Germany’s World Cup squad is here 🇩🇪Julian Nagelsmann has made his calls for the 2026 World Cup. We react to the biggest decisions, the surprises, the omissions, and what this squad says about Germany’s chances in North America. Who made it. Who missed out. And what comes next for Die Mannschaft.

Markus Fjørtoft welcomes Keven Bader on the show for the second time. Keven is blogger and podcaster for Fotbollskanalen and TV4 in Sweden. You can follow him @Keven_Bader, where he covers German football extensively.

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.

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0:00 Intro

01:21 Why is Freiburg reaching the Europa League Final such a big deal?

03:50 What makes Freiburg special? Continuity, Identity, Culture

06:42 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

The Bundesliga goes down to the final day. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft break down the dramatic fight for the Champions League places, Europe, and survival after a huge Matchday 33 in the Bundesliga.

The two discuss Stuttgart taking control of the top-four race after beating Bayer Leverkusen, Hoffenheim keeping their Champions League hopes alive, and Jonas Urbig’s standout performance as Bayern beat Wolfsburg despite Harry Kane missing a penalty.

They also react to RB Leipzig’s response after missing out on Europe, Heidenheim’s late-season revival in the relegation battle, Dortmund’s emotional home finale against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Schalke’s heavy defeat following their Ibiza trip.

Bayern head into the second leg against PSG trailing 5–4 after one of the most open and high-quality games of the season.

Jan and Markus focus on the key question facing Vincent Kompany: does Bayern stay true to their identity, or do they need more control to manage the game?

The first leg showed both sides of Bayern’s approach. They were able to match PSG going forward, but conceding five goals raises a valid concern about the balance in the team.

PSG, meanwhile, demonstrated why they have been currently setting the standard, combining individual quality with collective structure and efficiency in transition.

With the Allianz Arena as the backdrop, Bayern will back themselves. But the discussion is what this will come down to, and if this tie will be decided by control and defensive detail, or goals and attacking quality.

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down the tactical and psychological battle heading into the second leg.

The title may be decided, but the real tension is elsewhere. Markus Fjørtoft & Jan Åge Fjørtoft break it all down.

Eintracht and Albert Riera have experienced a difficult week on and off the pitch. A defeat to Hamburg. A fiery press conference. And fan frustration growing. How do we make sense of the situation at Eintracht?

Relegation Battle Intensifies
Union Berlin, Hamburg, and Gladbach officially secure their Bundesliga spot for next season. Bremen stumble. St. Pauli and Wolfsburg equal on points. Heidenheim close to a miracle in Munich, but “only” get a point. Who’s staying up?

Champions League Race
Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart delivers late drama.
Schick and Leverkusen with a statement win against RB Leipzig.
Who has control heading into the final stretch?

Leverkusen & the Next Step
Is Hjulmand the right man for Leverkusen?

PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final that lived up to every expectation. Two of the best teams in Europe went head-to-head with no compromise, producing one of the most intense and high-quality games in recent memory.

Markus and Jan Fjørtoft break down PSG ruthlessness, why Bayern chose to match them rather than adjust, and why this game was less about defensive mistakes and more about incredible attacking quality. With PSG scoring five goals from five shots on target and Bayern’s front line continuing their remarkable output, the margins came down to moments.

We also discuss the tactical approach from Vincent Kompany, key individual battles across the pitch, and what both teams will take into the second leg in Munich.

Bayern Munich produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Bundesliga season, recovering from 3–0 down at half-time to beat Mainz 4–3. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down what changed, the impact of Kane, Musiala and Olise, and what it means ahead of the Champions League semi-final against PSG.

The race for the Champions League spots is also heating up. Stuttgart drop points after their cup run, Leverkusen grind out a win in Köln, and Hoffenheim take advantage as the battle for the top four tightens heading into the final weeks.

Elsewhere, Dortmund respond with a 4–0 win over Freiburg, Frankfurt lose further ground in the European race, and at the bottom Heidenheim keep their survival hopes alive while Hamburg miss a major opportunity to create distance from the relegation zone.

A full breakdown of Bundesliga Matchday 31, with analysis, context and the key talking points across the league.

Timestamps0:00 Intro 01:55 Jan's Weekend Update02:32 Jan's worried about Eintracht...06:37 Jan's Encounter with Augsburg Head Coach Manuel Baum08:19 Bayern's Historical Comeback: What does it mean?13:43 Dortmund Secure UCL 15:50 Stuttgart, Hoffenheim, Leverkusen: Who secures 4th spot?17:55 Relegation Drama: Can Heidenheim do the "impossible?"19:02 Jan's Reminder: How he was involved in the most dramatic relegation battle in Bundesliga History!22:02 Markus Reminder: These players are humans - nerves play a role!23:38 Schalke are 3 points away from promotion!!

PSG vs Bayern. Two of Europe’s most in-form teams. One place in the final.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive exactly where they want to be, peaking in the decisive phase of the season. After navigating the playoff round, they’ve powered through the knockouts with dominant wins over Chelsea and Liverpool.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, come into the semi-final off one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent Bundesliga history, turning a 0–3 deficit into a 4–3 win against Mainz, while edging ever closer to an historical treble.

In this episode of The Fussball Channel, Jan and Markus Fjørtoft break down the biggest themes ahead of the Champions League semi-final: