Three Games to Watch: Schalke promotion push, Rheinderby and Bayern vs Barcelona

About this episode

Manu Veth highlights three key games to watch in German football, including the Rheinderby and a UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal.

Every week, Manu Veth highlights three games you should watch across German football. This week, Manu kicks things off with the Rheinderby between Köln and Leverkusen, where there is a lot on the line on either end of the table. Then he moves on to Paderborn versus Schalke. Can Schalke make a big step towards returning to the Bundesliga? Then, finally, we head to Munich, where Bayern Munich will face Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal at the Allianz Arena. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Manu Veth

Topics covered

• German football
• Bundesliga
• Schalke promotion
• Rheinderby
• Bayern vs Barcelona
• football matches

Keywords

• Schalke
• Rheinderby
• Bayern Munich
• Barcelona
• Paderborn
• Leverkusen
• Köln
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bayern Munich, Barcelona

Places: Köln, Leverkusen, Paderborn, Schalke, Munich

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