Bayern Munich will host RB Leipzig for a Bundesliga showdown that became really important after the Bavarians were knocked off by Mainz 05 last weekend.Against a struggling, but hungry RB Leipzig squad, whose coach — Marco Rose — is firmly on the hot seat, Bayern Munich could have its hands full.Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap: Can Bayern Munich shake off the injuries and doldrums for this match? A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table. A look at the rosters and injuries for RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI. A prediction on the match. Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of the Bundesliga Rundown will be a special one!We will review the teams occupying the first through eight position in the Bundesliga table! Marcus will grade each team based on their start to the 2024/25 season, while analyzing what has gone right and wrong for each of them.Hence, this special edition will discuss: What has gone wrong at Borussia Dortmund? What has gone right at Mainz? Are VfB Stuttgart on a better path? The inspiring story of SC Freiburg. How Marco Rose has turned his fortunes around at RB Leipzig – and why Marcus thinks it might not last. Is Eintracht Frankfurt the most fun team to watch in the Bundesliga? Why Xabi Alonso deserves so much credit for his efforts this season. Why a loss this weekend shouldn’t discourage FC Bayern Munich fans... too much. ...and much more (including rants about FIFA and UEFA’s match calendar). If you’re on BlueSky, be sure to follow the Bundesliga Rundown and Bavarian Football Works at: @ https://bundesligarundown.bsky.social @ https://bavarianfbworks.bsky.social @ https://bavarianpodcast.bsky.social Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich was riding high, but now might go stumbling into the break depending on on how motivated RB Leipzig is to help save the job of its head coach.Obviously, Bayern Munich would rather not be in this predicament, but there is still this final game to right the ship.Aside of the on-field action, there appears to be some serious movement on a couple of transfer situations that could dramatically affect the future of the club. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. This is what we have on tap: Reflecting on Bayern Munich’s poor showing vs. Mainz 05 Florian Wirtz could be lining up a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen...is that a good or a bad thing? It sounds like Leroy Sané needs a miracle to get a contract extension with Bayern Munich...does he deserve one? Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich traveled to Mainz 05 for a Bundesliga showdown against a club that has been somewhat of a surprise in Germany this season.The Bavarians were tired, weary, and lacked focus in a terrible first half that found them down 1-0 at the half, before ultimately succumbing to Mainz in a 2-1 defeat that was extremely frustrating.Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI and what it could mean for Laimer and Leon Goretzka. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Injuries and a lack of rotation made Vincent Kompany’s men very fatigued and sloppy. What else went wrong besides fatigue and sloppiness? Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich’s first half (for all intents and purposes) is almost over and while the team is wrapping things up on the pitch, there is a lot of work being done in the boardroom.Let’s chat about what’s going on with the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap: Vincent Kompany must figure out a way to rotate better. Bayern Munich has been lucky with players like Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Kim Min-jae, but are they at-risk? Did Joshua Kimmich win the negotiation war with Bayern Munich? If so, what does that mean for Alphonso Davies. Speaking of Davies, there is a wild Real Madrid spin on why things might have soured between the two parties Meanwhile, Leroy Sané could be reading the writing on the wall and is — allegedly — willing to take a pay cut. A brief Entertainment Rundown. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich will travel to Mainz 05 for a Bundesliga tilt where head coach Vincent Kompany will have to continue to work through the mini-injury crisis that is going on at the moment.So far, Kompany has managed it with aplomb...can he keep it going? Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap: Can Bayern Munich stay hot against a pesky Mainz 05 squad? A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table. A look at the rosters and injuries for Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI...will Kompany use any young players? A prediction on the match. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich traveled to Gelsenkirchen to take on Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League and walked away with a convincing 5-1 victory.Michael Olise scored twice, while Konrad Laimer, Thomas Müller, and Jamal Musiala all had goals in a dominant effort from the Bavarians. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI and what it could mean for Konrad Laimer and Leon Goretzka. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. What a resurgent effort from Müller, while Musiala continued his brilliance. Bayern Munich’s attack was much better, but still is not clicking on all cylinders. Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bundesliga is approaching the end of its Hinrunde stage, and the table is shaping up nicely for Bayern Munich supporters, but worryingly for VfL Bochum supporters.Matchday 13 provided plenty of goals, late drama, and no 0-0 draws! In other words, the Bundesliga at its finest.In this episode of the Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus discusses: The fun fact that the Bundesliga Rundown is now on BlueSky! Go follow if you have an account! Why he believes VfL Wolfsburg’s Ralph Hasenhüttl is one of the best coaches the 2024/25 Bundesliga has to offer. The worrying signs surrounding Union Berlin. The worst team in Bundesliga history. ...and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich is looking to continue its winning form against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League after a very odd 4-2 win over Heidenheim over the weekend.The Bavarians need a win to continue their ascent up the Champions League table against what should be an overmatched Shakhtar Donetsk side. Let’s get going and talk about it all on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: A look at where the teams sit in the Champions League table. Bayern Munich will need to shake off a plethora of injuries it has — which should force Vincent Kompany to get creative with his lineups and tactics. Why you should keep an eye on Georgiy Sudakov. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI...will there be any rotation? A prediction on the match. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich is down to its final three games before the Winterpause and some might consider the team to be a little bit wobbly at this point — albeit with a pretty sturdy Jamal Musiala-infused crutch to keep them upright (shout out, Toni Kroos).As things head into the homestretch before the break, let hit on some of the big topics of the day. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Some final takeaways on Bayern Munich’s win over Heidenheim. Retiring Franz Beckenbauer’s number is pretty cool, but I have a strong, anti-retiring numbers stance. I’m conflicted…help me! Bayern Munich is riddled with injuries now that Alphonso Davies and Kingsley Coman have joined the walking wounded. What can Vincent Kompany do to survive the next three games? Getting Florian Wirtz might actually be a necessity…let us make our case why. Herbert Hainer’s curious omission of Leroy Sané. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices