Best Gegenpressing Podcasts (2025)

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Why Hugo Ekitike is the perfect striker for Liverpool's system 10:21

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into the recent transfer of Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt, discussing the financial aspects of the deal, the player's skill set, and the strategic impl…

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Can Malik Tillman really replace Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen? 10:25

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into the recent transfer of Malik Tillman to Bayer Leverkusen, exploring his journey from the Bayern Munich academy to his development at PSV. The discussion highlights the str…

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Bayern join Frankfurt in race to sign their Hugo Ekitike replacement 11:21

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into the rising star Franjo Ivanovic, his impressive performance in Belgium, and the potential impact of his transfer on clubs like Bayern Munich and Frankfurt. The speakers discus…

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How much will it cost Newcastle to sign Hugo Ekitike? 11:02

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into Newcastle United's recent bid for Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, exploring the complexities of modern football transfers, the role of intermediaries, and the potential imp…

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The Bundesliga's next top striker? Mainz sign smart Burkardt replacement 8:57

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. In this week's second bonus show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the emerging talents from Sturm Graz, particularly focusing on the development of strikers like William Böving. They explore the imp…

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Why Arsenal were right NOT to sign Benjamin Sesko 10:40

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Become a member of our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into the current dynamics of the transfer market, particularly focusing on the evolving role of center forwards in football. It highlights the implications of Arsenal's potential signing o…

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The Club World Cup Round-up Show 58:12

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On the first episode of the new season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's performances in the Club World Cup and the major talking points that have arisen during the competition. When it comes to Bayern, everything now revolves around the unfortunate long-term injury to Jamal Musiala. Can the Munich giants co…

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Leverkusen are making big changes to their tactics under Ten Hag 9:11

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Join our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ or ⁠Substack⁠ to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into Bayer Leverkusen's strategic decisions regarding their striker partnerships, particularly focusing on the future of players Boniface and Schick. The discussion highlights the financial stability of the…

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Why Leverkusen may be happy to sell Edmond Tapsoba to Newcastle 7:50

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This video delves into the potential transfer of Edmund Tapsoba to Newcastle United, discussing the implications of the rumored fee and the player's capabilities. It transitions into Bayer Leverkusen's strategic approach to rebuilding their team and the financial health of Bundesliga clubs compared to those in the Premier League, highlighting the l…

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Do Dortmund even need to replace Jamie Gittens? 15:49

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Join our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ or ⁠Substack⁠ to get access to our two bonus shows each week.In this conversation, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the impending transfer of Jamie Gittens to Chelsea, the financial implications for Borussia Dortmund, and the potential strategies for squad improvement. They analyze Dortmund's current squad depth,…

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How would Nick Woltemade fit in at Bayern Munich? 14:05

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Join our YouTube channel or Substack to get access to our two bonus shows each week.The conversation delves into Bayern Munich's interest in signing Nick Woltemade, a standout player in the U21 European Championships. The discussion highlights the complexities of negotiating with VfB Stuttgart, the player's unique profile, and how he could fit into…

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Why Leverkusen are breaking their transfer record to sign Jarell Quansah 9:04

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Join our Youtube channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week.In this conversation, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent transfer of Jarall Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool, analyzing the implications of this move for both clubs. They delve into the strategic approach of Leverkusen in developing young talent and …

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Is Nico Williams the right player to replace Leroy Sané at Bayern next season? 11:40

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Listen to the full episode by joining our Substack or becoming a member of our YouTube channel. In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the potential transfer of Nico Williams to Bayern Munich, analyzing his performance, skills, and the impact he could have on the team. They reflect on the importance of dynamic players in football …

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Why Leverkusen will NOT be signing Jack Grealish this summer 8:23

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Become a Substack subscriber or a Youtube member to listen to the full version of this episode. On this week's first bonus show, Manu and Stefan discussed an interesting report from the Sun, suggesting that Bayer Leverkusen were interested in signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. The duo break down the story, including the transfer fee and …

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Why Bayern's transfer strategy needs to get back to basics 10:31

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Join our Youtube channel as a member to get access to our two bonus shows each week. In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the evolution of Bayern Munich's transfer strategy, highlighting the club's historical focus on developing young talent and the recent shift towards signing high-profile players. They analyze the implications…

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Why Dortmund are signing Jobe Bellingham 12:51

