They Can't Keep Getting Away with This

[@kofiaboagye7176]

Real Madrid vs Leverkusen would start their game after 90 minutes😂😂😂

[@AllZxiquilla]

I think will be 2 or 3-1 for real

[@vevymotivation]

@@AllZxiquilla bro what? Real was abysmal in this start of season.

[@tama6422]

all of those 90 minutes are just the warm up 😂😅

[@oggeorgy5519]

Mpaypal would ghost there too?

[@AllZxiquilla]

@@vevymotivation in the START did you forget that leverkusen vs Atalanta Atalanta won and Madrid vs Atalanta, Madrid won

[@ordotectonicus8585]

I want to see Bayer Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid in the Champion's League this season. Battle of black magic vs the dark arts. Edit: they got drawn with each other in the league phase of the Champion's League let's go

[@Chaosherold]

Every time I come across the phrase "the dark arts", I can hear the 442oons' version of Luis Suárez' laugh.

[@dickperry3627]

Atletico fan here, ever since our league toilet it self like our defensive will sets has been reduced, especially after how bad it failed vs city

[@aphobis9518]

🤣🤣😉😊

[@kasparwassenberg3894]

you are the only English speaking KZbinr that has any Bundesliga knowledge what so ever. Continue doing what you are doing!

[@alireza2248]

True! Looking at you so called professional pundits....

[@yannick245]

Nope! There's this American KZbinr, I think Rabona TV. The English guy doing "Shorts" (I never really checked out his channel). Alfie from HITC Sevens is also up-to-date with German football! Even with South American leagues/clubs. His clips are very informative, if you want to know more about football then just the "big five" leagues. Together with Football Iconic, he's my favorite football channel on KZbin. I just enjoyed "What On Earth Is Going On At Bordeaux?" These two lads are the pinnacle of football KZbinrs!

[@チャーリーブラウン-w8l]

Before Xabi, Leverkusen only had 3 trophies, last one being won in 92/93 which was the German Cup Winner Since Xabi, they have added 3 trophies to their cabinet. Even if Leverkusen don't win this season but end up in the CL, it's fair to say that he's done something right

[@3dcomrade]

What is the 3rd Leverkusen trophy other than the league and pokal?

[@word2wilson]

@@3dcomradeyou’re awarded a trophy for winning the SuperCup.

[@raphaelarenas4471]

@@3dcomrade wdym? The biggest trophy they have lol, they won the Europa League in 1987-1988

[@mcleg203]

@user-xm6ro1ep5d Actually they just had two reall trophies (so not 2. Bundesliga champion and regional Cups) before Xabi came (UEFA Cup 1989 and DFB Pokal 1993). Therefore they won more reall trophies in the last 4 month than in the rest of their 120 year old history.

[@rorykolkman1706]

I really love the point on talent retention. Leverkusen looks like a team that has convinction and the desire to build a new top level competing dynasty (a la City, Bayern, Liverpool, Real Mad, etc) as opposed to becoming a talent mine for those teams (a la Ajax, Brighton). I find this both interesting and respectable in an era where dynasties are typically being afforded to the highest bidder and commitment to a team/club seems less important to players and staff. I think this makes the statement on “being top 4” all the more compelling, Alonso seems to be chasing sustainability. Honestly power to them, I hope they pull it off, although it will be a long haul and they have some history to build! It would be a fun shift in the dynamic of football today. I’d quite like it.

[@mechamananimates5601]

12:52 "Siri, remind me in 9 months"

[@Poussyeater-w5e]

I hope Leverkusen steamroll their way to a second Bundesliga title, and that they make a decent account for themselves in the UCL

[@davidlitzo]

Of all the youtube channels i watch, i look forward to your new episodes the most. Keep up the good work

[@cerocero769]

him and RabonaTV are one of the best youtubers in my opinion

[@et34t34fdf]

You would think it's impossible to replicate last season, even with black magic.

[@notasquiremario3299]

the season just started and they're already making last minute winners. they can't be stopped.

[@ntezahorigwacharlesjr2606]

Just like that one guy said “I see new video from iconic football,I watch new video,simple

[@C0rNG0d674]

I'll be honest, Football Iconic is the only football youtuber I actually have notifications on to see the latest video. Just solid narration and topics.

