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It’s February. Grey. Rainy. Cold.But thankfully, we’ve got Bundesliga football to keep us warm and entertained.In this Rundown episode, we dive into:Is refereeing quality getting worse in the Bundesliga?Do we even need VAR?Daniel Thioune as Werder Bremen's new coach.Is Albert Riera everything that Dino Toppmöller wasn't?... and much more!

So Bayern Munich crushed a ten-man Hoffenheim side 5-1, putting end to all speculation that the Bundesliga title race was about to be blown wide open. Still, it wasn't the dominant win the scoreline suggests, as Vincent Kompany's men had to fend off dogged resistance from the most in-form team in the league. In this episode we talk about the following:How Vincent Kompany had to balance the starting XI between preparing for the Leipzig game and bouncing back from two disappointing results. A short recap of how the game went overall. The real problem with Bayern Munich's defense and why the team keeps conceding so often lately. Player ratings from top to bottom. Nicolas Jackson really is not that good. And more! As always, we appreciate any and all feedback! Support us on Patreon for access to exclusive content!

Dayot Upamecano's contract might have been necessary, but it is not a win for Bayern Munich.Sacha Boey is on the move.Serge Gnabry signed a deal in the middle of this podcast.Is Konrad Laimer next?Listener Q&A.A brief Entertainment Rundown.

Bayern Munich hosts third-place Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga's Match of the Weekend! There is much to talk about, so let's get to it. This is what we have on tap:A look at the Bundesliga table and recent results.A look at each team and some names to know.Hoffenheim has a solid group and can score...Bayern Munich's defense has its work cut off for it.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.

On this edition of the Edges and Underdogs Podcast we break down the Match Day 21 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!

Bayern Munich and Dayot Upamecano have reportedly reached an agreement on a new contract. Let's talk about the following:A rundown of the reports on how this all came to be after it looked so bleak -- including some inside details from Bild and Sky Germany.How the numbers still matter and will tell a big party of this story once revealed.What this means for the future of the backline. 

Today’s episode discusses:Is there a genuine title race in the Bundesliga — and how worried should Bayern Munich fans be?Borussia Dortmund falling into the same old trap… but this time getting away with it.Hoffenheim’s remarkable resurgence.Albert Riera and why Eintracht Frankfurt’s new coach is such a fascinating appointment....and much more.

What's wrong with Bayern Munich? The team is in a slump, but we don't think it will last long.February is a crazy month with a dastardly schedule -- Bayern Munich cannot afford to let this funk linger.Bayern is getting some minor business done.Luka Vušković is impressive.Dayot Upamecano's situation is driving everyone crazy.Are there other defenders to consider?