⚽ Bundesliga 2024/25 discussion and predictions thread ⚽

[pieppiep]

It is not impossible for them to do that, in the previous season they were also able to be in the final. But of course they have to go through a steep path, because they have to face a very tough team.

I myself am not so sure they will be able to do it, although their chances are still there, but the percentage is not greater than other teams that are considered tougher.

For sure their flight to the final stage will not be smooth-sailing, especially when one faces teams with high quality. In as much as this may have been the case, history had seen that even the under dogs within teams are capable of creating a shocker if they set their mode in the right animal spirit and game strategy. They will not have such strong chances as the other teams, but they will be able to show that they deserve to be on the highest level. Football is a sport that cannot be easily foreseen and that is why it attracts many people. One should also appreciate for the way they address each occasion with lots of preparedness and calmness.

[koang]

It is not impossible for them to do that, in the previous season they were also able to be in the final. But of course they have to go through a steep path, because they have to face a very tough team.

I myself am not so sure they will be able to do it, although their chances are still there, but the percentage is not greater than other teams that are considered tougher.

For sure their flight to the final stage will not be smooth-sailing, especially when one faces teams with high quality. In as much as this may have been the case, history had seen that even the under dogs within teams are capable of creating a shocker if they set their mode in the right animal spirit and game strategy. They will not have such strong chances as the other teams, but they will be able to show that they deserve to be on the highest level. Football is a sport that cannot be easily foreseen and that is why it attracts many people. One should also appreciate for the way they address each occasion with lots of preparedness and calmness.

I don't underestimate any team in the Champions League, but I think Barcelona won't lose to Dortmund in the quarter-finals. They're going to the semi-finals, at least. Probably also to the final unless they somehow fuck it up
Barca's game under Flick continues to develop well; they continue to have more shots on goal, and the control of the game just needs consistency. When they concede goals, it's more due to their own mistakes not the dominance of the opponent.

[pawel7777]

Arsenal is making a move to acquire Wolfsburg's star, Mohamed Amoura during the summer transfer window:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/02/arsenal-make-enquiry-sign-29m-bundesliga-striker-cheaper-isak-alternative-22834580/

As for this weekend games, some media report that Vincent Kompany intends to go "full throttle" against Augsburg tomorrow.
Augsburg is a pretty solid team, currently ranked 8th in the table and are on 7-long streak of games without loss. They will have a home turf advantage, so I wouldn't be shocked if they steal some points tomorrow.

[ajiz138]

It is not impossible for them to do that, in the previous season they were also able to be in the final. But of course they have to go through a steep path, because they have to face a very tough team.

I myself am not so sure they will be able to do it, although their chances are still there, but the percentage is not greater than other teams that are considered tougher.

It will be difficult for Dortmund to make it to the champions League final this year because this year there are more challenging and tougher oppositions in the champions League plus Dortmund is not in the best of forms because they are just trying to come back to form so I don't see them playing competitively with the best of clubs in Europe what Dortmund should focus more this season is to see how they will make it to the champions League next season by finishing in the top four spots in the bundesliga table this season

That's it, they are in a difficult situation, their game is not like the usual seasons where they usually play well, but this season they are not performing well.

I think they can be in the final if they can get a very big luck. If they have that luck, then they will find a way even if we think it is a strange way.

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After 1 defeat and 1 draw, Bayern Munich can win again in the last week, currently they will face Augsburg and have the status as the away team.

This season the title for them is already in sight, but they have not claimed the title, so they must maximize the match to get closer to the title. I think even though they are playing as the away team, Bayern Munich should not have much difficulty.

[pawel7777]

Despite Kompany announcing they will approach the game at "full throttle", Bayern is struggling against Augsburg.
If the game ends up with a draw and if Leverkusen wins tomorrow against 16th Heidenheim, the gap would reduce to only 4 points and the finish of the season will get much more exciting. I wouldn't mind that to happen at all.

[koang]

Despite Kompany announcing they will approach the game at "full throttle", Bayern is struggling against Augsburg.
If the game ends up with a draw and if Leverkusen wins tomorrow against 16th Heidenheim, the gap would reduce to only 4 points and the finish of the season will get much more exciting. I wouldn't mind that to happen at all.

The match ended 1-3, and Bayern defeated the hottest team in the Bundesliga, ending Augsburg's 11-match unbeaten run.
It was an important win and important three points. The fact that the game turned around after going behind was also positive. But Musiala's injury ruined the win and the good mood. Congratulations...
Now it's time to rest until Wednesday against Inter.

[pawel7777]

The match ended 1-3, and Bayern defeated the hottest team in the Bundesliga, ending Augsburg's 11-match unbeaten run.
It was an important win and important three points. The fact that the game turned around after going behind was also positive. But Musiala's injury ruined the win and the good mood. Congratulations...
Now it's time to rest until Wednesday against Inter.

I didn't even know about that Augsburg's 11 games without loss streak. It's a shame, but that Zesiger's red card in the 58th minute helped Bayern a lot.
That put some pressure off their shoulders and now they can fully focus on their next game, which is Inter in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday. Bayern is a slight favourite to get through to the semi final.

[salad daging]

The match ended 1-3, and Bayern defeated the hottest team in the Bundesliga, ending Augsburg's 11-match unbeaten run.
It was an important win and important three points. The fact that the game turned around after going behind was also positive. But Musiala's injury ruined the win and the good mood. Congratulations...
Now it's time to rest until Wednesday against Inter.

I didn't even know about that Augsburg's 11 games without loss streak. It's a shame, but that Zesiger's red card in the 58th minute helped Bayern a lot.
That put some pressure off their shoulders and now they can fully focus on their next game, which is Inter in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday. Bayern is a slight favourite to get through to the semi final.

Without the red card the mood of the game might have been a little different, although in reality we would have predicted a Bayern Munich win.
Now Bayern Munich are firmly in the table with a big points difference from Leverkusen, and the thought of this week in the quarterfinals against Inter is a tough one for Bayern.

[alltalk]

Without the red card the mood of the game might have been a little different, although in reality we would have predicted a Bayern Munich win.
Now Bayern Munich are firmly in the table with a big points difference from Leverkusen, and the thought of this week in the quarterfinals against Inter is a tough one for Bayern.

Agree. The match may end up with a draw if there was no red card. But I think Bayern Munich was still capable to win the match. Sure, the red card made an advantage for Bayern Munich, they will be easier to win because they played against 10 Augsburg players. However, winning this match, Bayern Munich seems to be closer to the trophy for this season. I personally don't see a chance that Leverkusen may overtake the position of Bayern Munich in the 1st place. Now, the point gap is 9 points, sure it is a large point gap.

[pawel7777]

Another 3 points by Leverkusen, but it was a tough win.
Heidenheim turned out to be a very hard challenge, they didn't allow Xabi Alonso's team to dominate them. Possession was split almost evenly, and Heidenheim had more shots on goal.
Leverkusen won only because of a late goal by Buendia in additional time.

I'm, again, positively surprised by Dortmund, they won again against a tough opponent. After defeating Mainz 3-1 last week, today they noted another comfy win (4-1) over Freiburg in an away game.
Looks like Kovac is doing something right. If they keep playing like that, they have a chance for a spot in the top 4. Currently, they are 5 points behind.

[koang]

The match ended 1-3, and Bayern defeated the hottest team in the Bundesliga, ending Augsburg's 11-match unbeaten run.
It was an important win and important three points. The fact that the game turned around after going behind was also positive. But Musiala's injury ruined the win and the good mood. Congratulations...
Now it's time to rest until Wednesday against Inter.

I didn't even know about that Augsburg's 11 games without loss streak. It's a shame, but that Zesiger's red card in the 58th minute helped Bayern a lot.
That put some pressure off their shoulders and now they can fully focus on their next game, which is Inter in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday. Bayern is a slight favourite to get through to the semi final.

Yep. Bayern is lucky..
Zesiger receives a second yellow card. That horrible call by the referee on the 2nd yellow on Cedric Zesiger completely changed the game in Bayern's favor. Jöllenbeck used a bad angle and then omitted the fact that this challenge was deemed a yellow card offense that happened to be the player’s 2nd yellow card, and VAR is not permitted to intervene in cases of yellow-red cards.
Augsburg was down to ten men, and the match ended in a 1-3 for Bayern. There is no club to criticise here except the referee.

[ajiz138]

The red card received by Augsburg was one of the factors that made Bayern Munich finally able to win this match. The hosts were able to put up a meaningful fight before they received the red card and they were even able to take the lead first.

However, Bayern Munich were also able to take advantage of their advantage, they were able to make good use of the players they had on the field so that they were able to successfully bring home the victory.

[Gurujebs]

The red card received by Augsburg was one of the factors that made Bayern Munich finally able to win this match. The hosts were able to put up a meaningful fight before they received the red card and they were even able to take the lead first.

However, Bayern Munich were also able to take advantage of their advantage, they were able to make good use of the players they had on the field so that they were able to successfully bring home the victory.

If were not for the red card given to Augsburg player in the second half, I am confident that the game would end up draw or a defeats for Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich look bad playing against weak teams, they barely play against weak teams without conceding a goal. Bayern conceded a goal in the last 3 league games they played against weak teams.

Furthermore, Bayern Munch were able to make used of the red card advantage to scored two more goals in the second half, the points helped to stay 6 points ahead of Leverkusen. Kompany needs a better change, they can’t win the trophy they want with this performance next season.

[Roseline492]

I don't underestimate any team in the Champions League, but I think Barcelona won't lose to Dortmund in the quarter-finals. They're going to the semi-finals, at least. Probably also to the final unless they somehow fuck it up
Barca's game under Flick continues to develop well; they continue to have more shots on goal, and the control of the game just needs consistency. When they concede goals, it's more due to their own mistakes not the dominance of the opponent.

I also think for Barcelona because they have come a long way to allow Borussia Dortmund make them not to get to champions League finals, Barcelona has not been form for quite seasons, so since they have break free from those season it will never be easy for any club that would meet them, however Borussia Dortmund has not even compete equally with Bayern Leverkusen to be meeting Barcelona whom can now be high rank than Bayern Munich itself, so actually is a go home for Borussia Dortmund on the champions League as they start.