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!

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.

10 Mars 20241h 1min

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.

9 Mars 202422min

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.

8 Mars 202448min

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.

6 Mars 202427min

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.

5 Mars 202428min

In a season that has been marred by controversy and inconsistent play, Bayern Munich will try to take one last chance at salvaging things in the Champions League against Lazio.With a win, there will be hope for the Bavarians to at least have a chance to win something this season. With a loss, though, gloom and doom could reign supreme. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where the tie stands and how each team has played in their recent match entering the game.What a win means for Bayern Munich...and what a loss signals to the team and fans alike.A look at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup options and a guess at how Tuchel might sent out his 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.

4 Mars 202428min

After that devastating draw to SC Freiburg on Friday, Bayern Munich are in a very dark place. The Bundesliga is all but gone, which leaves only the Champions League as the sole chance of silverware this season. Unfortunately, the team is carrying a 1-0 deficit from the first leg into this week’s game versus Lazio, and it’s hard to see how the players will bounce back. Where will things go from here?In this episode, INNN and Cyler discuss the following:What are the chances that Bayern Munich progress to the Champions League quarter-finals?How does this current edition of Bayern stack up against Lazio?Would Thomas Tuchel bench Thomas Müller for a recently returned Leroy Sané? Should he?More lineup options and how they stack up — Kimmich vs Laimer, Guerreiro vs Davies, De Ligt vs Dier, etc.Should the board keep Thomas Tuchel if he loses to Lazio? What’s the point in sacking him?Looking at potential interim solutions.The issue with Xabi Alonso — why it could all go wrong for Bayern Munich.Alternatives to Xabi discussed, including Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, and more.Cyler finally snaps and suggests Xavi as a potential coaching option.INNN explains why Thomas Müller would bench Thomas Müller if he became coach (yeah the pod went off the rails a bit).The Alphonso Davies contract situation is a travesty.What Davies’ contract issues say about the people in charge of Bayern Munich right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Mars 20241h 1min

Bayern Munich travelled to SC Freiburg and looked like it was still asleep on the bus for the first part of the game, but after a furious comeback, the Bavarians once again failed to complete the mission as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.There is plenty to talk about regarding this contest, so let’s not waste any more time:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.The first 25 minutes were painful, but somehow Bayern Munich rebounded.Mathys Tel and Jamal Musiala stepped when plays needed to be made.Manuel Neuer showed that he still has it.Joshua Kimmich looked irate when he was removed from the match.A lapse in Bayern Munich’s defending once again reared its ugly head.What now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Mars 202424min