Bavarian Podcast Works

With Bayern Munich’s season essentially over, it is now time for the club to start tying up loose ends for the season — namely hiring a head coach and figuring out what the roster might look like next season.Clearly, the action is just about to start instead of drawing to a close for the season. Let’s take a look at what subjects we dive into for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Hansi Flick looks like he is frontrunner for the Bayern Munich job — can he recapture the magic he once had in Bavaria?Has Thomas Tuchel permanently damaged the relationships with any players? If so, would Flick be able to salvage them?Will it be the end of an era for some players? If so, how would you remember it?What is Tuchel’s legacy with the club?Where do things stand with Alphonso Davies after his hero turn against Real Madrid?Should Bayern Munich blow it all up and start over with a few select returnees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has been left reeling after its dramatic (and frustrating) Champions League elimination at the hands of Real Madrid.Now, the Bavarians must find a way to regroup and finish off its Bundesliga season in a strong manner. It will not be easy, though, as Wolfsburg has experienced a resurgence under Ralph Hasenhüttl.Can Bayern Munich get the job done? Let’s discuss on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at the recent league form of both clubs.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.Will Bayern Munich punt on the final two weeks?Why this game is a matter of pride for the players and should be played that way.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich traveled to Spain with a lot of hope, but played like it was hopeless for much of the match.After Bayern Munich had taken a 1-0 lead, the squad collapsed in the worst possible way.It was heartbreaking, dramatic, and altogether shocking. Bayern Munich eventually lost 2-1 (4-3 on aggregate), so let’s just get to it (and maybe put on “Taps” in the background):A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI and how the changes impacted the team’s performance.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions, including yet another injury for Serge Gnabry.Bayern Munich stunningly poor play eventually caught up to it.Alphonso Davies made his way from “zero to hero” — at least temporarily.How the Real Madrid Mystique came into effect once again as Bayern Munich was not just hosed once, but twice!Are you still reeling from the second Real Madrid goal? We are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally here...Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League...but now it’s the second leg.With the tie knotted at 2-2, every second of this match will be hotly contested. Both squads...and both fan bases will be seeking to leave nothing to chance. Real Madrid will hold the mystique in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, but Bayern Munich will have the drive and desire of needing to salvage what has been a lost season. Can they do it?Let’s find out. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Some thoughts on how Bayern Munich looks coming into the match.Updates on the injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why this is probably the best unit he can pick for this match-up.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is coming off a loss to VfB Stuttgart, preparing to leave for Spain to face Real Madrid in the Champions League, dealing with multiple key injuries, assessing its roster for the offseason, and, oh yeah, looking for a new head coach to replace Thomas Tuchel.That was a mouthful, but also means there is plenty to talk about on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:Peeking at those rumors indicating that Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola could consider a return to Bayern Munich.Eyeing the injuries and form of Bayern Munich ahead of the Champions League match against Real Madrid.Another round of Florian Wirtz rumors...is Bayern Munich planning a major splurge for 2025? If so, what does that mean for Jamal Musiala? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich traveled to VfB Stuttgart for a Bundesliga match, which was the focus for the weekend, but with a date with Real Madrid in the Champions League on the horizon, things were always going to be dicey for the German Rekordmeister.Head coach Thomas Tuchel had injuries to account for, worries about wear-and-tear on key players, and just overall how to best keep his team fit for Wednesday’s UCL showdown.As expected, it was not easy and VfB Stuttgart would come away with a somewhat unlikely 3-1 victory over the Bavarians. There is plenty to discuss, so let’s get down to it on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Postgame Show:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.If this was an audition for Chris Führich, he did well for himselfEric Dier’s toughness has helped adjust the mentality of this squad.The fall of Alphonso Davies has been drastic — and we took a blowtorch to him. Listen in, you won’t want to miss it.Where things stand heading into Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah, so there is a little bit to talk about with Bayern Munich this week.I don’t even know we would waste any time with an intro when there is a three-ring circus going on with Bayern Munich’s coaching search, so