The Fussball Podcast

Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft react to one of the most spectacular games of the season.

Bayern Munich continue their relentless goalscoring form with a 5-0 win over St. Pauli, just days after beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. They're now record goalscorers in a Bundesliga season, and still got 5 games to go!
At Union Berlin, Marie-Louise Eta steps in as interim head coach following a difficult run of results. We break down her background, her pathway through the German system, and why her appointment reflects a long-term integration into the men’s game.
We also discuss fan reactions at Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach, where Nico Schlotterbeck was booed despite extending his contract, and Rocco Reitz faced protests over his move to RB Leipzig. What does this reveal about trust between fans, players, and clubs?
Finally, we examine the battle between Germany and Spain for a fifth Champions League spot, and why the current European ties could have a major impact on the Bundesliga next season.
Follow Keven Bader on X (@keven_bader) for all the latest Bundesliga insights and news.

Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:37 Welcoming Keven Bader on the show!02:29 Who is Union Berlin's New Head Coach?09:05 Bayern become HISTORIC! How did they do it?11:40 Remember when we were worried about Bayern's squad depth...13:00 Who is Bayern's latest debutant?15:33 Schlotterbeck and Reitz booed! WHY?20:12 Schlotterbeck's NEW CLAUSE21:29 Rest of the Round Summary26:20 Bundesliga vs. La Liga: Fight for the extra CL spot EXPLAINED29:35 Bayern vs. Real Predictions

Bayern win 2-1 away to Real Madrid and take a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals. Are they favourites in the competition? And what's really stopping Manuel Neuer from joining the German National Team this World Cup? Pluss, Michael Olise's impressive performance, and Jan and Markus debate how good Joshua Kimmich actually is!

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:43 Bayern win 2-1: Immediate Reactions!
02:43 Bayern break the Real Madrid spell
05:53 Kimmich: Overrated or Underrated
08:49 Jan's Neuer Rant!
11:49 Neuer needed this performance!
13:57 Will Bayern regret their wastefulness?
16:35 How will Bayern approach the return in Munich?
19:38 Bayern's ONE BIG worry: Musiala

Germany’s preparation for the World Cup continued with matches against Switzerland and Ghana, offering two different types of tests.

In this episode, we assess what these games told us about Julian Nagelsmann’s team, where the structure is working, and where questions remain.

We look at the balance of the midfield, the ongoing lack of a clear No.9, and whether Germany have solved their defensive issues or simply masked them.

A major focus is placed on Florian Wirtz, who continues to emerge as the central figure in Germany’s attacking play. We discuss how Germany can maximise his strengths, and how a club like Liverpool would need to build around him to get the best out of his profile.

And what were those Nagelsmann comments on Undav about? Arrogance? Lack of communication strategy? We break it down!

Dortmund have made a decisive structural change, ending their relationship with Sebastian Kehl by "mutual agreement" and bringing in Ole Book from Elversberg. This was not driven by results but by internal leadership tensions, particularly with Lars Ricken, and reflects a broader reset in how the club approaches recruitment and decision-making.
At Köln, the dismissal of Lukas Kwasniok highlights a different issue. The decision had effectively already been made before the 3–3 derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the result acting only as a trigger. It raises ongoing questions about instability and long-term planning at the club.
On the pitch, Bayern continue their dominant run with a 4–0 win over Union Berlin, moving closer to the Bundesliga goals record. Serge Gnabry’s resurgence under Vincent Kompany is a key theme.
Elsewhere, Stuttgart strengthen their Champions League push with a certain Deniz Undav scoring in his sixth consecutive game, Dortmund stage a comeback against Hamburg , and Leverkusen once again fail to hold control despite strong phases. Frankfurt’s decision to leave Mario Götze out of the squad adds another layer of intrigue.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Catch-Up: Jan at the League Cup Final
05:45 Why did Kehl leave Dortmund?
09:49 Who is Dortmund's New Sporting Director?
15:19 Kwasniok Fired by Köln
19:54 Gnabry's Resurgence
21:53 Bayern Chasing Historic Record
25:58 Eintracht lose to Mainz! Götze Dropped!
30:00 Rest of the Round