Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are back to break down all the major talking points from matchday 14 of the Bundesliga season. They begin the show by discussing RB Leipzig's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday and how Marco Rose's team seem to have not only saved his bacon before Christmas but also remain in contention for a potential title challenge in 2025. They then...

On this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are NOT joined by one another as they attempt to preview this weekend’s German football action despite not being able to schedule a call to record the show. As a result, Stefan breaks down Werder Bremen’s away game at St Pauli and the interesting context of the match on and off the pitch from the relative comfort of an airport l...

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Matt are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend’s Bundesliga action. They start the podcast by discussing Wolfsburg's remarkable form on the pitch and why the Volkswagen Stadion has remained mostly empty this season despite some really nice football on display. They then move on to yet another disappointing Dortmund performance be...

After getting the hilarity of the Club World Cup draw out the way, Manu and Stefan dive into this weekend’s action by previewing RB Leipzig’s must-win game against Holstein Kiel. The pair then consider Borussia Dortmund’s trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach and whether Nuri Sahin’s side can build on their draw with Bayern Munich to claim their first away win of the season. They then wrap up the show...

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend’s Bundesliga action. They begin by breaking down RB Leipzig’s heavy defeat to Wolfsburg and whether the club will sack Marco Rose in the coming weeks, before moving on to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich sharing the points in a 1-1 draw in “Der Klassiker” and trying to decipher...

In this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest fixture in German football this weekend. On Saturday Borussia Dortmund welcome Bayern Munich to the Westfalenstadion for the first “Der Klassiker” of the season and as such the dynamic duo break down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams so far this season and try to predict whether Nuri Sahin or Vincent Kompany will...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In this episode Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into the midweek Champions League drama, analyzing Stuttgart’s crushing 5-1 loss to Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Borussia Dortmund’s professional performance against Dinamo Zagreb. Stuttgart’s defeat exposed deep defensive frailties, with individual errors and a lack of squad depth leaving them vulnerab...

TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE CLICK HERE In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Champions League matches, focusing on the mixed results of Bundesliga teams. They analyze RB Leipzig's ongoing struggles after defeat to Inter Milan, RB Salzburg's inability to stop a renewed Bayer Leverkusen team in the midst of a much-needed resurgence, and Bayern Munich's somewhat professional win over Paris...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dive into a weekend of captivating Bundesliga football action, starting with Bayern Munich’s contentious 3-0 victory over Augsburg, headlined by Harry Kane’s late-game heroics and statistical quirks. The discussion explores Bayern’s over-reliance on Kane and contrasts their current performance with past dominance...

On this week’s preview show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss Borussia Dortmund’s latest test and whether Nuri Sahin’s side can overcome Freiburg at home to fight off growing pressure from fans and critics alike. The duo then take a closer look at the new management team flown in from Austria to try and turn things around at Hoffenheim, before finishing up the show with a deep dive into why Werd...

On this week’s main Gegenpressing show, Manu and Stefan are back with reaction to Germany’s final game of 2024. In a somewhat frustrating clash, Julian Nagelsmann’s team were held to a 1-1 draw with Hungary in the Nations League. The game certainly wasn’t a must-win for Germany, which Nagelsmann showed by starting a number of back-up players. Which in turn allowed the dynamic duo to discuss whethe...

The podcast episode focuses on Germany’s dominant 7-0 victory over Bosnia in the UEFA Nations League. The discussion highlights key players, including Florian Wirtz, who scored twice, and Jamal Musiala, who also delivered a standout performance. The hosts analyze Germany’s tactical approach, including their fluid attack and somewhat solid defense, and reflect on performances from other player such...

On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan break down the news that Hoffenheim have decided to sack head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo and why they may be looking south to Austria for their next manager. The pair also take a look at Jamal Musiala’s remarkable form for Bayern Munich during their 1-0 win over St Pauli, before breaking down Eintracht Frankfurt’s impressive 3-2 win over Stuttgart. Enjoy! L...

In this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss how St Pauli and Bayern Munich became two of German football’s greatest footballing exports from a commercial and marketing standpoint. The duo then break down why Heidenheim have struggled to replicate last season’s heroics and whether Paul Wanner will opt to play for German or Austria. Before finishing up w...

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday nine in the Bundesliga. They kick off the show with full-time reaction to Bayer Leverkusen’s 0-0 draw with Stuttgart, which saw Xabi Alonso’s side slip seven points behind Bayern Munich in the table. The pair then discuss Borussia Dortmund spirited performance against RB Leipzig and h...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski delve into the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on key matchups, team performances, and tactical challenges. They highlight the exciting clash between Leverkusen and Stuttgart on Friday night, analyze Hoffenheim's struggles, and discuss St. Pauli's defensive strengths. The conversation provides insig...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest happenings in the Bundesliga, focusing on Borussia Dortmund's struggles and whether Nuri Sahin has much time left to prove that he’s the man to drive the Black and Yellows forward in the futre. The pair then take a look at the title race involving Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, with Xabi Alon...

On this week’s preview show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the major talking points ahead of matchday eight in the Bundesliga. The pair do a quick round-up of the reaction from Bayern Munich’s defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, before turning their attention to Vincent Kompany’s opponents this weekend. So why did Bochum sack their head coach and sporting director and is there any ho...

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back to discuss the two biggest games in the Bundesliga this weekend. Eintracht Frankfurt went into Saturday’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen as the most in-form team in the German top-flight, but after taking the lead they struggled to keep Xabi Alonso’s side at bay. What does that mean for the Eagles going forward? And how much confidence can Xabi Alonso...

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss three huge games. On Friday, Borussia Dortmund hope to get back to winning ways with a home tie against recently-promoted St Pauli. But can Nuri Sahin’s side really expect all three points against the Hamburg side? Elsewhere, an in-form Eintracht Frankfurt take on an out-of-form Bayer Leverkusen that will have to be at the...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the current state of the Bundesliga, focusing on the title race, the struggles of top teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and the surprising resilience of RB Leipzig. They analyze Bayern's defensive issues after drawing 3-3 with Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund's tactical inconsistencies that led...

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to breakdown Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive win in Turkey in the Europa League and wonder how the Eagles could use their impressive firepower to overcome Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side. The duo also discuss under-pressure Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's job security and whether he needs a win at Stuttgart to keep...

On this week’s main Bundesliga show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 5. The weekend kicked off with Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Bochum, which did little to dispel concerns over Nuri Sahin’s tactics and ability to get the best out of his squad. St Pauli once again made headlines, but this time in a good sense after a somewhat surprising...

On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss Werder Bremen’s tricky start to the season and whether they can get back to winning ways on Sunday against out-of-form Hoffenheim. The duo then discuss who else may be dragged into the relegation race, before taking a look at how well Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt has started the new season. Is the German talent de...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On Saturday Bayer Leverkusen make the trip to Bavaria to take on Bayern Munich in the latest test of their ability to retain their Bundesliga title. Xabi Alonso’s side haven’t started the new season in perfect form, with one defeat already on the board. And they now face a Bayern side that have scored 29 goals in their first six games under new manager Vincent Kompany....