let’s get right down to business. Here is what we have on tap on for the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Ralf Rangnick has formally rejected a move to Bayern Munich in favor of keeping his life simple. You can’t fault him for that, but now what?After the rejections from Rangnick, Xabi Alonso, and Julian Nagelsmann have all said “No” to Bayern Munich, is Hansi Flick the “break glass in case of emergency option.”Sebastian Hoeneß has already stiff-armed speculation that he would be a fit, but could it happen?Jonathan Tah to Bayern...eh, I don’t know about this one.What to watch for in the next round of Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the enthralling Champions League battle vs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich must now rebound to face a very good VfB Stuttgart side in the Bundesliga.The Bavarians will want to remain hot with their play and — ironically — it will be one of their own players, Alexander Nübel, trying to stand in the way of Bayern Munich’s efforts to maintain momentum.Will Nübel pull a Josip Stanišić? Hopefully not. Here is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works — Preview Show:Where Bayern Munich stands after the draw with Real Madrid.A look at the recent league form of both clubs.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich battled to a 2-2 draw that will leave some fans disappointed and others feeling hopeful.Let’s not waste any time with the pleasantries, though, there is a lot to talk about on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. Here is what we have on tap.Initial thoughts on the outcome and why this was one of Bayern Munich’s best starts to a match for the season. The crowd was electric and lived up to what was needed from them.A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI — once again, Tuchel was unpredictable and once again it worked out really well. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. This will always be known as the “Kim Min-Jae Game.”No, Bayern Munich fans, it is NOT all over and you should feel good about where things stand heading into the return leg in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally here...Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League.A historic matchup between two mega-powers should have both fan bases completely worked up and frothing at the mouth. Okay, so maybe not frothing, but incredibly excited (or even anxious for some) nonetheless.In this match, there is a copious amount of both star power and intrigue between the two historic clubs. Let’s just get down to business...here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Some thoughts on how Bayern Munich looks coming into the match.Why the crowd at the Allianz Arena needs to play a role in the game.Thomas Tuchel’s Nostradamus-like call that Serge Gnabry will score against Real Madrid.Updates on the injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why this is probably the best unit he can pick for this match-up.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich are about to face Real Madrid in their first Champions League semi-final since 2020. However, that’s not what everyone is talking about. Uli Hoeneß made some inflammatory comments about Thomas Tuchel in the German media and the coach decided to respond in kind. This sort of row is nothing new at the club, but the timing does threaten to derail the club’s most promising CL campaign in years. Is the toxicity at FC Hollywood going too far?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Why did Uli Hoeneß say what he did?How this stunt will be seen by coaches and clubs across Europe.Uli being Uli — is it time for him to change?Why Bayern Munich seem to be having such a hard time finding a new coach.Misgivings about hiring Ralf Rangnick.How the controversy and the coaching situation could affect the Real Madrid game.How will Thomas Tuchel choose to tackle Madrid? What are his options?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich played well in patches as they defeated sixth placed Eintracht Frankfurt, 2-1. These are some of the topics we discuss in this podcast:Bayern’s good start and Konrad Laimer’s role in the opening goalHow many goals has Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot? (Less than we thought)Eintracht Frankfurt’s problems this season and whether sixth is justified for themWhy today wasn’t the worst day for Frankfurt despite the end resultA few thoughts on Bayern’s overall performanceA quick look forward to the Real Madrid game including who might start (and who will not)Harry Kane’s chase for Robert Lewandowski’s recordA look at the rest of the results in the Bundesliga so far this season.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich fans...the future is now!Or soon...or maybe a little later...but either way, the club does appear to be well on its way to hiring its next coach — Ralf Rangnick, a name that was not necessarily at the forefront of anyone’s mind just a few weeks ago.With all of that going on, let’s get to it and discuss what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Rangnick to Bayern Munich...how are we feeling about that (if it goes down)?It is still a little odd that Hansi Flick never made it into serious consideration.Is there any truth to the rumors that Rangnick is a short-term solution until Jürgen Klopp (or maybe even Xabi Alonso) becomes available.Should fans believe the Frenkie de Jong rumors this time around?After the Eintracht Frankfurt game, it is time to switch quickly into “Real Madrid Mode.