Bayern Munich's Unbeaten Run Comes to an End in Thrilling Derby
In a stunning turn of events, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich saw their 27-match unbeaten streak come to a grinding halt at the hands of Augsburg. The hosts struggled to create scoring opportunities, with Hiroki Ito's 23rd-minute header being the only spark that ignited the first half.
However, it was Augsburg who ultimately took control of the match in the second half, with Arthur Chaves and Han-Noah Massengo scoring in quick succession to turn the game on its head. The visitors' three goals came from just six minutes apart, leaving Bayern reeling in search of a response that never materialized.
The defeat marked Bayern's first Bundesliga loss of the season, a testament to Augsburg's determination and resilience. Vincent Kompany, Bayern's interim coach, was left visibly disappointed with his team's performance, acknowledging that his side had lacked "energy" in the second half to secure the win.
Bayern Munich will be eager to bounce back from this setback, having secured Champions League knockout spot just a few days prior. Their next match is against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, but for now, they'll have to regroup and reassess their strategy after such a costly loss.
As for Augsburg, the win marked a historic first in Munich since 2012, bringing an end to a 11-year drought without success at Allianz Arena. This result will undoubtedly give the team a boost of confidence, as they strive to make a push for European qualification.
In a stunning turn of events, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich saw their 27-match unbeaten streak come to a grinding halt at the hands of Augsburg. The hosts struggled to create scoring opportunities, with Hiroki Ito's 23rd-minute header being the only spark that ignited the first half.
However, it was Augsburg who ultimately took control of the match in the second half, with Arthur Chaves and Han-Noah Massengo scoring in quick succession to turn the game on its head. The visitors' three goals came from just six minutes apart, leaving Bayern reeling in search of a response that never materialized.
The defeat marked Bayern's first Bundesliga loss of the season, a testament to Augsburg's determination and resilience. Vincent Kompany, Bayern's interim coach, was left visibly disappointed with his team's performance, acknowledging that his side had lacked "energy" in the second half to secure the win.
Bayern Munich will be eager to bounce back from this setback, having secured Champions League knockout spot just a few days prior. Their next match is against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, but for now, they'll have to regroup and reassess their strategy after such a costly loss.
As for Augsburg, the win marked a historic first in Munich since 2012, bringing an end to a 11-year drought without success at Allianz Arena. This result will undoubtedly give the team a boost of confidence, as they strive to make a push for European qualification.