[@BigHomieJordi]

Leverkusens best player is their sage in the boot room

[@MikeyBarca02]

6:12 I can hear a lot of anger and frustration here 😂😂😂

[@diegopenaranda632]

Man I just love your videos

[@crainiumsteel]

Love your videos bro, happy to be early

[@TY.RO_Official]

I get so excited everytime I see a new Football Iconic video

[@mariano1927]

They just lost in the league after you posted this lol

[@marco0445]

I see myself watching more and more Bundesligs and even the 2nd Bundesliga. The fans, the emotions... I cant put my finger on it, but somehow I am even more hyped for the 2nd Bundesliga with ex giants like Schalke Nuremberg and Hertha than for the prem (although the EPL is fire this year). Just so many storylines from the last seasons!

[@ichbins173]

There are some reasons that the top 4 comment from Alonso is not as ridiculous as it seems. Of course Leverkusen are very top. They still have the squad, they have even strengthened atleast the depth of the squad and basically did not loose key players except maybe Stanisic who went back to Bayern. Maybe Tah might still leave to Barca or Bayern but that would still leave them with Odilon (I don't want to write his last name), Tapsoba and Hincapie who all three have proved to be elite defenders last year. And they brought in Belocian who seems promising. If you ask me Tah will stay and that leaves them with basically last years squad + new depth players in Garcia and Terrier. So yes they look like the number one contenders. Bayern really looked strong going into this season. They had Stanisic as an elite RB/CB who really improved under Alonso. Boom injured. They then signed Ito, stable defender, great ball progression, left footed. Boom injured. If they sign Tah the De Ligt sale will make sense to me but until then we will have sold our most stable defender under value in my opinion. I understand why they would do it. De Ligt is not as good with the ball as others and Kompany needs defenders who are good with the ball as well as Bayern defenders should typically have that quality. But I still think for now defensive stability should be more focused on especially looking at the champions league. But that is a long way still and Stanisic and Ito will be back until than and it is time for Upamecano and Minjae to show more stability. Some of the instability might also be to underestimating Wolfsburg. In the cup match before and often against Wolfsburg the build up was done with three at the back where Neuer was one of the center backs leaving Minjae and Upa wide. In the first half this worked but in the second that was relentlessly attacked leading to the two goals against. Still the team looked hungrier and Thomas Müller might be in a second prime. The uncle is still fit indeed. He really stabilized the game and was a good addition from the bench in his 709th (record ) game for the club. As a Bayern fan im quite positive going into the season but it is very early to really rate it. I’m really looking forward to the 5th Matchday when it is Bayern vs Bayer. Dortmund should not be underestimated. They cooked in the Transfermarket. Every player seemed to be a hit. Anton, Guirassy and Beier are top targets but Groß should not be underestimated. He gives what they lost in Bellingham: Ball progression. They look really strong especially since their young player like Jamie Gittens seemed to have improved a lot and Süles transformation basically gave them a new elite defender for free this summer. If it goes well they could really be contention for Leverkusen and Bayern and should not be underestimated. It just has to be seen how much of their CL Black magic came from Terzic and how much came from Sahin last season. But a CL finalist who massively improved their squad should definitely not be rouled out. Leipzig round out the top 4. They really haven’t done much flashy stuff in the transfer market. But I’d still argue they have improved. They lost Olmo who is a great player but was injured a lot. Nusa really hit the mark and they got Vermeeren as well. But the biggest point is going to be their young attackers getting better. Simons, Openda and Sesko are all still there and they really improved over the course of last season. All of them in that form from the start is scary. And as much as I dislike Leipzig they are basically the same team that last year only went out due to refereeing decisions against Real Madrid in the Champions League. All of the top 4 look like they can be really dangerous if they hit the right streak like Leverkusen did last year. Rose at Leipzig is a proven great coach. Kompany and Sahin are Wild cards like Alonso was a just 2 seasons prior. Regarding Stuttgart: I will place them in a “next two” category with Frankfurt. Both of those teams should really be in the top 6 or top 7 as not playing internationally I would count as a disappointment. On the other hand they should challenge for the CL spots (Top 4) but not expect them. Also some of the upper middle class teams in Wolfsburg, Gladbach and Freiburg look really good as well so far.