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In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the ongoing transfer saga of Jobe Bellingham, his potential move to Borussia Dortmund, and the strategic decisions made by Eintracht Frankfurt regarding player acquisitions. They explore the implications of Bellingham's transfer fee, the divided opinions among Sunderland fans about his abilit…

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Leverkusen appoint Ten Hag, Bremen sack Werner and Bayern consider Gakpo move 11:24

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Listen to the full show on Substack or on our YoutTube channel. On the first bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the biggest transfer stories in the Bundesliga. They kick things off by breaking down the big news of the week: Erik Ten Hag is the new Bayer Leverkusen head coach. Will the former Ajax and Man Utd boss be the ide…

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Stuttgart win the German Cup, Heidenheim beat Elversberg to stay in the Bundesliga 37:00

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In our final main episode of the season, we dive into a dramatic weekend in German football as Stuttgart claim the DFB Pokal and Heidenheim secure their Bundesliga status in the relegation play-offs. Manu reflects on a whirlwind road trip across Germany, taking in matches and soaking up the culture, culminating in a remarkable final at Berlin’s Oly…

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DFB Pokal final preview: Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart 46:42

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In the final preview podcast of the season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the coming German Cup final between Arminia Bielefeld and Stuttgart. While the lower-league minows may go into the clash in Berlin as notable underdogs, the pair breakdown Bielefeld’s remarkable run through the competition and explain why “Die Arminen” will be more than…

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Bundesliga transfer round-up: Answering subscriber questions! 13:17

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Listen to the full episode of this show by either joining our Substack as a subscriber or becoming a member of our Youtube channel. On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan hosted a live show with their Substack subscrubers and Youtube members to answer as many questions as they could within the hour. That included: The ups and downs o…

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Köln return to the Bundesliga, Dortmund clinch top four and Müller bids farwell 37:57

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Following a mad final matchday in both the Bundesliga, and 2. Bundesliga, Manu is joined by Matt Ford to break it all down from the RheinEnergieStadion in Köln. The two kick off the show recapping 1. FC Köln’s return to the Bundesliga. They then move on to chat about Borussia Dortmund’s remarkable comeback under Niko Kovac. Is the Croatian the coac…

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Bundesliga matchday 34 preview: Freiburg, Frankfurt & BVB fight for top four, Köln dream of promotion 41:57

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On the final Bundesliga preview show of the season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the biggest talking points from German football this weekend. They kick things off by breaking down the two matches that will decide the final top four in the Bundesliga, as Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt lock horns, while Borussia Dortmund look to avoid any h…

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Bayern say farwell to Müller, Dortmund say hello to the Champions League 1:07:42

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This week’s podcast delves into the emotional farewells of Xabi Alonso and Thomas Müller, highlighting their significant impacts on their respective clubs and the Bundesliga. The discussion covers Dortmund's Champions League aspirations, the legacy of Müller, and the changes in coaching dynamics within the league. The need for Leverkusen to return …

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Bundesliga matchday 33 preview: Holstein Kiel keep up the fight, Bremen still aiming for Europe 53:40

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On this week’s Gegenpressing preview show, Manu and Stefan kick things off by taking a look at HSV’s clash with Ulm in the second division and the prospects of the old giant of German football finally winning promotion back to the Bundesliga after seven years. They then turn their attention towards Freiburg’s trip to Holstein Kiel and breakdown why…

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Bayern Munich are crowned Bundesliga champions! 56:28

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In this episode of the Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the conclusion of the Bundesliga title race, focusing on Bayern Munich's triumph and Harry Kane's first trophy in Germany. They analyze the season's context, player performances, and the impact of coach Vincent Kompany. The conversation also touches on the ch…

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Bundesliga matchday 32 preview: Bayern close in on title, RB Leipzig wobble, Freiburg dream of the top-four finish 46:17

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Manu and Stefan were back for the Bundesliga preview show (a day late due to travel), and there’s plenty to unpack. Here’s your weekly conversation-style recap from the pod: Bayern on the Brink (Without Kane) Manu: “This could be it — if Bayern beat Leipzig, they win the title.” Stefan: “And Harry Kane won’t be on the pitch, which just writes its o…

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Bayern walk to title, Dortmund keep winning and Frankfurt thump RB Leipzig 46:54

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On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 31 in the Bundesliga. They kick things off with Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Mainz and focus on the remarkable performance of Leroy Sane. Has the German international played his way back into the good books at the Allianz Arena and cou…

