The Fussball Podcast

Freiburg are preparing for the biggest game in their history.Ahead of the Europa League Final against Aston Villa, Markus Fjørtoft and The Athletic's German Football Correspondent, Seb Stafford-Bloor, take a closer look at one of football’s most unique clubs and ask how Freiburg got here.From Volker Finke to Christian Streich and now Julian Schuster, they discuss the continuity, culture and identity that have shaped Freiburg over decades and whether this European run is the natural next step rather than a surprise.They also break down Schuster’s first season in charge, Freiburg’s route to the final, key players, and under what scenario Freiburg can beat Europa League specialist Unai Emery.⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bundesliga content! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more Bundesliga insights & exclusive interviews!Listen to The Fussball Podcast on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9Follow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft0:00 Intro01:21 Why is Freiburg reaching the Europa League Final such a big deal?03:50 What makes Freiburg special? Continuity, Identity, Culture06:42 The English Club you can compare Freiburg to!07:33 The players Freiburg have developed and rejuvenated!09:10 The type of profiles Freiburg recruit for!13:27 What's the next step for Freiburg?18:14 Under what scenario can Freiburg win the final?22:19 Final Preview and Predictions

Who was Bayern's latest debutant, and what impact can Musiala have for the rest of the season? Is Deniz Undav right to respond to Nagelsmann, and are Germany losing key talents to other national teams after Paul Wanner chose Austria, following earlier decisions by Kenan Yıldız, Can Uzun and Ibrahim Maza?Markus and Jan also looks at the rise of Yan Diomande who reached double-digits in Bundesliga goals in his first full season as a professional, Wolfsburg’s decision to bring back Dieter Hecking, and key results across the league including Dortmund’s narrow win, Leipzig’s late comeback and Freiburg’s draw with Bayer Leverkusen.0:00 Intro0:34 Catch-up02:34 Commentating vs. Punditry04:12 Wolfsburg Fire Head Coach & Head of Sport!10:03 What impact can Musiala have for rest of the season?12:51 Who is Bayern's 17-year-old debutant?15:05 Yan Diomande: When will he be sold?18:41 Undav Responds to Nagelsmann!21:12 Nagelsmann's reveals EVERYTHING!22:50 Nagelsmann's inconsistencies 26:50 Are Germany Losing out on Key Talents?33:50 Rest of the Round Summary

Borussia Dortmund were eliminated from Europe after surrendering a two-goal advantage against Atalanta, raising fresh questions about mentality ahead of Der Klassiker.Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft analyse Niko Kovač’s Dortmund project, examine whether the European collapse changes the Bundesliga title narrative, and debate what Dortmund actually want as a club after moving on from Edin Terzić and Nuri Şahin. We also assess Bayern Munich’s position at the top as "history-makers", with Kane chasing Lewandowski's "impossible" record. Can he beat it? Pluss, is the title race still on if Dortmund win?

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft reflect on Harry Kane reaching 500 career goals and what it means for his legacy. From his Tottenham years and Premier League impact to his Bayern chapter and the way he’s carried expectation as England captain, we break down the arc of his career and why this milestone matters.

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft analyse Bayern’s statement win, Dortmund’s progress one year under Niko Kovač, Albert Riera’s Bundesliga debut, Urs Fischer’s impact at Mainz, and the rest of the round.Bayern Munich reasserted their authority with a dominant 5–1 home win over Hoffenheim, restoring a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.Borussia Dortmund are firmly back in the title conversation. One year on from Kovač’s appointment, we look at the tactical reset, defensive improvement, and why Dortmund now look built for consistency.Albert Riera’s Bundesliga debut as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach ended in frustration, with a late equaliser denying him a winning start. But there were sings of improvement.Mainz’s turnaround under Urs Fischer continues to gather momentum, with structure, clarity, and belief returning after a difficult start to the season.We also touch on Freiburg keeping their European push alive against Werder Bremen, Hamburg’s long-awaited Bundesliga away win at Heidenheim, St. Pauli’s important home victory over Stuttgart, Borussia Mönchengladbach earning a valuable point against Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig edging past Cologne to maintain their top-four push.