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is back at home to host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga this weekend. Can the Bavarians stay hot against Die Adler?With a Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid on the horizon, Bayern Munich’s focus will be at the forefront of this match. The Bavarians should be looking to ride the wave of momentum they have built up, but be careful not to look past a pesky Eintracht Frankfurt side.Here is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at the recent league form of both clubs.Why Bayern Munich needs to avoid falling into another “trap” and why the last thing this needs is any doubt to seep into it.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is in the middle of a hot streak, but what might be even hotter is the club’s coaching search.BFW’s Marcus Iredahl walks us down the options being discussed by the Bavarians at this point and why things are in such an odd and dire state when it comes to finding a new manager.This is what Marcus has on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Final thoughts on Bayern Munich’s win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.The importance of momentum.Is it good to still Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge working in the shadows for the coaching search? And yes, it will be tough when the legendary duo is no longer with the club, but a passing of the torch must eventually occur.Why it is concerning that Julian Nagelsmann rejected Bayern Munich.An argument against bringing back Hansi Flick.Who the final candidates should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a magnificent outing against Arsenal, Bayern Munich came into a game against Union Berlin with momentum on their side and made it count, running out 5-1 victors in Köpenick. In this episode, Rayyan (Cyler) goes over the game, including:-The lineups and general setups of both teams.The goals and other major events.The new winger-less attack and how its fluidity affected Union's defensive structure.Union's counter-attack patterns and how Bayern effectively countered said patterns.The gaps in the tactics from Thomas Tuchel.The individual performances of Leon Goretzka, Thomas Müller, Harry Kane, Eric Dier and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is making quite the late season run and BFW is here for it.After dispatching Arsenal FC in the Champions League, the Bavarians are headed to the semifinals, but that is just one storyline surround the squad right now.Of course, we are here to talk about all of that and more. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:More feelings on the Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal FC outcome and what it means for the Bavarians going forward.Credit to Thomas Tuchel...look, he deserves it here.Have we figured out why Tuchel is having more success?Joshua Kimmich’s post-match comments were very telling and a sign that he really might be looking to move on this summer.Julian Nagelsmann’s status as the No. 1 candidate for Bayern Munich, while the DFB wants to retain him is very, very interesting. Let’s discuss.More rumblings on Chris Führich and now Bayern Munich might be the favorite to land the winger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is back to Bundesliga action as a road date with Union Berlin awaits the Bavarians.After taking down Arsenal FC in the Champions League, Bayern Munich must now refocus and look to stay hot against a very desperate Union Berlin side. Thomas Tuchel will have some difficult decisions to make regarding his lineup, but the Bavarians should be favorites entering the game.Here is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works — Preview Show:Assessing where things stand after the Arsenal FC match.A look at the recent league form of both clubs.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why it is likely we see a lot of changes.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich did it! They really did it.The Bavarians overcame doubters, at least one supercomputer, and anyone who winced when looking at the starting lineup (guilty!) to down Arsenal 1-0 and advance to the Champions League semifinals by an aggregate score of 3-2.It was a magnificent effort from Bayern Munich that required full buy-in from the squad...which happened! Let’s get down to it and break down the match with Chuck and Marcus. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:Initial thoughts on the outcome and why this might have been Bayern Munich’s best effort of the season.A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI — why we were worried about it and how the players proved any doubters wrong.Jamal Musiala’s position is becoming the new “Less Filling vs. Tastes Great” debate.Praise hurled up Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer, and Eric Dier.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Why this was a special night and was a well-deserved reward for the team.And, yes, Bayern Munich fans should have hope moving forward into the semifinal round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of a sudden, Bayern Munich is the team riding some momentum and Arsenal FC is the squad reeling and searching for answers.Football...it is a crazy game.Bayern Munich now has the chance to do what many thought was unthinkable just a few weeks ago — knock the Gunners out of the UCL and advance to the semifinals.When everything seemed lost, Bayern Munich might have found a new life in the latter rounds of the Champions League. Funnier things have happened, right?Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Some thoughts on the recent form of each team.Updates on the injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why this is probably the best unit he can pick for this match-up.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a half-decent week in football, Bayern Munich have an actual shot at advancing against Arsenal FC in the Champions League. Unfortunately, this comes with some major caveats — several major players have sustained injuries, and the team still isn’t in great form at the moment. Still, some hope is better than nothing, provided that hope has some basis in reality.In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:How do we feel about Bayern Munich advancing in the Champions League this week?The return of Thomas Müller — could he be the guy who makes the difference?How the atmosphere of the Allianz Arena and the twelfth man figures into all of this.The weaknesses of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side discussed.A pessimistic take: Why Thomas Tuchel could mess this up for everyone.After the break: Is Julian Nagelsmann really headed back to Bayern Munich?Why the move does or doesn’t make sense.Are the alternatives — Zinedine Zidane, Roberto De Zerbi — any better?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two consecutive losses in the league, Bayern Munich had to shape up or else qualification to next year’s Champions League could be in serious jeopardy. Now, the game wasn’t super exciting, but it did have its highlights — made all the more poignant with the Arsenal game looming over the horizon. Beating Köln 2-0 is a result the team can probably live with.Here are our talking points from the game:Marcus discusses the seven different changes in their starting line-up compared to the Arsenal game.Main takeaways discussed: Bayern played slow, un-creative, and didn’t seem to threaten FC Köln much at all before the 64th minute.Does this game give confidence ahead of the crucial game versus Arsenal? Maybe not.Marcus discusses Harry Kane’s inconsistency in front of goal amidst his record chasing.Lastly, special shoutouts to the Bayern fans today – world-class on the stands despite a lackluster performance on the pitch!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is.Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for the team to wake up and remember who it was.Why Thomas Tuchel was so motivated to face Arsenal.Is it just time to let Alphonso Davies walk?Dayot Upamecano might be unhappy with his role as a bench player.Bayern Munich is worried about Joshua Kimmich’s reluctance to discuss his future. Is he on his way out the door?Breaking down the brilliance of the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a rousing 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Arsenal FC, Bayern Munich will now have to shift its focus (a challenge of late) back to the Bundesliga for a date with a scuffling FC Köln side.On paper, Bayern Munich should be a big favorite, but with another Champions League date with the Gunners looming, the Bavarians could be in danger of falling into another trap game scenario, like what happened last weekend vs. Heidenheim.This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at the recent league form of both clubs.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why it is likely we see a lot of changes.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich went to the Emirates Stadium and came out with a 2-2 draw. It wasn’t pretty, but it gives Thomas Tuchel something to take back to the Allianz Arena for the second leg of the tie. Mikel Arteta will be wondering how his side failed to win after dominating possession for most of the game, and creating plenty of chances.Here are our talking points from the game:Does the result match our expectations?Why did Thomas Tuchel line the team up the way he did?A recap of how the game went and what it feels like after the result.Harry Kane — the perfect striker or a man misused?Why Tuchel’s offensive gameplan makes little sense.Thomas Müller needs to come back for the second leg, full stop.How Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer shut Arsenal down in the center.The strange case of Leroy Sané and his general role under Tuchel.What changes should be made for the second leg? INNN and Cyler disagree.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After falling victim to a trap game against Heidenheim over the weekend, Bayern Munich now needs to shift focus to its Champions League match against Arsenal FC.At a time where it has to ramp things up to face a very strong Gunners side, the Bavarians are fading. While there should be a slew of players returning from injury available to dress against Arsenal, it remains to be seen just how many will play a key role.With everything else lost in the season, Bayern Munich should be on a mission to push its Champions League as far as it possibly can. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Some thoughts on the recent form of each team.Updates on injured Bayern Munich playersWill a loss trigger Bayern Munich’s rumored caretaker plan?.