Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest Bundesliga matches, focusing on the significant defeats and performances of teams like Dortmund, Stuttgart, Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich. They analyze Dortmund's struggles under Nuri Sahin, Stuttgart's resurgence, Leverkusen's defensive issues, and Bayern's dominant start to the season, while...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview matchday 4 of the Bundesliga season by discussing Eintracht Frankfurt's new-look attack and how well it has started the new season, why Freiburg don't seem to be missing Christian Streich as much as we all thought they might and whether Stuttgart or Borussia Dortmund will come out on top in Sunday's big c...

Sign up for ad-free shows and bonus podcasts here!  On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan discuss Borussia Dortmund's hard-fought victory over Heidenheim and whether Nuri Sahin's team impressed at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night. They then discuss Bayern Munich's emphatic win over Holstein Kiel and the continued struggles the promoted side face in the Bundesliga. Then they fin...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manu Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview the upcoming matches in the Bundesliga, focusing on key fixtures such as Dortmund vs. Heidenheim, Leipzig vs. Union Berlin, and Augsburg vs. St. Pauli. They discuss the contrasting styles and expectations of the teams, the implications of recent performances, and the pressure on coaches and playe...

On this week’s bonus show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic to discuss Julian Nagelsmann’s first post-Euro 2024 Germany squad. The two break down every position and give their overall assessment and expectations from a new look Germany. They also discuss players that could potentially join this team in the short- and medium-term. Finally, they make their case that now, with t...

On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The three dive into the new format of the UEFA club competitions. They discuss how this changes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League and how it will impact the German clubs that play in those competitions. Finally, the three discuss the pros and cons of the new format for German clubs as the...

On this week’s main show, Manu is joined by German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum. The two recap the first two matchdays before the international break and discuss the negatives and positives of a still very young season. Which clubs have disappointed, and which club stood out? They also chat about rising stars Assan Ouédraogo and Paul Wanner and wonder whether Leverkusen’s defeat has b...

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back with a new format for the Bundesliga preview show. They discuss the new Champions League format and express their confusion and skepticism. They then preview the Union Berlin vs. St. Pauli match and discuss the differences between the two clubs. They analyze the performances of both teams in their first match and discuss the challenges they face. They als...

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back for the Bundesliga matchday 1 recap, specifically discussing the Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt matches. The hosts analyze the performances of both teams and highlight the issues and positives they observed. They discuss Bayern Munich's lack of structure and defensive vulnerabilities, as well as Dortmund's p...

In the first of three in-depth episodes previewing the new Bundesliga season, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski make their predictions for the top four spots and pick their potential champions. On today’s show Stefan and Manu discuss the upcoming Bundesliga season and make predictions for the top four teams. They analyze Bayern Munich's chances and the challenges they face in the transfer market....

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt kick things off to chat about Bundesliga ticket prices. After going through the 2023/24 ticket prices, they preview the biggest fixtures of the upcoming first round of the DFB Pokal. Could the likes of Bayern, Dortmund and Frankfurt stumble against lower division opponents? Finally, they chat about the DFL Supercup and wonder wh...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Bayern Munich's failed pursuit of Désiré Doué and Xavi Simons, and how it reflects a trend of the club going after young talents from other leagues instead of developing their own. They also discuss the defensive issues at Bayern and the ne...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Borussia Dortmund's recent signings and departures, including the sale of Niclas Füllkrug and the potential arrival of Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim. They also discuss the transfer of Dani Olmo to Barcelona and the financial details of t...

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by Louis Ostrowski to preview the start of the 2. Bundesliga. To start the show, they chat about the newcomers Ulm, Preußen Münster and Jahn Regensburg. They then move on to discuss stories to watch out for ahead of the season and then discuss the promotion race. Will HSV finally go up? Finally, they chat...

On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss Bayern Munich’s continued struggles to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, why Matthijs de Ligt may be staying put in Munich and why Arsenal may be able to tempt Leory Sané back to the Premier League. The pair also discuss Stuttgart’s moves to replace Deniz Undav, who now looks set to stay at Brighton, by making a move for Leverkus...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Chris Führich's decision to stay at VfB Stuttgart, which is significant for the club as they have lost several key players. They then move on to discuss Borussia Dortmund's transfer targets, including Yan Couto and Rayan Cherki. They also d...

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in the Bundesliga. They cover topics such as the potential transfer of Sergio Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart's signing of Ermedin Demirović, and Bayern Munich's pursuit of Désiré Doué. They also discuss the need for Bayern to sign a backup striker and the challenges...

On the final podcast of the 23/24 season, Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss how well Germany did over the course of Euro 2024. Julian Nagelsmann has earned a lot of credit for getting the nation back interested in the national team, but did he get his tactics and squad selection right? And what long-term solutions does the young head coach have in place to deal with the older, retiring stars in...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in German football. They focus on Bayern Munich's pursuit of defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha and the potential reshuffling of their midfield, alongside the surprising sale of Matthjias De Ligt. They also analyze the transfers of A...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Manu and Stefan are back to breakdown an incredible performance from Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024. Following a brief discussion about what it was like in Munich in the lead up to Friday’s game, the pair then break down what Germany got so right and what Scotland got so wrong. Julian Nagelsmann impressed immensely with his clever tactics, with a number of...

If you'd like to sign up to our Euro 2024 coverage click here.  In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss Euro 2024 and their plans for covering the games. They also analyze Germany's performance in recent friendlies and highlight the concerns surrounding Ilkay Gundogan's role in the team. The hosts discuss the importance of pre-tournament friendlies a...

In the final regular podcast of the 2023/24 season, Manu and Stefan present the podcast on location at Wembley Stadium, as they took in Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Although the Bundesliga club were unable to win the European Cup, it was a fascinating clash both on and off the pitch and Gegenpressing was there to take it all in. Learn more about your ad choices....

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In the final bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to preview Saturday’s Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Edin Terzic’s side may be the underdogs for this tie, but as the pair explain in today’s show that doesn’t mean they can’t win the clash at Wembley with smart tactics and by exploiting Madrid’s notable weakpoints. All...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the imminent appointment of Vincent Kompany as the head coach of Bayern Munich, discussing his background, tactical approach, and the challenges he faces. The conversation also delves into the squad's composition, potential player movements, and the need for a long-term vision and stability at the club. Chapters 00:00...

On this week’s show Manu and Stefan are joined by AFP German football reporter Dan Wighton to discuss Bayer Leverkusen’s hard-fought victory over Kaiserslautern and what the conclusion to this season means for the start of next season for Xabi Alonso’s side. The trio also discuss Bochum’s heroic comeback in the promotion/relegation play-off, which saw the club beat Fortuna Düsseldorf on penalties...