The Bundesliga Connection

“Teams Will Be Studying Bayern’s Defensive Weaknesses”

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Bayern Munich are just as dangerous as they were in their 2019/20 treble-winning season, they currently sit top of the Bundesliga and grabbed 16 points from a possible 18 in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) group, but the reality is quite sobering. Bayern were…

19 Jan 2021 9 min

How Gladbach Exposed Bayern's Defense!

This past weekend brought more twists in the Bundesliga table, as Borussia Mönchengladbach fought back from two goals down to defeat Bayern Munich 3-2. The defending league champions had the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points, as RB Leipzig had lost their…

12 Jan 2021 8 min

Bayern’s Secret Ingredient

The Bundesliga title race picture is becoming clearer with every passing matchday, and even though teams like RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen & Borussia Dortmund still have a realistic shot at the league trophy, Bayern Munich remain favourites to retain their crown. This past weekend saw Bayern tested against a struggling…

5 Jan 2021 7 min

Is Haaland Ready For A Bigger Club?

Golden Boy winner Erling Haaland is currently sidelined with injury but after starting the season in impressive form, scoring 17 goals in 14 appearances for Borussia Dortmund so far, the highly sought-after 20-year-old striker has been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Manchester City and other top European clubs. Haaland…

15 Dec 2020 9 min

How RB Leipzig can break Manchester hearts..

RB Leipzig enter the final matchday of Group H in the UEFA Champions League with the chance to join to book their spot in the Round of 16 knockout phase. They face a tricky route through the ‘Group of Death’, as they sit level on nine points alongside both Manchester…

8 Dec 2020 8 min

Don’t Forget What Bayern Did To Atletico The First Time

Bayern Munich head into their UEFA Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid riding high, having remained unbeaten in just over three months in all competitions. The defending champions also have 15 goals in four UCL group stage victories, and will look to add insult to injury against an Atletico side…

1 Dec 2020 7 min

Is Sancho Collecting Dust At Dortmund?

Borussia Dortmund have made a solid start to the 2020/21 campaign, playing some of the most exciting football in both the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League (UCL). Despite this, questions have been asked of highly-rated star Jadon Sancho after his recent transfer saga which saw him linked with a £108million…

24 Nov 2020 9 min

“Neuer Is The Best GK Germany’s Ever Had”

DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer’s latest national team record and the latest news surrounding Germany ahead of their clash with Spain in the UEFA Nation’s League.

17 Nov 2020 8 min

How Haaland Can Help Dortmund Turn The Tide

Borussia Dortmund has in recent years become a club known for developing and then selling some of Europe's best young talent. In this episode of the Bundesliga Connection, analyst Kres Harrington explains how holding on to Haaland can help Dortmund close the revolving door.

10 Nov 2020 9 min

How German Match-Fixers Came To Play in SA

Kres Harrington gives us a little history lesson on the scandals that have played German football over the last 50 years and how the scandal that coincided with Apartheid saw some of those banned from German football arriving on South African shores to play the beautiful game.

4 Nov 2020 10 min

'They Are The Best Team In The World'

Kres Harrington analyses Bayern Munich's 5-0 defeat of Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund's 3-0 victory of rivals Shalke in the Ruhr Derby and takes a look at Steven Pienaar and Delron Buckley's careers in the Bundesliga.

27 Oct 2020 10 min

Knowledge Musona's German Nightmare Explained...

In the latest episode of The Bundesliga Connection, brought to you by the SL Podcast, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington looks at the connections between South Africa and Arminia Bielefeld, whose next matchup is against reigning champions FC Bayern Munich. South Africans Delron Buckley, Sibusiso Zuma, and Rowen Fernández all…

13 Oct 2020 6 min

'There Is Already Bad Blood Between Sancho & Dortmund'

Borussia Dortmund have made headlines over the past few months window due to Manchester United’s interest in star player Jadon Sancho. Several football publications have reported that Sancho has agreed personal terms, but that United are not willing to meet Dortmund’s £108 million asking fee for the highly-rated 20-year old…

5 Oct 2020 7 min

How Hoffenheim Took Advantage Of Bayern’s Super Cup Fatigue

Bayern Munich’s incredible run of winning 23 competitive matches in a row has come to an end, with the quadruple winners falling to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Hoffenheim. For the first time in 10 months, the German giants lost a football match but the result can be…

28 Sep 2020 8 min

Bayern Munich Sets A New Record

In their opening match in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich handed Schalke a 8-0 thrashing, setting the record for the largest opening day victory. On the show, expert analyst Kres Harrington breaks down that victory, as well as Dortmund's match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

22 Sep 2020 8 min

Can Dortmund Challenge Bayern?

In this episode of the Bundesliga Connection, analyst Kres Harrington speaks to our host Sloo Phaho about what Borussia Dortmund will need to do in order to be able to challenge the treble-winners Bayern Munich. That, and more.

15 Sep 2020 9 min

Can Leroy Sane Crack Bayern’s Starting XI?

Can Leroy Sane Crack Bayern’s Starting XI? Listen to Kres Harrington's analysis on the Bundesliga connection as he tackles this question and more. Cadbury FC #TasteTheAction: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/taste_the_action

8 Sep 2020 8 min

Could We See A Bayern Exodus?

Expert analyst Kres Harrington talks to us about what could happen if Bayern are faced with a player exodus in the wake of their incredible treble-winning season.

1 Sep 2020 9 min

“Bayern Will Only Get Stronger Moving Forward”

Bayern Munich’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League (UCL) final victory over Paris Saint-Germain success was not only historic but also a potential sign of continued future success. The German champions became only the second side in history after Barcelona to win the treble in Europe and did so with a balance…

25 Aug 2020 10 min

For Bayern & PSG, The Treble Chase Is On!

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) final is all set, with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich taking on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for European glory. The match sees both sides eager to complete the highly-coveted ‘treble’, which sees a team win their domestic league, domestic cup and the UCL, a…

22 Aug 2020 8 min