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip to London awaits Bayern Munich; does Bayern Munich have anything left in the tank to tackle Arsenal, especially an Arsenal side that is on course to win the Premier League table? In this podcast, we look at the following:The Heidenheim mess one more time and what it means for the teamBayern’s upcoming fixtures as there is a real question mark over Champions League footballMax Eberl’s comments and where the board might have gone wrong in terms of their comments about the current situationWhy the board’s decisions might have led to the current debacleA preview of the Arsenal tieA look at the Arsenal tie and a few thoughts on Arsenal’s season so farWhere Bayern stands ahead of the Champions League tie against Arsenal injury wise and mentality wise.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the kind of game that makes a person return to old vices after, the loss to Heidenheim has hurt Bayern Munich not only in their Bundesliga hopes (we can call them dreams at this point), but also in their chances against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, as morale will inevitably be low.Here's our talking points from this game:The inexplicable changing of tactics that worked in previous games.The individual performances of Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Dayot Upamecano.Manager Thomas Tuchel's insistence on certain aspects of play.Harry Kane's bad day in front of goal.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After getting upset by Borussia Dortmund last week, Bayern Munich is a club grasping at straws for this season and the future.There is still great talent on the roster, but how it functions for the rest of this season and if it will even be around next season remain to be seen. With so many storylines going on, there was plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it.Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Weekend Warm-up Show:Is it impossible for Bayern Munich to take down Arsenal FC in the Champions League at this point?Are Bayern Munich players missing the necessary hunger and edge required to win at the highest levels?The field is narrowing for Bayern Munich’s coaching search and there still is no clear leader in the clubhouse. As the days go by, could Hansi Flick end up being the choice, who makes the most sense?Why Flick could really be the right guy to take the helm.Breaking down the second to last episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Bayern Munich rebound from a devastating 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund?While Heidenheim is not a juggernaut, it is unclear just how healthy and focused the Bavarians are — especially with a Champions League match against Arsenal FC on Tuesday.Some would consider this the classic “trap game”, so Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel might have to dig deep into his bag of tricks to get his squad motivated and mentally on-point for this game.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table.Some thoughts on the recent form of each team and a look back at the first meeting between the two teams this season.Updates on injured Bayern Munich players. Corralling the disappointment of a season lost.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich suffered a deflating and embarrassing defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund over the weekend, which left fans angry, puzzled, and...maybe even sad.So, yeah, it was not great.But maybe — just maybe — not all hope is lost heading into the stretch run of the season. Let’s take a look at some of the burning topics on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Why the loss to Borussia Dortmund was so tough to watch and how it could be the impetus for true change.Mentally, Bayern Munich might just be shot. Is there any hope against Arsenal FC in the Champions League?How are we feeling about another long-term commitment to Leroy Sané?Will any coach worth his salt take the Bayern Munich job, knowing how badly they already want Xabi Alonso — who will be available in 2025? Also, what Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen might be telling us about a potential future with Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that’s it then. Even the most optimistic Bayern Munich fan will concede that the the Bundesliga is gone now. After losing to Borussia Dortmund in an unexpected and humiliating fashion, it’s time to take stock of the season and what’s left to play for. Here are our talking points from the game:How this result isn’t surprising. You may remember this talking point from previous pods. Harry Kane may have had his worst game in a Bayern shirt. Why Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern lacks a foundation that lets them win. Subbing Thomas Müller remains a grave mistake. A player-by-player review of every single performance, including some highlights (Kimmich) and lowlights (Alphonso Davies, Leroy Sané). What is left to play for this season? How player mentality figures into it all. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is back in action, but the news surrounding the club has exploded in recent days.Transfer rumors, agent/front office squabbles, injuries, and just about everything in between have hit the news cycle and we are here to discuss it.Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Assessing the players most likely to get a call into Germany for the EUROs and what the chances really are that any of them will convince Julian Nagelsmann before the deadline.The agent for Alphonso Davies took Bayern Munich to task over its “ultimatum” to accept a new deal. Can this situation be saved or it already too far gone?Looking at the most recent news on Bayern Munich’s coaching candidates.Assessing the transfers rumors linking Bayern Munich to VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich and what that could mean for the futures of Serge Gnabry and Bryan Zaragoza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is back in action and what better way to return from an international break than to dive right into a matchup against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.Bayern Munich still has some belief in trying to win the Bundesliga, but even the players and coaches admit that it will take a lot of help from Bayer Leverkusen to make this a race down the stretch. For Borussia Dortmund, this is a chance to potentially stomp out any semblance of hope that Bayern Munich believes that it has.Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at where each team is in the table and why each club’s fanbase probably expected much more.Some thoughts on the recent form of each team and a look back at the first meeting between the two teams this season.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s time off is now over.Germany faced off with a very strong team from the Netherlands in Frankfurt and XXXXXX.For Germany, this international break was extremely important and laid the groundwork for a new era with the national team.Was it successful? Will Germany be able to make a run at winning a trophy this summer? Let’s take a look. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and how those players performed.A rundown of the scoring and subs.A look at what’s next? What might need to change? What might be the foundation for things moving forward?Can Germany be a serious competitor at the EURO 2024 competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final international game before Bayern Munich’s players return back to Säbener Straße, Germany will take on the Netherlands in a match that could prove to extremely important for Die Mannschaft.Julian Nagelsmann has rallied his troops with a renewed sense of self-belief that has the squad buzzing, but none of that will mean anything without another strong showing. The Dutch will provide a formidable test and should be a good indication of just how much progress has been made under Nagelsmann. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at the game and why this could mean a lot to the Germans. Does Leroy Sané eventually have a role on this team?A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup and how it could change from what we saw against France on Saturday. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will be back in action later this on the field, but there is much going on in the boardroom these days.While all of that is going on, the German national team is looking like they could potentially have something cooking. Given all of that, we have much to talk about.This is what we have on tap for this episode:After some times to process it all, more thoughts on Germany’s 2-0 win over France and why it seems like Julian Nagelsmann could be close to unlocking something with this German side.Reports are breaking that Bayern Munich wants an answer from Alphonso Davies by next week. Will the Canadian take the best-and-final offer from the Bavarians or will he set sights on a move this summer...maybe to Real Madrid.One year after Nagelsmann was unceremoniously sacked at Bayern Munich, the fallout is still being felt. Let’s discuss where things stand and how much longer that move might affect the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The German national team had not really fired on all cylinders for, well, years.With deflating performance after deflating performance, there was very little reason for hope...until now!While it is just one match, the Germans were able to outgun France 2-0 for a really strong and convincing away win. Clearly, there was a lot to talk about and with Jack Laushway making his Bavarian Podcast Works debut to help break this one down, we went all-in!This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and how those players performed.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Some thoughts on Germany’s blazing start to the match and that laser of a goal from Florian Wirtz.Kai Havertz proved he up to the task after an iffy first half (with some major help from Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala).Joshua Kimmich vs. Kylian Mbappé.Who was impactful and who might not have turned in their best effort.Some final thoughts on the impressive victory (is this a cause for hope?) and why this was incredibly important to Nagelsmann and the players alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich can’t catch a break.Even during the international break, the Bavarians are feeling the wrath of the injury gods. Even aside of that, though, Max Eberl seems to have ramped up his planning for the 2024/25 campaign, so there is a lot going on.Why waste any more time, let’s get to it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:Bodies are