[@tom3588]

Love the appreciation for plain potatoes at number 1 ❤

[@OMIMreacts]

REAL TALK

[@adamranger6447]

Love the content and your delivery style! Best thing the algorithm has done for me in a long time! Keep it up 👍 love the Bundesliga coverage in English

[@DoviTolidano]

Love your video all the details all the hard work

[@kevinc7128]

Best football channel imo 🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽

[@lostsoldier212]

Great vid...had to rewatch it just to give the thumbs up because I watched it on my firestick and wasn't signed in to YT.

[@thanospallidis5122]

It's the first time I see someone change a video title 3 times on release. The original title was "The inevitable team has come back" ( or something along the lines), second one was " It's business as usual in Germany", and now this one. As for the content, it's good analysis as always.

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

You couldn't have picked a better subject. Right now. Thanks.

[@babibau2781]

Lovin your channel bruv, i think yours is really entertaining 😊. Keep up the gpods!

[@sanfi2079]

You have to admit Bayern was very convincing in the first half vs Wolfsburg and probably deserved a penalty in that first half from the Wolfsburg Handball.

[@Ihopeyouhatedit]

Very classy of Xhaka to not celebrate that, and you're right that must have taken so much restraint it killed him inside.

[@danieladam2673]

Great video mate, subbed and will be watching the next ones too, keep it up

[@persel_hd]

4:43 You know a gamer get's serious when he is changing into the sweater position XD

[@elnietomoreno]

I like seing your face in the videos, it gives them a more cosy touch :)

[@Kingfire-ux5jj]

I like this guy's style 💯💯💯

[@johanjonsson2190]

Just watched the end of Leverkusen-Leigzig. Unfortunately the run is over :/

[@zeMasterRuseman]

The universe doesn't want Harry Kane to win a trophy

[@tombkingsethbattlechannel9419]

I would not overhype Leverkusen. Their first game against Stuttgart was a Draw, only scoring the equalizer at the very end of the match (again). But since Leverkusens squad remained fully intact and even got stronger over the summer Stuttgart lost their best players to Bayern and Dortmund (Guirassy, Anton, Ito) And in their second game they only won by a goal in the 101 minute, which is the latest goal in Bundesliga history (again). But Mönchengladbach is a mid sized team thats usualy somewhere in the midtable. Thats like cheering for ManCity because the won against Brighton at the last minute.

[@KarlSkorger]

bro, leverkusen needs to be studied... this isn't normal anymore..

[@TheTrueBlueOne]

"They cant keep getting away with this" and they nearly DIDNT. That defence looks very shaky and they were fortunate with that 90+10' penalty and how it rebounded from the keeper back to Wirtz's foot.

[@OMIMreacts]

yeah just like they NEARLY didnt in like 9 games last season, yet every single time they did.

[@knightgaming4884]

I sometimes stay awake at night thinking that Harry Kane is in his twilight years and can go trophy less his entire career

[@Maverick_Jones45]

Love these vids bro Could u plz try and cover Juventus this season under Thiago Motta?? I would really appreciate it

[@Ihopeyouhatedit]

7:25 Damnit he's trying to do the Jotaro pose from the manga cover.

[@MCPhatman]

Glad to hear someone pronouncing Zirkzee how it should be pronounced.

[@heinzchristian4517]

Normale Kartoffeln auf die eins in english

[@ThisCommentisAight]

AS a Bayern fan , I will NEVER understand WHY we let Deligt go ..... and after the s*it show on defense this weekend ..... its even more painful .

[@reinrassigerStuhl]

He made around 15 million a year without even being an undisputed starter (just for reference Mbappe apart from his other contract details earns about 15 million as well). He also isn't very progressive in his passing and wouldn't fit in Kompanys system. De Ligt might not have looked bad at all in Tuchels System but Kompanys is more demanding offensively and we would probably see him struggling more clearly this season. It's just a cost/benefit consideration at the end of the day. He would be great though if he just earned less, then I would even sign a petition for him to stay lol.

