Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 0-1 SL Benfica (FIFA Club World Cup)

Ah...the Winterpause is here, so Bayern Munich is on hiatus. Much like rust, however, the Weekend Warm-up Podcast never sleeps. Despite the break, there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Bayern Munich and the German national team. So, let’s get down to it! Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode: The most recent transfer rumors, including Joshua Kimmich to Manchester United or Manchester City...and how Matthijs de Ligt might also be on the chopping block. Should Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos return to the German national team? Is this just another tinkering maneuver for Julian Nagelsmann to help quell his insatiable need to make change after change. What do the rumors about Kroos say about Nagelsmann’s confidence in Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka? One final Germany note...İlkay Gündoğan as a No. 10 for Germany? Where does that leave Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Thomas Muller? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Dec 202341min

The Bundesliga may be on break this week but that doesn’t mean the drama will stop. After the European Court of Justice ruled against UEFA in favor of the European Super League, Bayern Munich were one of the first clubs to come out against the new competition and affirmed their commitment to the existing European football pyramid. However, with big clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona pushing for it plus FIFA looking for their own piece of the pie with the Club World Cup, can Bayern keep its place at the top of football for much longer?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: The return of the European Super League — good or bad? Why Premier League teams continue to refuse to join the Super League, and how it differs from Germany. Isn’t the Premier League already becoming a Super League? How UEFA and the top clubs across Europe brought this outcome on themselves. How leagues can still block a Super League themselves. Why teams like Madrid and Barca, plus the teams in Italy would probably not mind being banned from their league if they can play in the Super League. How FIFA is trying to get a bigger slice of the pie with the revamped Club World Cup and the new World Cup format. Is football headed for a Formula 1 style closed system? Isn’t the situation in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich’s dominance an example of what football is headed towards? Shouldn’t Bayern Munich also be held responsible for the current situation in European football? Closing out with a look at the drama at Borussia Dortmund and what it means for the league. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Dec 20231h 3min

Bayern Munich close out the first half of the season (effectively, not officially) with a 2-1 win on the road over Wolfsburg that displayed the best and worst of what the Bavarians have showed throughout the Hinrunde. With some downtime in the schedule, now is the moment to reflect on where the team is, how it has played, and where things might be going....so let’s get to it: Running back the first half of the season, assessing where Bayern Munich is at this stage of the season. Grading players and position groups — see who ranked high and who needs to make some big improvements in order for Bayern Munich to get where it needs to be for the second half of the season. Discussing Thomas Muller’s well-deserved new deal, his recent performances, and what kind of role — if any — he has moving forward under Thomas Tuchel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Dec 202346min

Bayern Munich held the fort down against VfL Wolfsburg after a quick double in the first half, only conceding courtesy of a thunderous cannonball from Maximilian Arnold. In this podcast, we discuss what went wrong and went right for Bayern this game, including:- How Thomas Tuchel adapted the team’s tactics to VfL Wolfsburg. How those tactics changed over the course of the game. Wolfsburg’s own system and how they managed to expose Bayern’s weaknesses at times. The new attacking structure and why Thomas Müller is integral to it. A short mention of Aleksandar Pavlović’s meteoric rise to the first team and his performance in the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Dec 202318min

Bayern Munich will travel to Wolfsburg to take on old friend Niko Kovač and his middling Wolves. Should Bayern Munich win? Yes. Should it be easy? Probably.Will it? Eh...let’s not talk about that just yet. The good news is that Bayern Munich looked like itself in dispatching VfB Stuttgart and could be on the right track. The bad news is that the team has accumulated a lot of wear and tear during the Hinrunde and could be very tired heading into this road match. Things could get complicated for the Bavarians. Let’s get down to it, though, and see what is on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table and how the clubs are trending at the moment. Some thoughts on Wolfsburg. A complete guess at how Thomas Tuchel will line his squad up against Wolfsburg. 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.

19 Dec 202323min

So the Champions League draw has been finalized and Bayern Munich will face SS Lazio — a game that is a repeat of the 2021 Round of 16 tie that the Bavarians won under Hansi Flick. In other news, Bayern bounced back from the horrible 5-1 drubbing to Eintracht Frankfurt with a superlative 3-0 win over Stuttgart which really couldn’t have gone better. In this episode, INNN and Chuck discuss the following: Why the Champions League draw seems to have generated so little buzz. A rundown of the various games and who is expected to go through. Is SS Lazio a scary opponent for this current Bayern Munich team? What is the current direction of Bayern Munich under Thomas Tuchel? The future of certain key players — will Thomas Muller, Aleksander Pavlovic, and Raphael Guerreiro find themselves getting more minutes in the future? The tug of war between the board and the players, with Joshua Kimmich at the center. Bundesliga or Champions League — which would you prefer? Chuck and INNN 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Dec 202334min

Bayern Munich gave high-flying Stuttgart very little room to breathe in the final home game of the year and ran out 3-0 winners. In today’s podcast, we discuss what went right considering Bayern’s recent results and performances among other things: What happened to Stuttgart today? How did Bayern set up today? Was Thomas Müller the #10? How did the Raumdeuter change the game today? A quick look back at Bayern’s recent performances. A look back at Aleksandar Pavlović’s performance. What Pavlović’s performance means for Joshua Kimmich or/and Leon Goretzka. What this performance means for Bayern moving forward. A quick mention of Bayer Leverkusen. What this setup means for the Wolfsburg game on Wednesday.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 megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 202315min

Bayern Munich has had another eventful week, even if was not pleasing to the eye. After getting routed by Eintracht Frankfurt, the boys traveled to Old Trafford to put the final nail in the coffin for Manchester United’s European hopes. How did that old Facts of Life song, go again?Anyway, the stories off the field were probably more intriguing than what happened on the pitch, so we have plenty to talk about. Why not get get started? Here is what we have on tap for this episode: Reason No. 7777 why I am a bonehead. Discussing the potential Champions League draw candidates for Bayern Munich. Examining the rise and fall of Joshua Kimmich. How did we get to this place where he went from fan favorite to outcast? Looking at the most recent transfer rumors including those for FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Dec 202337min