It was a clash of champions as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen battled to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to penetrate Leverkusen's defense, which approached the match with a more cautious and defensive strategy than anticipated. Jan and Markus analyze the tactical showdown, drawing conclusions about Bayern's performance, Leverkusen's sacrifice of attacking flair, and what lies ahead for both teams as the season progresses.

We also spotlight the Bundesliga's top scorer, whose impressive form is drawing attention and making a significant impact on an already formidable Eintracht side. Additionally, RB Leipzig's attacking prowess finally came to life, while Werder Bremen "Stage" a remarkable comeback. Finally, St. Pauli celebrated their first win of the season!

0:00 Intro
0:21 Catch-up
02:45 Bayern - Leverkusen: Reaction!
06:09 Was Alonso's defensive approach too defensive?
09:10 Kompany will be proud of his team!
12:23 Eintracht are 2nd in the Bundesliga! Bayern next!
13:00 Get to know Eintracht Frankfurt!
19:25 Rest of the Games: Goals, Goals, Goals!
26:35 Why Bayern are Favourites!

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Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) are blown away by Bayern's start to the season under Kompany, as they score 20 goals in just 7 days, defeating Werder Bremen 5-0 away. We discuss the impact of Olise and Kompany, and how they will stack up against Bayer Leverkusen in this weekend's Topspiel. Leverkusen leave it late once again but come through against Wolfsburg, while Stuttgart humiliate Dortmund, led by inspiring performances from Undav and new Bundesliga star Millot. We also recap the other matches from the round, including Eintracht Frankfurt, who have secured three straight league wins. In national team news, there's bad news for Germany as their new No. 1, Marc-André ter Stegen, suffers a serious injury and will be out for 7-8 months. What does this mean for Germany's goalkeeping situation?

0:00 Intro
0:25 Catch-up
01:54 Bayern are back!
07:03 Are Leverkusen ready for Bayern?
11:28 Stuttgart humiliate Dortmund!
14:32 Impressive Eintracht and Freiburg !
17:15 Bundesliga Round Recap
17:45 Ter Stegen injury: Who will be Germany's number one?

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We compare two of football's premier strikers: Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. We delve into Harry Kane’s recent hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel, bringing his total Bundesliga tally to 40 goals in just 35 games. Kane has set a new record for the quickest to reach 40 goals in the league, surpassing Uwe Seeler, and is currently tied with Jadon Sancho for the most goals by an Englishman in Bundesliga history.

At the same time, we analyze Erling Haaland’s exceptional form, with 9 goals in his last 4 games, including two hat-tricks. Haaland, who has 99 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City, is close to breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the fewest games to reach 100 goals for a single club. We examine Haaland’s performances and explore where his remarkable run might lead.

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This week, Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Bayern Munich's dominant win over Kiel, highlighted by a record-setting hat-trick from Harry Kane. With this victory, Bayern now sit at the top of the table for the first time in 2024. Dortmund secured a thrilling win against Heidenheim, driven by a standout performance from Adeyemi. Leverkusen and Stuttgart also bounced back strongly with crucial victories. We also cover Eintracht Frankfurt's win featuring Omar Marmoush’s brace, Freiburg's comeback against Bochum, Bremen ending Mainz’s unbeaten run, and Augsburg's first win of the season. Additionally, we delve into Eberl's recent comments about his initial doubts regarding Kompany, as well as Kimmich and Goretzka’s contract situations.

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We recap the key moments from the international break, highlighting Germany's resurgence as they dominate Hungary and play an exciting draw against the Netherlands, fueled by the dynamic duo of Musiala and Wirtz. Can this team win the World Cup? And could we see these two stars team up at the club level? Meanwhile, Harry Kane makes history with two goals in his 100th cap. Where does he rank among England's all-time greats? Lastly, Martin Ødegaard suffers an ankle sprain against Austria—how serious is it, and what could this mean for Arsenal?

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Thomas Müller cements his legendary status by becoming Bayern Munich's all-time record appearance holder. Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten streak comes to an end at the hands of RB Leipzig, while Stuttgart struggles to find their form, conceding six goals in their first two matches. Heidenheim continues to defy expectations, sitting at the top of the table with a perfect record after a commanding victory over Augsburg. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt’s new dynamic duo shines in their win against Hoffenheim. Jan and Markus break it all down with guest appearance from Chief SportBILD reporter Tobi Altschäffl (altobelli13).

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Bayern and Vincent Kompany kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a late victory away to Wolfsburg. Despite an impressive first half, the second half proved more challenging, with Bayern's back four looking shaky and unconvincing. Should Bayern have kept De Ligt? Can Kim and Upamecano become the defensive stalwarts the club is hoping for? And how can we assess Kompany's impact after just one game?

We also hear from German football journalist and "RB Leipzig Insider" Guido Schäfer (@schfer_g) about Norwegian starlet and new signing Antonio Nusa, who played a key role in RB Leipzig's 1-0 victory against Bochum.

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Sven-Göran Eriksson sadly passed away this week. Jan and Markus remember him as one of the most influential managers in football history, a man who, through his grace, kindness, and presence, left an indelible mark on the sport. We also hear from Former FA Chief, Adrian Bevington (@ABevington11), who worked closely with him, during his time as England manager.

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