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On this edition of the Edges and Underdogs Podcast we break down the Match Day 28 showdowns in the Bundesliga where there are some key games that will set the tone for the rest of the season. Let's get into it!

A look at Julian Nagelsmann's starting XI -- what worked, what didn't.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Lennart Karl was great again...Leon Goretzka stunk it up. Leroy Sané was much better, too. Some final takeaways on the match.Deniz Undav bailed out Julian Nagelsmann. 

Julian Nagelsmann is making some Germany fans concerned. Harry Kane has not signed an extension yet....why? How much will it cost?Manuel Neuer is reportedly healthy. Is this his last ride? If so, fans should buckle up. 

A look at Julian Nagelsmann's starting XI -- what worked, what didn't.Florian Wirtz put on a show and bailed out his boss.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Lennart Karl made a successful debut.Some final takeaways on the match.Which player does Germany absolutely need?

Should we make anything of these reports about Bayern Munich being open to a sale of Alphonso Davies.Bayern Munich isn't selling Michael Olise for anything.Nameless, faceless accounts are still creating unnecessary chaos.Has Josip Stanišić won you over?

Let's get a pulse on where Germany stands heading into these games.Is Julian Nagelsmann going to be able to contain himself?Who to watch on Germany? Who might be playing for a spot?Predictions on each match.Who is under the microscope in these games?

Want to hear about the most heart-warming Cinderella story in German football?FC Heidenheim may be destined not to play in the first division after the summer, but their rise from grassroots to European football is a story that deserves a deep dive on the Bundesliga Rundown.It’s the story of how hard work, passion, and loyalty can actually have their day in the sun against the very elite of the modern game. It’s the story of Frank Schmidt – who became the longest-serving manager at a single club in German football history. It’s the story of a small town that was never really destined for anything more than the 2. Bundesliga.

As we head into the break, let's look at Bayern Munich's win over Union Berlin and where things are going.Has Serge Gnabry changed your mind?An extensive injury up on Aleksandar Pavlović (smart!), Jamal Musiala (not great!), and Alphonso Davies (good!).Is the Bundesliga going to be able to remain competitive in the modern game?