Nothing can go wrong for Borussia Dortmund! As they continue to lead the way in the Bundesliga, they also beat rivals Schalke in the RevierDerby. Mönchengladbach and Bayern win 3-0 in comfortable outings, whilst Eintracht Frankfurt lose for the second game in succession, this time against Hertha Berlin. We discuss all of the action before moving on to our In Depth section. With the RevierDerby the centre of attention, we delve deeper in to what makes the rivalry tick.
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The Bundesliga Diaries Editorial – Match Day 14
One of, if not the the biggest game in German football took place this weekend. The RevierDerby see intense rivals Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund face off, and generally throws up some very memorable moments. Who can forget the 4-4 just last year, for example? The first meeting between the two this season may not […]
MD13 – Frankfurt stall, Dortmund on the march
Less goals than usual in the Bundesliga, but captivating all the same. Frankfurt finally succumb following their hot streak, with Wolfsburg putting an end to their 11 game unbeaten run. BVB win 2-0 against Freiburg as they move seven points clear at the top. We also saw wins for RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, whilst Hoffenheim and Schalke share the points in their encounter. Alongside all of the usual matchday analysis, we look at German players abroad in our In Depth section, following on from last week’s debate about foreign players in the Bundesliga. Each member chooses their personal favourite.
The Bundesliga Diaries Editorial – Match Day 13
13 games gone, top of the league, 33 points secured, no defeats. The stats tell the story: Borussia Dortmund’s quest for the title is well and truly on. In fact, such is their confidence, Lucien Favre can afford to leave the Bundesliga’s top goalscorer, Paco Alcacer, on the bench game after game and continue to […]
MD12 – Düsseldorf thwart Bayern as Borussias lead the way
Nine points separate Bayern from the top after they draw 3-3 against Düsseldorf. Dortmund and Mönchengladbach win again, as do Eintracht Frankfurt. Schalke put five past Nürnberg, whilst VFB Stuttgart fail to score for the fourth game in five, this time against Bayer Leverkusen who prevail 2-0. The matchday discussion is followed by the In Depth section, which this time takes a look at the impact of foreign players in the Bundesliga. Each of the Buli Diaries team chooses their personal favourite player from overseas
The Bundesliga Diaries Editorial – Match Day 12
Leaving Mainz with three points on a cold, windy afternoon: those are the moments that win Championships. And that’s exactly what Borussia Dortmund did in a contest that could had gone either way (1-2). BVB’s incredible rate of goals (35 out of 12 outings) is keeping their momentum going. But there is still a long […]
German Football Culture – Fans, Ultras and the DFB
With the Bundesliga taking a break due to the internationals, we took the chance to talk about what makes German football great, specifically its widely organised fan scene. First, we talk about the matchday experience and attempt to explain the German Ultra scene. Finally, we talk about the recent protests and clashes between ultras and the police. What does the future hold?
MD11 – What a Klassiker, what a season!
7 points and 3 teams now separate Dortmund and Bayern. Gladbach, Leipzig and Frankfurt claim impressive wins while Hertha and Bremen keep on struggling. The bottom three teams all manage to win. Alongside the standard matchday discussion, we talk about the 2. Bundesliga, which is as competitive as ever.
The Bundesliga Diaries Editorial – Match Day 11
A lot was expected of the season’s first Klassiker, and the game didn’t disappoint! Borussia Dortmund ended up grabbing a 3-2 victory which gives them a seven point lead over Bayern Munich after 11 games. However, despite the final score, Bayern had the chances to put the game beyond BVB in the first half. Munich put […]
MD10 – Dortmund win to go four clear before Der Klassiker!
The title race is still on! A big win for Dortmund in Wolfsburg and only a draw for Bayern at home to Freiburg means that four points now separate the two at the top, with Der Klassiker up next. Elsewhere, Gladbach, Frankfurt and Leipzig all dominate, the Leverkusen rollercoaster continues, this time against Hoffenheim, and Schalke big up a big three points. Things aren’t getting better for Stuttgart, as they remain dead last. Alongside the analysis of all the weekend’s games, we also discuss the DFB Pokal following the midweek second round fixtures.