Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 33: Bayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich hit an impasse...now what?; Celebrating Bayern Munich’s 125th Anniversary; An Entertainment Rundown; and MORE!

After a massive amount of build-up, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona finally hooked up in the Champions League.The match held a lot of intrigue given the return of Robert Lewandowski to his old stomping grounds, the recent uneven form of Bayern Munich, and the pregame controversy with some players not being happy about their respective roles in Bavaria.None of that mattered once the teams hit the pitch and Bayern Munich exited with a 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona.Let’s break it all down podcast style. Here is what we have on tap:A rundown of the match.A look at how Bayern Munich’s form went from “not so great” to “damn good” after halftime.Why the pregame controversies matter and how Nagelsmann can attempt to mitigate things moving forward.Why Bayern Munich passed its first big test of the season.Looking forward to the return leg.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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Syys 202217min

We’re more than a month into the season and Bayern Munich have drawn three games in a row. Granted those games were only in the Bundesliga, and were punctuated by wins against Viktoria Koln in the Pokal and Inter Milan in the Champions League, but it’s still a poor return for a team searching for its eleventh consecutive title. Now, Bayern face the prospect of reuniting with Robert Lewandowski in midweek, when FC Barcelona come to visit. Plenty to talk about. In this episode, INNN, Samrin, and Marcus discuss:What’s behind Bayern’s awful recent form?The problem with the offense at the moment — finishing, chance creation, or the lack of an actual striker?How do we solve the frontline problem before facing FC Barcelona?Moving onto the preview for the Barca game — what kind of coach is Xavi?How Barcelona could line up and our impressions on their team.Aside from Robert Lewandowski, who is the danger-man on their side? Dembele, Pedri, Gavi, and more.How Xavi might set up his midfield to neutralize Thomas Muller.Will the fact that Barcelona set up offensively help Bayern Munich attack?How will Bayern stop the Barca attack? Should Matthijs de Ligt or Dayot Upamecano start?Should Nagelsmann give Goretzka another chance, or stick with Marcel Sabitzer?Marcus makes a futile attempt to argue that Gnabry should start ahead of Jamal Musiala in attack. Is he successful?Can we still trust in Julian Nagelsmann if he loses to Barca in midweek?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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Syys 202246min

Bayern's 2-2 draw against Stuttgart was a disappointing, yet well-deserved result. Here are the talking points from the podcast:The stat sheet, and how it doesn’t correlate with the resultBayern Munich’s complacencyMatthijs de Ligt’s howler of a gameSerge Gnabry’s appalling form, and whether he should be starting anytime soon for BayernWhy Sabitzer should be starting over Goretzka against BarcelonaWhy the team needs to change a lot against BarcelonaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Syys 202220min

Bayern Munich pulled out a nice victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League after a disappointing showing against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga last weekend.While Julian Nagelsmann as done a good job of managing his personnel, the recent lack of precision, efficiency, and synchronicity on offense has some fans mildly concerned.Like always, there is plenty to talk about — including those issues listed above. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this week’s episode:Why coaching is getting more difficult every year (as Thomas Tuchel and Domenico Tedesco found out — and as Jürgen Klopp might soon learn). Also, did we mention there are some unhappy players at Bayern Munich now?The FC Barcelona is going to tell us a lot about where Bayern Munich is at this stage.Matthijs de Ligt and Lucas Hernandez look great together.The midfield conundrum...Leon Goretzka wants to start, but Marcel Sabitzer has been great? What will happen there.Bayern Munich and Harry Kane might really be interested in forging a relationship in 2023.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Syys 202241min

Bayern Munich is coming off of consecutive draws in the Bundesliga (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Union Berlin) and is facing another team, who will likely be happy to pack eight or nine players into the box in hopes of squeezing out a point on the road — VfB Stuttgart.Sitting in third place, Bayern Munich will have to find a way to break through offensively, but a lot will depend on who Julian Nagelsmann rolls out as part of his starting XI. Let take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:VfB Stuttgart’s recent form and why Bayern Munich fans should keep an eye on Borna Sosa and Konstantinos MavropanosA quick discussion Bayern Munich’s struggles in its past two league games.Some thoughts on who Nagelsmann might start — and why.A call for Sadio Mané to take a rest.A prediction on the match.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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Syys 202222min

So Bayern Munich open their account in the Champions League with a solid 2-0 win over Inter Milan. Beating one of the strongest teams in Italy at their home ground might be cause for celebration in other cases, but many fans feel this one was a little bit frustrating. At least this puts the team in a solid position before facing FC Barcelona on MD2.Here are our talking points from the game:Why a good result is also a disappointing performance from Bayern Munich.How Julian Nagelsmann decided to set up the team — in a 4-2-3-1, and its merits and disadvantages.Frustration at Kingsley Coman’s final ball.How the two flanks felt incredibly imbalanced, with the right flank preferred by both Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Muller.A rare poor performance from Alphonso Davies.Praising Leroy Sane for an excellent performance, and contrasting it against his game vs Union.Why Joshua Kimmich needs to be acknowledged more.The difference between Leon Goretzka and Marcel Sabitzer in midfield and why the German sometimes offers more.Matthijs de Ligt’s clumsy but solid defending style.Is Manuel Neuer (gasp) starting to decline?How a lack of goals should worry the Bayern Munich fanbase heading into the next set of games.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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Syys 202220min

Bayern Munich have dropped points in two league games in a row, and now proceed into the Champions League with a less-than-stellar recent record. Thankfully Inter aren’t exactly faring too great themselves, but they will look at the Union Berlin game and maybe have a few ideas about how they should set up their team.In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel discuss:The many times Bayern Munich have been eliminated by parked buses in the Champions League in the past.Does the lack of defensive teams in the Bundesliga put Bayern at a disadvantage in the CL?Why Thomas Muller is the main key to this Julian Nagelsmann system.Schnitzel and INNN argue over whether the coach has made recent changes to the system.Moving onto our preview for Inter Milan — what do we know about them?Should Matthijs de Ligt start against Inter? Assessing the threat of Edin Dzeko.Possible changes in midfield from Nagelsmann.How should the attack be set up? Should Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, or Kingsley Coman start?Final thoughts and a prediction for the game.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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Syys 202241min

It’s happened again. After an amazing start to the season, Bayern Munich have suffered a second consecutive draw to Union Berlin, putting an end to the perceived invincibility of this side. With Champions League games starting up again, it’s a very bad time for Julian Nagelsmann to hit a bump in the road. Here are our talking points from the game:Bayern Munich draw yet again thanks to some staunch defending by Union Berlin. Should that concern us? (Answer: Yes.)Addressing Nagelsmann’s choice to have a lack of width on the pitch. Why this Union game result differs greatly from what happened against Gladbach. Sadio Mane’s terrible, not-good, very bad game. Is the honeymoon over? The problem with Leroy Sane today. Addressing the rest of the forward line and their issues. Why Julian Nagelsmann needs to bring the unpredictability back to Bayern’s attack. Pointing out a few good performances — Matthijs de Ligt and Marcel Sabitzer. 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Syys 202217min