Die Fussball Bros

It’s a packed 50th episode, featuring everything from World Cup qualifiers and Germany’s hot new retro shirt, to TV rights deals and why the active fan scene is up in arms again. Then, of course, there’s the actual football where Bayern turns a double deficit into a six-goal drubbing, while Dortmund can’t hold on to a two-goal lead. The Black and Yellows fared better in the UCL, beating Villarreal...

After taking down former nemesis Bayer Leverkusen with ease despite resting plenty of starters, Bayern Munich traveled to Paris and ridiculed PSG for a half before grinding out the win with a man down. If PSG with a man up can’t stop the Bavarian juggernauts, who can? We examined the schedule. Meanwhile, Leipzig is back in form and looking to extend their run against a surprisingly successful Hoff...

Bayern looks unbeatable right now, Leverkusen does not. Can Bayer still take something home from their visit to Munich? Meanwhile, Leipzig hosts Stuttgart in a duel for number one challenger to the throne. The Sandro Wagner hype has turned into spite. Augsburg has lost a lot of games and, more concerning, their defensive identity. Equally ambitious but poor performing: Paul Simonis Wolfsburg, who...

Get ready for Germany’s biggest game. Why Harry Kane makes Luis Díaz look pedestrian, Nico Schlotterbeck should be worth $100M, and the referee needs to keep a close eye on Jonathan Tah. That plus the secret how Niko Kovac can escape Munich with something tangible in this Klassiker episode.

Union Berlin stuns Eintracht Frankfurt, and Baumgart, true to himself, celebrates with a red card and flipping the bird. Was the one-game suspension enough? Has the Wagner magic already run out in Augsburg? Meanwhile, Hamburg fans finally get to see goals and even the first home win in the Bundesliga in almost a decade! The Bavarian goal factory made an appearance in Hoffenheim. With Leverkusen an...

Memorable moments on matchday one in the Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt stormed to the top of the table, Borussia Dortmund had an 8-goal frenzy in Turin, and Bayern dismantled the reigning Club World champions. Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, Kasper Hjulmand has Leverkusen back on track, thanks to the golden foot of Grimaldo. The next coaching position is already vacant as Gladbach coach Gera...

Germany’s defeat to Slovakia marks the first time the four-time world champion lost a World Cup qualifier on the road. The Bros are stunned and looking for reasons. After axing Erik ten Hag in record time, Leverkusen hired Dane Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach. His first match? A statement game against the red-hot Eagles from Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Hamburg travels to Munich for the first tim...

Another great matchday kicked off with a lopsided Hamburg derby. Erik ten Hag set the record for earliest exit from the Bundesliga after a wild ending in Bremen. Bayern Munich struggled in the second half as well, but escaped Augsburg with all 3 points to remain at the top of the table. The two other clubs still perfect in the league? Cologne and Frankfurt! The Eagles are flying with Ekitiké'...

The first matchday had a few surprises up its sleeve, but the rest of the footy week was even more entertaining. Borussia Dortmund completed a slew of signings while yet another Bayern target slips from their grasp as Woltemade will join Newcastle for a record fee—are times a'changing in the south? Before leaving, Woltemade partook in one of the most epic cup games of this decade, as Stuttgar...

After a deserved summer break, the Bros reconnect for the first episode of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Bayern and Dortmund haven’t set the transfer market on fire, but there’s still reason for optimism. Meanwhile, Leverkusen underwent a major overhaul. Is it a make-or-break year for Erik ten Hag? Heidenheim are the unanimous relegation favorite, but who else will join them in the drop zone? Thi...

Coming off an intense month of football and travel, it's time to close the book on the Club World Cup. We'll be recapping what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised us. Meanwhile in Germany, the Woltemade transfer saga has dominated the headlines, while groundbreaking developments on the 50+1 rule and major shake-ups in Leipzig and Leverkusen have changed the landscape.

This is probably the most explicit show we've ever recorded. The FIFA Club World Cup has brought some remarkable football and fans to our shores. It hasn't all been perfect, but the excitement has been palpable—and at times, a bit too much! From Filly's disdain and tirade for PSG, to overzealous NJ State Troopers, and of course, some fantastic fans from Japan to Egypt, it's bee...

Germany wraps up the Nations League on a sour note – what needs to change for the World Cup season, and is there any silver lining to be found? Meanwhile, the coaching carousel has been spinning wildly across the Bundesliga! Tilo dives into who the most intriguing new prospect is. Can coaches who found 2. Bundesliga success emulate that in the top flight at clubs like Bremen and Cologne? And Augsb...

