Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)

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.

17 Apr 202426min

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.

16 Apr 202427min

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.

14 Apr 202456min

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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202425min