FC Augsburg has annoyed Bayern again. At the start of the Oktoberfest, the German series champion falls completely into a Bundesliga crisis. The 0:1 will have a longer effect in Munich.
FC Bayern and coach Julian Nagelsmann are in a hangover mood before the planned visit to the Oktoberfest. Just a few hours after the start of the Wiesn in Munich, the star ensemble suffered a 0-1 (0-0) defeat at the great FC Augsburg on Saturday, which will continue to have an impact given the international break.
After three draws, it was the fourth consecutive game without a win in the Bundesliga for the vulnerable German champions. The mood before the Wiesn visit planned for Sunday is spoiled.
The venomous, courageous and hard-fighting Augsburg crowned their excellent performance with a goal from U21 European champion Mergim Berisha in the 59th minute. In stoppage time, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer even stormed with corner kicks. A header from the captain almost made it 1-1, but the outstanding FCA keeper Rafal Gikiewicz made an outstanding save (90+4).
30,660 spectators in the Augsburg Arena celebrated their team’s first home win of the season, repeating the surprise success of the previous year. At that time, FCA won 2-1 with Markus Weinzierl as coach, now Enrico Maassen triumphed in his first game as Bundesliga coach against the great FC Bayern.
Four days after the 2-0 win against FC Barcelona, Bayern, who had made three changes by Nagelsmann, found it extremely difficult to switch from delicate Champions League football to tough league struggles. The Augsburgers went to work robustly, constantly forcing the Munich team into duels with great willingness to run.
The eleven, well adjusted by Maaßen, pressed boldly and resolutely and proved to be an extremely unpleasant opponent. But the Augsburgers also always came up with playful elements. The greatest chance before the break was missed by defender Maximilan Bauer, who headed over Neuer’s goal from a free position in the penalty area (39′).
At Bayern, the in-form Sané was mostly the driving force. The national player initiated many attacks, but failed from a good position at the brilliant Gikiewicz (17th). The Pole also reacted excellently against the star striker Sadio Mané, who failed almost everything (13th). The new signing from Liverpool FC is in a low form, he later shot from one position (55th). After a combination via Alphonso Davies and Thomas Müller, Jamal Musiala missed the best opportunity of the first round (33rd).
The Bavarians seemed annoyed by the annoying, courageous appearance of Augsburg. Of course they had more possession and ran, but Augsburg collectively defended the lead. This came from a free kick from his own half. Carlos Gruezo passed the ball on to Berisha, who overcame national goalkeeper Neuer undisturbed. Nagelsmann made several changes, but no joker stung, not even Marcel Sabitzer, who missed the goal by a hair’s breadth from 18 meters.
Source: Stern
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