Bavarian Podcast Works S7E16: Checking on where Bayern Munich stands as we hit the international break; Has Jamal Musiala made the leap?; Checking out Germany’s roster; and MORE!

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.

13 Huhti 202422min

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.

11 Huhti 202443min

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.

10 Huhti 202433min

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.

9 Huhti 202441min

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.

8 Huhti 202425min

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.

8 Huhti 202443min

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.

6 Huhti 202416min

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.

4 Huhti 202453min