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Bundesliga matchday 31 preview: Who will be the next RB Leipzig head coach? Werder Bremen aim for European finish 46:40

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss two games in particular. On Saturday evening RB Leipzig travel to Eintracht Frankfurt in the hopes of inflicting some serious damage to their fellow top-four contenders. But in the meantime the dynamic duo discuss the names linked with the open managerial post in Leipzig an…

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Dortmund's late push for Europe, St Pauli and Union avoid the drop with big performances 50:59

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On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss all the major talking points from another fantastic weekend of German football. They kick things off by taking in Borussia Dortmund’s impressive 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach and discuss why Niko Kovac’s team are finally beginning to look like a team capable of finishing in the to…

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Bundesliga matchday 30 preview: European woes for German clubs, Hasenhüttl in serious trouble at Wolfsburg 50:38

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan spend much of the show discussing Eintracht Frankfurt’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League and their quest to finish in the top four in the league to qualify for the Champions League. This then leads to a general discussion about the poor performances of all German clubs in Europe this s…

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Frankfurt thrive, Leverkusen flop and Der Klassiker... confuses? 54:13

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On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend in German football. They kick things off with a breakdown of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in “Der Klassiker”. Should Vincent Kompany’s side be happy with a point or are there bigger issues at play i…

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Bundesliga matchday 29: St Pauli head to Kiel for must-win game, Dortmund face Bayern in (not) "Der Klassiker" 40:25

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss two of the biggest games in the German top-flight this weekend. They kick things off with St Pauli’s trip to Holstein Kiel, where Alexander Blessin’s side will be hoping to put a recent run of bad form on the road behind them to pick up an all-important three points against…

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Bayern beat Augsburg, Dortmund thrash Freiburg and Leverkusen limp on 50:42

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In this episode of the Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest developments in the Bundesliga, including Bayern Munich's injury struggles and their upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan. They also analyze Borussia Dortmund's recent resurgence and their chances in the Champions League against Barc…

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Matchday 28 preview: What's up with Union Berlin? Bayern with injury concerns and Heidenheim look to do a Bielefeld 1:05:02

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On this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu Veth is once again joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The two kick things off with the latest from Union Berlin. Do they have enough to stay in the league as they host Wolfsburg? They then switch their focus to Heidenheim, who look to emulate Bielefeld as they host Leverkusen on Satur…

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What is next for Thomas Müller? Plus Leipzig fire Marco Rose and Borussia Dortmund beat Mainz 56:00

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With Stefan Bienkowski on assignment, Manu Veth is joined by Matt Ford on this week's Gegenpressing main show. The two kick things off by discussing Borussia Dortmund's win over Mainz. They then progress to talk about what this means about the Champions League race, especially as Frankfurt got the job done against VfB Stuttgart in impressive fashio…

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Matchday 27 preview: Why Bochum look so good under Hecking, Bayern's injury crisis and lowly Frankfurt take on crappy Stuttgart 51:54

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On this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview how Manu and Stefan kick things off by discussing Bochum’s trip to Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night and breakdown how Dieter Hecking has done such a good job since taking over the relegation-threatened club. They then turn their attention towards Bayern Munich’s clash with St Pauli and discuss whether…

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Germany beat Italy in dramatic fashion to reach Nations League semi-finals 39:05

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On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan offer up instant reaction to Germany’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Italy, which allowed Julian Nagelsmann’s side to progress to the semi-finals of the Nations League thanks to a 2-1 win in the first leg. They discuss an impressive first half from the hosts, before disecting their complete implosion i…

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Did the Bundesliga title race just return from the dead? 59:53

4M ago59:53

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On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan scratch their heads and try to make sense of another crazy week of Bundesliga football. They begin by taking a closer look at Borussia Dortmund’s somewhat expected defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday night, pondering whether Niko Kovac is actually making any progress with the Black & Yellows. They t…

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Bundesliga matchday 26 preview: Incredible Mainz, Leipzig's Dortmund test and what next for Hoeneß at Stuttgart 47:26

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to preview the biggest talking points ahead of matchday 26 in the Bundesliga. They begin by taking a look at Freiburg’s trip to Mainz and take a closer look at how Bo Henriksen’s side somehow managed to be the surprise package of the season in Germany. They then turn their attention t…

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What is going on in the Bundesliga? Bayern, Dortmund and Leverkusen all lose in same weekend for first time since 1988 54:30