[@raduvasilache483]

nice bundesliga intro video, thanks

[@faultier3215]

I dont think they will have it easy this season. Last year, they had the same starting 11 almost every bundesliga game before christmas, while in the europa league they were using many players who only had substitute roles in the Bundesliga. This year, CL group matches must be taken more serious, and there will be more CL group stage games then we used to have.

[@armandogonzalez7363]

This guys goated

[@WallahNein]

I think it's what you always wish for when a team has an incredible season. The players want to play the CL together and I'm so hyped to see them.

[@Swordie050]

Was expecting a ManU vid, but I’ll take a Leverkusen vid!

[@OakMan39]

As a Bayern fan who didn’t watch that match I was just left baffled about how there was 10 minutes of added time in that match 😂. I was not surprised that when given that time they would score a last minute goal

[@adityaudayanagolfvlogs1317]

Reminds me of Arsenal in the early Emirates era, I think they manage to score a ton of stoppage time winners and equalisers, not to mention that time stoppage time were MUCH shorter.

[@vickclive1398]

Yet didn't manage to take home the epl 😂😂

[@Lean069]

There we land!

[@weedbaron3943]

As a Bayern fan I’m not to hyped for this season. I’m unsure of Kompany as a coach, but I think he should get a few games of time for all of the turmoil to calm down a bit

[@rafaelrwb]

I love the Kane joke at the start of the video, You got me! But wait it was a joke? I think we have to stop and take serious it's Harry Kane cursed?

[@f.m.1683]

Normale Kartoffeln has gone international

[@MrReese]

You can never plan for anything better than top 4, even in Germany, unless you are Bayern. It would be stupid of Alonso to say anything else before the season.

[@maxksax]

Bro can you do a video on Joao Cancelo to Saudi? Could also maybe touch on Edouard Mendy too? Why do these players fall so quickly?

[@veldrensavoth7119]

7:16 did that help them beat Brighton?

[@FootballIconic]

Next question

[@veldrensavoth7119]

@@FootballIconic now that Joao palhinha is Gone does that Win agianst Fulham still feel half empty? But Man United is still better then Chelsea

[@FootballIconic]

@@veldrensavoth7119 next question

[@veldrensavoth7119]

@@FootballIconic did you like seeing Harry Kane win his trophy?

[@j3nax528]

The season is still young. Do not make predisctions yet.

[@Brok3nRonim]

We are so back

[@becksice21]

Bringing up the potato meme will make you a legend forever

[@RespecTheLevYT]

12:25 “club legend” 🤨🤨🤨

[@NdinguAnda]

that had some questional ref decisions it is safe to say that they cant do what they did last season they wont be winning against Borussia or Bayern

[@MemoTea]

You forgot to say that Leverkusen scored the equalizer in the supercup game against Stuttgart... in the 87th minute.

[@OMIMreacts]

Wirtz Potato ranking made it international 🙏🙏🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@adamcraft9118]

Well they already lost

[@randomfremen98]

With all the moves brighton has been making the last couple of years, could we get a long-form video on the history of brighton?

[@ronkaufhold6253]

1st bayern 2nd Leverkusen 3rd Leipzig 4th Dortmund 5th Stuttgart realistically dortmund, leipzig and stuttgart will be very close but the top 2 seems fair

[@TK_Brainslug]

Though I'm a Bayern supporter, I can't wait the see how Heidenheim and Union perform this season

[@FallouMbaye-v1f]

Imagine it happens again 😂

[@Luger0312]

The main reason why Leverkusen could hold onto the talent is that they're financially backed by Bayer, a massive pharma company. Tah is a good example. He is going into his last year and they could have made eight figures from selling him. Don't know exactly what sums where in talk but it should've been around 20m. Hardly any other BL club could just say "no thank you" and let the contract run down. Even Bayern tries to avoid it.

[@FastMoist]

0:01 His name is not “Alex Garcia” it’s “Aleix Garcia”. You can check online how to pronounce it.

[@FootballIconic]

Will do in future. THanks!

[@FastMoist]

@@FootballIconic🙏🙏

[@kofiaboagye7176]

@@FastMoist Sheesh... 🙄

[@Danil_.]

