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!

Well...”We’ll do it live, (Bleep) it!”Bayern Munich will face Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals. What would be the great reward if Bayern Munich makes it through that gauntlet? A meeting with the winner of Real Madrid vs. Chelsea FC.Yikes.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this show — “A very special episode” of Bavarian Podcast Works dedicated to the UCL Draw:My initial reaction to the draw — no one can say Bayern Munich will not have earned it if they make it all the way through.Why this is a good matchup.Why this is a bad matchup.Bayern Munich will get a chance to exorcise the ghost of Pep Guardiola.Dealing with Erling Haaland will not be easy.A very, very early prediction on how this might play out.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.

17 Mar 202317min

Bayern Munich is set for a little down time as an international break looms, but there is a ton to talk about with the Bavarians.Why beat around the bush? Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this week’s episode of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast:Some programming notes.A preview Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen.Why this international break is needed for Bayern Munich (as long as the boys can avoid injuries).Erling Haaland’s monster performance in the Champions League and reminiscing about his meeting with Bayern Munich last spring.Joao Cancelo’s time at Bayern Munich could be short-lived.A quick look at Bayern Munich’s toughest potential matchups in the Champions League.Let’s do it live! F*ck it! Bayern Munich should absolutely play a back three moving forward.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.

16 Mar 202345min

In this flagship episode of Bavarian Podcast Works, Schnitzel and Fergus discuss:Our thoughts on potential ties with AC Milan, Benfica or ChelseaPredictions of this week’s Champions League matchupsWhy Real Madrid and not Manchester City are Bayern’s toughest opponentsNagelsmann’s tactical flexibility and whether this is an advantage for BayernWhy Bayern should be favourites regardless of who the outcome of the Champions League DrawLearn 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 Mar 202335min

Here are the major talking points of the pod:The lineups of both teams heading into the gameNagelsmann’s tactical approach, Augsburg’s great startBayern’s thorough domination and suffocation of AugsburgPavard and Cancelo having excellent gamesKimmich’s scanning and unparalleled passingA reinvigorated SanéMané and his offside curseSquad’s incredible depth, the future looks greatNagelsmann’s tactical flexibility and the team’s transitionLearn 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.

11 Mar 202330min

What a week for Bayern Munich, huh?The Bavarians took care of business domestically and in Europe and might have gotten over the hump from being a really good team to a great team in the process.Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s episode:A preview on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga match vs. FC Augsburg and why avoiding a letdown is key.Some thoughts Bayern Munich’s massive win over Paris Saint-Germain and what that means moving forward, including the stellar defensive showing, the dominant midfield, and how the attack is finally settling in. All that said, where does this leave Sadio Mané, Leroy Sané, and Serge Gnabry?The latest details on the contract situations of Alphonso Davies, Lucas Hernandez, Sané, and Gnabry.Bayern Munich might have already made the decision to let Manchester City loanee Joao Cancelo leave at the end of his loan.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 Mar 202351min

Bayern Munich overcame PSG in style (not without scares however). It is difficult to pick out one star performer because the display was so complete. In this podcast we look at:The pressing of the team as a wholeThe difference between each halfA look at the performance of each individualEric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s contrasting performance in each halfWhat Julian Nagelsmann got right in this gameThe number of high-risk passes Bayern attemptedWhat was special about this winThoughts on Marco Veratti’s performance tonight and how he could have been the key tonightThoughts on Yann Sommer’s performance and what he did wellThoughts on the Raumdeuter himself, Thomas MüllerThoughts on the substitutions Nagelsmann madeBe 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 Mar 202312min

Here are the major talking points of the podcast:Tom is ecstatic about the massive Liverpool win against UnitedBayern Munich's recent formGravenberch's lack of minutes and rotation in the starting 11Joao Cancelo or Josip Stanisic?Q$G's approach and Galtier's "style"Predicted lineups and formationsResult predictionsEnding on a positive note (once again!!!)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.

6 Mar 202337min

Here are the major talking points:The tactics of both sides as the game progressedLineups and formationsThe solid defending, and de Ligt’s rise as Bayern’s defensive leaderDavies and Josip Stanisic with a solid gameMidfield not up to snuff, but not too shabby eitherM&M’s attacking prowess, and some mandatory Müller propagandaWhy Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala should start over the other wingersSané’s nonchalant attitude and why he makes my blood boilWhy Serge Gnabry is the most inconsistent player in world footballShould Bayern Munich ship these two out?A Q$G preview teaserLearn 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.

4 Mar 202332min