The Fussball Podcast

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both face decisive Champions League second legs this week against Atalanta and Arsenal.
Bayern arrive after a dominant first-leg performance but face a major issue ahead of the return match, with all THREE senior goalkeepers potentially unavailable due to injury. Pluss, option 4 is also injured!
Leverkusen, meanwhile, have delivered strong performances recently against both Arsenal and Bayern, yet have struggled to turn those displays into victories. Coach Kasper Hjulmand has pointed to improvements in structure and intensity but acknowledged that the team must become more efficient in front of goal.
Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft preview both ties, reflect on the VAR controversy in the recent Leverkusen vs Bayern match, and discuss what Leverkusen needs to do to reach the Champions League quarterfinals.

In Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich, VAR was at the centre of it all. From red cards and dives to disallowed goals, Bayern's frustrations were... significant. Former Germany international Didi Hamann strongly criticised the system, arguing that VAR has taken away the emotional moments that define the game. Markus and Jan discuss, and why Bayern are OUTRAGED.
Stuttgart’s win over RB Leipzig means Deniz Undav continued his scoring run. So why exactly will he not be starting for Germany? Dortmund’s tactical shift under Niko Kovač meant Guirassy was benched, RB Leipzig’s signing of Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach has attracted headlines, and the debate around Julian Brandt potentially returning to Bayer Leverkusen has split Carro and Rolfes. Also, there was a pigeon at the Bremen game Jan can't get enough of.
Timestamps0:00 Intro02:04 VAR Drama Explained05:41 Emotionless Football?07:30 The Most Controversial Decision!10:00 Hoeneß blasts referees!12:00 Leverkusen are Improving14:04 Undav Scores AGAIN!17:03 Relegation Drama: Summary20:30 Bremen Stopped by a ... Bird?!23:38 Urs Fisher and Mainz: Perfect Match!24:26 Are Eintracht Reformed under Riera?27:40 Dortmund Deserve Respect29:00 Leverkusen Say NO to Brandt30:30 Dzeko gets a RED!31:22 RB Leipzig Sign Rocco Reitz

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft preview two massive Champions League ties involving German clubs. Can Bayern continue their dominant Champions League record at the Allianz Arena? And can Leverkusen once again trouble English opposition?
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern are in strong form, with an 11-point Bundesliga lead, one of the most prolific attacks in Europe led by Harry Kane, and a strong record against Italian opposition. But can the last remaining Serie A team in the Champions League give Bayern trouble?
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen head into their tie with Arsenal in solid form, losing only once in their last 12 matches across all competitions, but as Sport Bild reporter, Pippo Arens, warns, the team is getting tired. So what sort of trouble can they cause Arsenal?
0:00 Intro
0:59 What can Arsenal expect from Leverkusen?
03:16 Are Arsenal favourites to win the Champions League?04:53 Leverkusen's record against English teams
05:35 Leverkusen Expert Breaks Down Current Form
09:08 Leverkusen: Key Info & Stats
11:22 Atalanta - Bayern Preview
15:08 Atalanta: Key Info & Stats
18:20 Experience Matters!

Who was Bayern's latest debutant, and what impact can Musiala have for the rest of the season? Is Deniz Undav right to respond to Nagelsmann, and are Germany losing key talents to other national teams after Paul Wanner chose Austria, following earlier decisions by Kenan Yıldız, Can Uzun and Ibrahim Maza?
Markus and Jan also looks at the rise of Yan Diomande who reached double-digits in Bundesliga goals in his first full season as a professional, Wolfsburg’s decision to bring back Dieter Hecking, and key results across the league including Dortmund’s narrow win, Leipzig’s late comeback and Freiburg’s draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
0:00 Intro0:34 Catch-up02:34 Commentating vs. Punditry04:12 Wolfsburg Fire Head Coach & Head of Sport!10:03 What impact can Musiala have for rest of the season?12:51 Who is Bayern's 17-year-old debutant?15:05 Yan Diomande: When will he be sold?18:41 Undav Responds to Nagelsmann!21:12 Nagelsmann's reveals EVERYTHING!22:50 Nagelsmann's inconsistencies 26:50 Are Germany Losing out on Key Talents?33:50 Rest of the Round Summary

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down a massive Bundesliga weekend, starting with Der Klassiker. Bayern go 11 points clear after a thriller at Signal Iduna Park, Harry Kane keeps stacking milestones, and Joshua Kimmich does it again in Klassiker with a late match-winner. We also talk through the investigative piece that breaks down the power dynamics at play in Dortmund. What now, with the season done, and what impact will this have for the summer?
Eintracht’s win over Freiburg wasn’t just about the win. It was about the control and kind of intensity that are starting to define Riera’s early spell. European spots realistic? We also discuss Nagelsmann's recent comments: who plays, who doesn’t, and the Woltemade question + the rest of Round 24.