🤓

[@OliverSG1]

Using the first second timestamp to get your comment noticed get a life

[@jeanjacquesrousseau1955]

Bundesliga will be pretty exciting I guess. Xabi Alonso(Leverkusen), Nuri Sahin (Dortmund) and Stuttgart (Sebastian Hoeneß) all have a possession based agressive phillosophy who wanna control the game and create chances. The time of free league titles for bayern munich is over. Bayern still is the benchmark for sure but at least they have some serious challengers now.

[@matthewmaayen1088]

The fitness coach needs a trophy

[@OMIMreacts]

Yall dont understand the magic of plain potatoes. My man is speaking for a generation 🙏

[@brutanedda3107]

I don't want to be negative about stuff, but tbf Leverkusen's signature "winning after the 90th" was more of a thing that started in the second half of the season, which was understandable as you'd suppose the players would've been pretty tired by playing that kind of football for all year. Starting right away their new season like that, I think it's a bit worrying though. Also, Atalanta have shown how to beat them, and in an outstanding way too. If they face a smarter manager with better players, they're not going to do the same thing they did before facing Atalanta. It's just too much intensity. I want to think they can win it again, but I just don't think it will happen. I could be wrong though. I want to see them against Dortmund and Bayern Munich before being absolutely sure of anything.

[@ginooti9515]

Cant wa8 to watch the unbeaten doco, probably after the end of this season

[@MercurialCarlos]

MY GOAT

[@barthalamew3466]

Their defense looked like shit against gladbach, it’s rlly early in the season, but I wouldn’t bet they take the league title again

[@mrartdeco]

Alex Garcia looks like Modric but with short hair. Are you sure thats not Modric in disguise?

[@MercurialCarlos]

the harry kane curse made coman leave bayern after 9 years

[@DeadSpirit93]

Kompany should teach a manifestation class

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

Tinashe has pretty much jinxed Bayer now

[@kingjams]

2004 Arsenal went unbeaten, 2005 finished 2nd place. Bayer Leverkusen are a special team, these last min goals are insane.

[@Crimson3410]

Nonsense he's waiting to see if Bayern drop points senselessly and if they beat them the title will most likely be the target

[@downbutstillup]

Absolute comedy as always.🤣🤣

[@Lsxl-p5y]

Santi newest member ? 🇲🇽🔥

[@aphobis9518]

You have clue.. Abo save !

[@tumppuman]

It's funny because all that extra time came from the gladbach fans setting up flares.

[@khaoyanelson4849]

So long as lever are not robbed of their star players.

[@DeadSpirit93]

Most importantly Bologna have lost Thiago Motta

[@pixel-gy6kv]

Didnt motta play in the 2010 cl final, he still plays?

[@mthokozisinkomoxulu8097]

I Know You Are Based In South Africa So Do You Follow The PSL? If So Which Team Are You Most Interested In?

[@bleuth4158]

I immediately thought of Breaking Bad ngl

[@karsentube13yt]

Bayern finishing any lower than 1st would be a failure. We have expectations of success and Xabi Alonso is entirely correct about Leverkusen. The last season was honestly a fluke (no hate to Leverkusen) and their expectation is to stay in the top 4 with an incredibly competitive top half.

[@FearlessXful]

Hiring Kompany does not gove me much confidence

[@karsentube13yt]

@@FearlessXful It’s not the best appointment but he did dominate in the Championship when his side were able to dominate the ball. He has that at Bayern. And he’s done a pretty good job so far. I back Kompany for success at Bayern.

[@Sadnan2.0]

I can't believe you didn't even mention the brace from my boi Jamie; he has always been that player that was shining with potential but up until recently he lacked clinical decision making, as he would always go for extra flair and tricks that felt unnecessary at times. But now he has proven that he can be clinical in front of goal, and I've got high hopes that he'll be our starboy this season.

[@seigneurdelatour]

Bayern fan here. We are absolutely fucking cooked this year

[@BenjaminKeller]

Normale Kartoffeln auf die 1.

[@Stratega1982]

I thought that would be another video how ManU created only 1 chance but still score 2 goals in the match and win but than I remember their last and it Brighton my day Cheers buddy. (give us another MU video soon)

[@tom-hugolvvoll7216]

We need to talk about Juventus

[@jackripper8153]

For the good of Bundesliga, Any team other than Bayern should win it this season