dropping at Germany’s national team camp — and at Bayern Munich. Let’s talk about the impact of Manuel Neuer’s latest ailment, Sacha Boey’s injury, and what this might mean for the rest of the club season.Could Bayern Munich bring Julian Nagelsmann back as its coach?Some final thoughts on the German national team’s upcoming slate.Bayern Munich reportedly made its best-and-final offer to Alphonso Davies, which tops out at €13 million per season. Is that enough? Will Real Madrid top that?Enough with these Ronald Araújo rumors.Why are Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka so hated? How real is it that both will leave this summer?Breaking down another hilarious episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Bayern Munich on break, the German national team takes center stage for fans.Die Mannschaft will travel to France to take on the country many consider to be the current world power and will have a new look under Julian Nagelsmann.Let’s dive into what we all should be watching for and talking about heading into the weekend:What will Julian Nagelsmann’s influence and impact be on what should be a very different looking Germany side?Why this all could work...and why it might all just blow up.Can Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz carry the torch for Germany?A guess at Nagelsmann’s formation and starting lineup.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has the week off, but the news cycle rolls on and there is much to talk about with regard to where the Bavarians are heading into the season’s home stretch.Bundesliga hopes might be fading by the hour, but there is new life in the Champions League for Bayern Munich.Needless to say, there is much to talk about, so let’s get to it:Assessing where Bayern Munich is heading into the break. How the injuries might impact things and Why Thomas Tuchel might not be able to help himself — changes could be coming. Did Bayern Munich make mistakes in the January transfer window?Having a “never say die” for the Bundesliga title is becoming harder to maintain as Bayer Leverkusen continues to batter everyone in their path.Talking through the Bundesliga coaching turnover.Realistically, what is the best we can expect from Germany against France and the Netherlands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich won against bottom of the table Darmstadt 2-5, keeping their slim title chances alive. In this podcast, we discuss:Has Thomas Tuchel really improved Bayern’s defense?A look at some individual performances including that of Leroy Sané and Matthijs de LigtWhy it is so important that Jamal Musiala and Thomas Müller keep playing togetherA word on Eric Dier’s performance todayTrying to make sense of Bayern’s past three performances including the inconsistencies from time to timeMore on Jamal Musiala because the world needs more of Jamal Musiala!A look at Bayern’s Bundesliga fixtures and European fixturesAn adjustment period for BayernA word on the Arsenal fixture in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinalsBe sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bit of exciting news for Bayern Munich, the club has been drawn to face Premier League powerhouse Arsenal FC in the quarterfinal round of the Champions League.Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal is just one of four intriguing showdowns set for the quarterfinals. Real Madrid will battle Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain takes on FC Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund will square off with Atlético Madrid.Surely, fans from all right teams will be amped to see how those tie play out. As for Bayern Munich, let’s get down to why this should be a fun experience for fans — and one that the Bavarians could eventually pull out:A look at the draw and why Bayern Munich actually has a chance.Why Arsenal’s true danger is their ability to function as a unit.Why Bayern Munich fans should have some belief that the team can win.A look at the other match-ups and why Manchester City vs. Real Madrid is probably the equivalent of a UCL final. PSG vs. Barca could be a banger as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craziness reigns supreme for Bayern Munich and the German national team.While things are finally starting to normalize after nearly a year under Thomas Tuchel for Bayern Munich. The attack looks dangerous, the midfield is controlling games, and the backline has been sturdy.Things...are good.As for the German national team, the more things change (getting rid of some mainstays), the more they stay the same (leaning on some old heads to lead the way).Given all of that, there is plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it:Discussing the roster selection.The closer we get to the EUROs, the more there is a strong reason to believe that Julian Nagelsmann is going to show the same self-destructive, impulsive tendencies he sowed at Bayern Munich.What can go right and what can go wrong for Germany during the games against France and the Netherlands.Ranking the best and worst possible draws for Bayern Munich in the Champions League.A stalemate in the Alphonso Davies negotiations?Bayern Munich potentially looking to sell seven mainstays....and spend €200 million this summer?Recapping some of the latest transfer rumors including those linking Bayern Munich to VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, FC Augsburg’s Ermedin Demirović, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Koné, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.What a freaking banger of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm...let’s discuss why I loved it so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is riding high and coming off of two consecutive wins as the team has looked a lot better over the course of the last two games.Can the Bavarians keep it going against yet another scuffling opponent in SV Darmstadt 98?The odds would say so, but Bayern Munich’s upswing in confidence and creativity is more important than anything the bookmakers have to say at the moment.Let’s review what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team resides in the Bundesliga table at the moment.Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s recent-uptick in performance and improved form.To rotate or not to rotate? That is the question for Thomas Tuchel.A guess at Tuchel’s lineup.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having dispatched SS Lazio in the Champions League Round of 16, Bayern Munich proceed to the quarter-finals with a small hope. Yes, things look somewhat bleak this season, but recent results prove that the team can push through when needed. So, what comes next?In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel discuss the following:Who are the potential opponents Bayern will want to face in the CL? Discussing FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and more.Paris Saint-Germain is a boring draw that no one wants.Inter Milan or Atlético Madrid — which team would be a tougher opponent?A toss up between Arsenal and Real Madrid, and who Bayern would prefer to face.The bleak prospects against Manchester City (plus one way to beat them).What kind of draw would we like to see?Did Thomas Tuchel’s sacking improve the team? If so, why?What are Bayern’s chances of winning the Champions League this season?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich have just taken part in a demolition. Mainz were not terrible — they simply refused to sit back and had their team taken apart by a Bayern side who finally played up to their potential. Despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the club as of late, fans can finally breathe easy and bask in the glory of two great performances (this one and Lazio).Here are our talking points from the game:Has Thomas Tuchel figured out his team, or is Bayern Munich flying without a captain?Performance reviews — Harry Kane’s added impact, the importance of Thomas Müller, why Jamal Musiala is cooking now, and more!Leon Goretzka’s new role and what it does for his game.Is this the new Bayern backline going forward?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich fans have some optimism after a season of frustration, but will these spry feelings go all for naught?Now is the time for the Bavarians to make their final charge at the Bundesliga (longshot!) and the Champions League (avoid Manchester City and Real Madrid as long as you can and you have a chance!).Even with all of that going on, there is plenty of other news to talk about and we will do just that on this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:Talking through the most recent transfer rumors surrounding Bayern Munich stars Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, and Alphonso Davies.How Thomas Tuchel mismanagement forced Bayern Munich’s hand with Mathys Tel.The latest on Xabi Alonso.Analyzing Julian Nagelsmann’s rumored starting XI for Germany at the EURO 2024 competition.Discussing the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot off the heels of its Champions League win over Lazio, Bayern Munich will host Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga this weekend.The Bavarians will be looking to build some momentum and take one last (improbable) run at somehow knocking Bayer Leverkusen from its perch atop the Bundesliga table. Bayern Munich would need a whole hell of a lot of help for that happen, but at a minimum, the Bavarians can seek to tighten things up for the Champions League quarterfinals.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table and their recent trends.A rundown of Bayern Munich’s injury situation.A discussion on why Thomas Tuchel should not change too much from how he operated against Lazio.A guess at Tuchel’s lineup.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a game that Bayern Munich absolutely needed to win, the Bavarians out up a 3-0 victory over Lazio in the Champions League.The victory gave Bayern Munich a 3-1 win on aggregate, which propelled the team into the next round of the Champions League — and also allowed fans to exhale...very deeply.Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI and what surprised us with his selections.A rundown of the scoring.Tuchel’s tactics worked! Bayern Munich played with great urgency! The players lived up to their collective potential.Thomas Müller and Matthijs de Ligt carried the team.Aleksandar Pavlović is looking more and more like a keeper as he gains more experience.Joshua Kimmich and Raphaël Guerreiro thrived in their roles (but, yeah, that is probably not sustainable).Give Eric Dier some credit.Some thoughts about what where Bayern Munich goes from here — for at least one day, we got to see what this team should have looked like all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.