The Bundesliga Connection

Familiar Foes & Bitter Rivals

The round of 16 matches are nearing completion and with Germany managing to progress out of the group stages of the European Championships, albeit with a struggle, they are set to face England, at Wembley, in their last 16 fixture. With the majority of the quarter-final places already occupied, Die…

29 Jun 2021 6 min

Where Is Sancho?

With no Bundesliga football going on, the EURO’s are well underway with many Bundesliga players representing their respective countries. Although England has played some mouth-watering football, the one thing that is for sure is that the three lions have failed to score goals, and with Jadon Sancho sitting on the…

22 Jun 2021 5 min

Will Germany Overcome France?

With The European Championship 2020 well into matchday one, all eyes will be focusing on arguably the match of the week. The current FIFA World Cup champions France, take on Germany in a Group F clash. Right now, the Germans are currently the underdogs with France having speed, skill, and…

15 Jun 2021 6 min

‘Germany Lives Off Of Fans’

With the European Championships only a few days around the corner, Germany find themselves in the proverbial group of death. Joining the Germans in this group are Hungary, Portugal, and current FIFA World Cup holders, France. Germany will come up against France in their first game of the tournament which…

8 Jun 2021 6 min

‘The Expectations Are Low’

With The European Championship 2020 finally around the corner, Germany find themselves in a fairly tough group, with the likes of Hungary, Portugal, and their first game, France. Speaking on the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection”, Harrington explains that “the expectations are low for this German Side,” with the likes…

2 Jun 2021 6 min

Dortmund’s Dynamic Duo

The DFB Pokal Final took place this past weekend with RB Leipzig facing Borussia Dortmund. The Bulls are sitting in second place in the Bundesliga, whereas Dortmund are in third. Dortmund have won their last 5 games which would have surely brought some worry to the Leipzig outfit. Dortmunds’ dynamic…

19 May 2021 6 min

How Will Bayern Line Up Under Nagelsmann?

Bayern Munich were recently crowned Bundesliga champions for the ninth season in a row after thrashing Borussia Monchengladbach 6-0 on the back of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick. The result means that coach Hansi Flick will leave the club on high, as he is set to leave the club and be…

11 May 2021 9 min

Breaking Down The Race For UCL Spots In The Bundesliga...

With Bayern Munich sitting pretty atop the Bundesliga table, the focus is now on the race for the last two UEFA Champions League qualifying spots, with Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt & Borussia Dortmund all competing for third and fourth on the log. In the latest episode of The SL Podcast's "The…

5 May 2021 7 min

Why Schalke Need Police Protection From Their Own Fans...

Last week, for the first time in 33 years, Schalke 04 have been relegated to Germany's second division. This led to frustrated fans throwing eggs at Schalke's team bus, as supporters confronted players after their loss to Arminia Bielefeld, which sealed their fate. In the latest episode of The SL…

27 Apr 2021 9 min

Is Flick The Favourite To Replace Jogi?

Hansi Flick recently announced that he'll his post as head coach of Bayern Munich at the end of this season. The decision came as a surprise to football pundits, fans, and even Bayern themselves who were recently stated that they are disappointed that Flick chose to tell the press so…

20 Apr 2021 8 min

Can Bayern Turn It Around In Paris?

Bayern Munich face an uphill when they take on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday night. PSG have three away goals to defend, and Bayern are still without star striker Robert Lewandowski. The current holders will need to win by at least two goals or score four away goals to secure…

13 Apr 2021 11 min

Are Germany Ready To Challenge For Euro Glory?

It’s been four years since Germany last lifted a title, beating Chile at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. And while it’s been seven years since their last major title (The 2014 FIFA World Cup), it’s been even longer since they’ve won the UEFA Euro Championships, having last lifted the title…

30 Mar 2021 8 min

"Dortmund Are Dead In The Water"- Bundesliga Expert On UCL Draw

The draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals has set up some mouth-watering fixtures, with two of them featuring German sides. Current holders Bayern Munich will take on PSG in a rematch of last season’s final, while Borussia Dortmund will face Premier League title favourites Manchester City. Both fixtures are…

24 Mar 2021 8 min

Breaking Down Germany's National Head Coach Options...

With the recent announcement that Joachim Löw will resign from his role as Germany’s National Team Head Coach after the upcoming Euro Championships, there has been speculation as to who will take over from him. ‘Jogi’ Löw will bow out as a World Cup winner thanks to his side’s 2014…

16 Mar 2021 9 min

“Bayern Got Their Bundesliga Mojo Back”

Following disappointing results in recent matches in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich bounced back against FC Koln, winning 5-1 thanks to braces from star striker Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry. Bayern had dropped points against Arminia Bielefeld in an entertaining 3-3 stalemate, as well as a 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt…

2 Mar 2021 8 min

Will Haaland Outgrow Dortmund?

The 2020 FIFA Golden Boy winner Erling Haaland’s fine form continues after scoring a brace against a struggling Schalke, including an unbelievable acrobatic effort. Haaland has scored 17 goals in 13 matches in the Champions League. But it has come out that Haaland wants his new contract to be around…

23 Feb 2021 9 min

"Alisson Has Karius Syndrome"

The Champions League is back with the first round of 16 matches kicking off with RB Leipzig taking on Liverpool on a neutral pitch. But can a struggling Liverpool defeat second on the Bundesliga table Leipzig? Liverpool have only managed to win 2 of their last 5 games and due…

16 Feb 2021 7 min

"You Have To Salute Al Ahly, But Bayern Dominated"

While it has been suggested in football circles that Al Ahly Coach Pitso Mosimane is under fire in Egypt for his team's inconsistency in the league, it cannot be denied that he has still managed to accomplish quite a bit during his short time with the club so far. The…

9 Feb 2021 8 min

Bayern Closing In On Man Utd Target?

It can be argued that if German champions Bayern Munich were to strengthen their defence, that the side would be unstoppable this season and it seems as though they are making progress in their efforts to secure the signature of rival side RB Leipzig’s star centre-back Dayot Upamecano. Reports have…

2 Feb 2021 9 min

Is The Title Race Already Over?

Just two weeks ago the Bundesliga title race looked far more open with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen all jostling for the top spot while Borussia Dortmund followed not too far behind. Now, despite their defensive struggles, the defending champions have managed to open up a seven-point lead…

26 Jan 2021 8 min