Filly unpacks the DFB-Pokal final between VfB Stuttgart and Cinderella story Arminia Bielefeld – a seemingly one-sided affair that turned into a thrilling battle at the end. Meanwhile, FC Heidenheim will play another year in the Bundesliga, defying improbable odds with a last-minute relegation salvation! Braunschweig also secured their 2. Bundesliga status by winning their playoff against Saarbrüc...

The die is cast for another Bundesliga season! On the final match day, Borussia Dortmund completed an improbable climb from 11th to 4th, snatching the last Champions League spot. Freiburg, despite their strong season, fell out of the top 4 after losing to Eintracht Frankfurt at home and will now head to the Europa League. Joining them in continental competition are Mainz, who fended off a deflated...

Bayern Munich celebrated their 34th Meisterschale in Thomas Müller’s final home match. In Hamburg, things got even crazier as the "Red Shorts" returned to the Bundesliga after seven painful years. Bochum and Kiel were relegated, but the "Storks" look much more poised for an immediate comeback. Can Heidenheim still catch Hoffenheim and escape the relegation playoffs? The "H...

FC Bayern Munich wins its 34th Meisterschaft despite a wobbly performance in Leipzig. But with Leverkusen only mustering a late tie in Freiburg, the league title returns to Bavaria. Harry Kane can finally celebrate a league title. Dortmund seizes the golden opportunity to jump the "soda boys" and move within one point of 4th place Freiburg – the final UCL spot. Kiel, too, moves within on...

Leipzig Outclassed by Eintracht, Controversial Dortmund Win, 7-Goal Stunner in Kiel The Topspiel and Champions League spot on the line saw Eintracht Frankfurt rise to the occasion and maul Leipzig 4-0, who tumble out of the top 4. Dortmund won it late amidst Hoffenheim complaints and moved within 3 points of fourth place. Elsewhere, Bayern and Bayer won to postpone title celebrations for at least...

Union and Stuttgart put on a first-half show with a record 8-goal haul and the craziest xG you’ve ever seen. Meanwhile, Dortmund wins the battle of the Borussias and moves up the rankings. Thanks to Leipzig failing to beat lowly Kiel at home, the Black and Yellows are only 4 points out of a UCL spot. All their competitors will take points off each other in the coming weeks, opening a viable path t...

With a chance to close the gap atop the league, Bayer fails to score a single goal in their home match vs. Union Berlin. With Dortmund wrestling away a tie in Munich, the separation remains at six points. Frankfurt scores a big win over Heidenheim, opening a viable road to Champions League football next season. St. Pauli and Hoffenheim come away with big wins over Kiel and Mainz, the latter tumbli...

51 episodes and counting; time flies at die Fussball Bros. Adequately for an anniversary episode, the Klassiker is coming up, and the bros are putting their bets on the line. Both teams suffered a tough week, losing big games and big players. Who will rise to the challenge Saturday? In the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund is all but eliminated, while Bayern still have a shot. Will Thomas Müller...

Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart may have just saved the soul of German football. The third-division side rose to the challenge and bested double winners Bayer Leverkusen in front of a roaring Alm. In Stuttgart, Angelo Stiller lit up the Neckarstadion with a screamer as they ousted Leipzig from the cup and will now meet Arminia in the final. It was a bad week for the soda club all around. After...

The Bundesliga returns with several intriguing games. In Frankfurt, two high-scoring teams, led by their red-hot strikers Ekitike and Woltemade, are battling for European football qualification. Another forward in fine form is Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst. Fresh off his strong showing against Italy, he and the Foals are looking to overtake Leipzig with a home win. However, the player...

Germany beats Italy away for the first time in four decades with a Leon Goretzka reborn. In the Bundesliga, the surprise team battle between Mainz and Freiburg ends all tied up and leaves the former in third position. Frankfurt fans flirt with disaster in Bochum, but Eintracht defends the last qualifying spot for now. But Freiburg isn't done yet and can fully focus on finishing the league str...

The Leverkusen Era is coming to an end. Marred by ineptitude and injuries, Leverkusen goes down over two games against Bayern Munich in the UCL. Meanwhile, Dortmund finds its UCL form again, with Maxi Beier producing his first marquee BVB moment and Emre Can showing balls of steel. In the Bundesliga, home-field advantage is no longer a factor, as no home team secured a win for the second week in a...