalize on chances and unwilling to track back at times, it seems there are issues popping up everywhere at FC Bayern. Tom and Samrin try to make sense of the issues and discuss the following:What Tom thinks the main issue with Bayern currently isIs Julian Nagelsmann’s job truly at r...

After three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich squared off with FC Augsburg in hopes of finally nailing down three points. Getting that much-needed league victory, however, would once again prove to be a difficult task as Bayern Munich dropped a 1-0 decision to FC Augsburg in an effort that was simply not good enough. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A rundown of the sc...

Bayern Munich will soon set off for an international break, but there is a ton to talk about. We had some mini-controversies emerge this week, plus a HUGE Champions League win over FC Barcelona as the big happenings, but there was plenty more to discuss as well. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:Checking on on where we think Bayern Munich stands entering the final week of the Bundesliga...

Bayern Munich is coming off of a huge performance against Barcelona; in a game of two halves, they looked very nervous in the first half and quite assured in the next. Now, ahead of the international break, Bayern must produce a much-needed Bundesliga win against local rivals FC Augsburg. In this podcast we talk about:Augsburg’s run in the Bundesliga so farAn in-depth look at Augsburg’s last perfo...

After a massive amount of build-up, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona finally hooked up in the Champions League. The match held a lot of intrigue given the return of Robert Lewandowski to his old stomping grounds, the recent uneven form of Bayern Munich, and the pregame controversy with some players not being happy about their respective roles in Bavaria. None of that mattered once the teams hit the...

We’re more than a month into the season and Bayern Munich have drawn three games in a row. Granted those games were only in the Bundesliga, and were punctuated by wins against Viktoria Koln in the Pokal and Inter Milan in the Champions League, but it’s still a poor return for a team searching for its eleventh consecutive title. Now, Bayern face the prospect of reuniting with Robert Lewandowski in...

Bayern's 2-2 draw against Stuttgart was a disappointing, yet well-deserved result. Here are the talking points from the podcast:The stat sheet, and how it doesn’t correlate with the resultBayern Munich’s complacencyMatthijs de Ligt’s howler of a gameSerge Gnabry’s appalling form, and whether he should be starting anytime soon for BayernWhy Sabitzer should be starting over Goretzka against Barcelon...

Bayern Munich pulled out a nice victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League after a disappointing showing against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga last weekend. While Julian Nagelsmann as done a good job of managing his personnel, the recent lack of precision, efficiency, and synchronicity on offense has some fans mildly concerned. Like always, there is plenty to talk about — including those is...

Bayern Munich is coming off of consecutive draws in the Bundesliga (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Union Berlin) and is facing another team, who will likely be happy to pack eight or nine players into the box in hopes of squeezing out a point on the road — VfB Stuttgart. Sitting in third place, Bayern Munich will have to find a way to break through offensively, but a lot will depend on who Julian Nagel...

So Bayern Munich open their account in the Champions League with a solid 2-0 win over Inter Milan. Beating one of the strongest teams in Italy at their home ground might be cause for celebration in other cases, but many fans feel this one was a little bit frustrating. At least this puts the team in a solid position before facing FC Barcelona on MD2.Here are our talking points from the game:Why a g...

Bayern Munich have dropped points in two league games in a row, and now proceed into the Champions League with a less-than-stellar recent record. Thankfully Inter aren’t exactly faring too great themselves, but they will look at the Union Berlin game and maybe have a few ideas about how they should set up their team. In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel discuss:The many times Bayern Munich have bee...

It’s happened again. After an amazing start to the season, Bayern Munich have suffered a second consecutive draw to Union Berlin, putting an end to the perceived invincibility of this side. With Champions League games starting up again, it’s a very bad time for Julian Nagelsmann to hit a bump in the road. Here are our talking points from the game:Bayern Munich draw yet again thanks to some staunch...

Bayern Munich once again could not find a way past Borussia Mönchengladbach and settled for a draw, but rebounded with a nice win over Viktoria Köln in the DFB-Pokal. Even with all of the action on the pitch, there was still a lot to talk about off of it. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:Assessing the club’s performances against Gladbach and Viktoria Köln. Bayern Munich’s...

This mouthwatering fixture has all the elements of a blockbuster showdown. As always, everything you’ll require to prime yourself for the game has been covered in the pod, including the following:Union Berlin’s form, and why they are so fearsomeBayern Munich’s form and recent fixturesReflection (more like a state of denial) on Bayern’s most recent Bundesliga gameUnion Berlin’s key playersUnion’s l...