5M ago54:30

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For the first time since April 30, 1988 Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund all lost in the same Bundesliga matchday (thanks for the stat GGFN). So on this week’s main show, Manu and Stefan break down Dortmund’s demoralising defeat to Augburg, Leverkusen’s struggles against Werder Bremen after losing Florian Wirtz to injury and th…

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Bundesliga matchday 25: Kimmich to sign new deal, Rose teetering on the edge, troubled Union travel to Frankfurt 42:12

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On this week’s (slightly late) Bundesliga preview show, Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss a number of the biggest stories in German football ahead of the weekend’s football. They begin with the biggest story of the week, which happens to be Joshua Kimmich’s reported new deal with Bayern Munich. While Stefan struggles to hold back his surprise, Ma…

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Bayern pass Stuttgart test, Leverkusen thump Frankfurt and Dortmund pick up immportant win 58:46

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On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss Bundesliga matchday 24 and the biggest talking points from the weekend's football. They begin by discussing Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 win over St Pauli, which was their first consecutive win in the German top-flight this season. Is Niko Kovac finally turning things around? After…

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Bundesliga matchday 24 preview: Leverkusen take on Frankfurt, Bayern take on Kimmich 44:57

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On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan planned on sitting down to discuss Bayern Munich's trip to Stuttgart but were instead forced to talk about the breaking news that the German giants have withdrawn their contract offer for Joshua Kimmich. Could the German international really leave Bayern this summer? We discuss all that and mo…

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Dortmund beat Union, Leipzig struggle against Heidenheim and Frankfurt get crushed by Bayern 54:55

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On this week’s main Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the three biggest games of the weekend. They start by taking a look at Borussia Dortmund’s emphatic 6-0 win over Union Berlin and ask whether the result was due to the home side performing well or the visitors playing dreadfully. They then take in RB Leipzig’s clumsy 2-2 draw with He…

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Bundesliga matchday 23: Mainz and Gladbach aim for Europe, Frankfurt look to cause an upset in Munich 56:14

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at three games in particular that have caught their eye this weekend. They kick things off with Mainz vs St Pauli and break down why Bo Henriksen’s side have been perhaps the biggest surprise package of the season and whether they could truly push for Europe come the end of the sea…

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Bochum beat Dortmund, Frankfurt claim third and Leverkusen lose the title race 1:04:51

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On this week’s main Gegenpressing show Manu and Stefan kick things off by discussing Borussia Dortmund’s dreadful performance away to Bochum. To the surprise of very few, Niko Kovac’s side struggled in their latest away game and left many wondering whether this team are more likely to get relegated than get back into Europe next season. The duo the…

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Dortmund head to Bochum, Hoffenheim in deep trouble and Leverkusen lock horns with Bayern for the title 49:44

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On this week’s Bundesliga preview show Manu and Stefan sit down to talk about all the major topics ahead of matchday 22 in the German top-flight. They kick things off with the minor Revierderby as Borussia Dortmund make the trip to Bochum in the desperate attempt to contine the good vibes following their win over Sporting. They then discuss the all…

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Bayern thump Bremen, Leverkusen slip up against Wolfsburg and Dortmund fall to Stuttgart 1:09:34

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On this week’s main show Manu and Stefan are joined by Matt to discuss Niko Kovac’s opening game as Borussia Dortmund’s new head coach going up in smoke in a 2-1 defeat to Stuttgart. They then move on to talk about Bayer Leverkusen’s drab 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg and whether or not Xabi Alonso’s side can make up an eight-point gap in the Bundesliga …

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Bundesliga matchday 21: Kovac faces difficult first test, Gladbach take on Frankfurt, St Pauli look to cause havoc in Leipzig 50:51

6M ago50:51

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On this week's Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the major talking points ahead of matchday 21. They begin by discussing Borussia Dortmund's home clash with Stuttgart and whether new head coach Niko Kovac will be able to take advantage of a Swabian side that have had to contend with a difficult fixture li…

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Bayern and Leverkusen get sloppy, Dortmund step back from the brink & why nobody wants to finish in the top four 52:35

6M ago52:35

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On this week’s main Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan round-up the biggest stories from matchday 20 of the Bundesliga. They begin with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich’s continued title challenge, as both German giants picked up all three points but did so in rather unconvincing performances. Could defensive problems in both teams decide who …