FCA Defeats Bayern, Handing Munich First League Loss
The FC Augsburg achieved a stunning victory against Bayern Munich, marking the first loss for the German champions in the Bundesliga 2025/26 season. The game highlighted Augsburg’s resilience and tactical prowess, as they turned the match around after trailing at halftime.
Key Moments of the Match
The match took place on the 19th matchday of the Bundesliga. Arthur Chaves equalized for Augsburg with a clever headed goal. His effort came in the 75th minute, leading to a dramatic turnaround where Massengo scored the winning goal just six minutes later. This victory was particularly meaningful as it disrupted Bayern Munich’s impressive streak in the league.
Lineup Changes
Vincent Kompany, the Bayern coach, made significant changes to his lineup after their previous 2:0 victory against Union St. Gilloise. Four players were replacements due to various reasons:
- Guerreiro (calf injury)
- Neuer, Bischof, Kimmich (all on the bench)
- Urbig, Davies, Ito, and Goretzka stepped in
Davies marked his return to the starting lineup, having recovered from a long-term knee injury.
Augsburg’s Tactical Approach
Augsburg’s manager, Manuel Baum, also made four changes following a previous 2:2 draw against Freiburg. Key players replaced included:
- Banks (suspended)
- Jakic (calf issues)
- Keitel and Gregoritsch (both benched)
New additions like Chaves and Rexhbecaj played crucial roles in the team’s strategy.
Match Summary
The game began with Augsburg showing bold intent. Claude-Maurice had an early chance, but it was Bayern’s Ito who broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, scoring from a corner delivered by Olise. Despite that, Augsburg mounted pressure and had several near-misses, including a stunning shot from Fellhauer that hit the crossbar just before halftime.
The second half saw Augsburg continue their aggressive approach. After a strong spell, they claimed an equalizer through a clever header by Arthur Chaves. Shortly after, Massengo completed the comeback, putting Augsburg ahead in the 81st minute.
Final Moments
Bayern attempted to rally back in the dying minutes, creating pressure but failing to convert opportunities. In a dramatic finish, Olise struck the crossbar, sealing Bayern’s fate as they suffered their first league loss of the season.
Next, Bayern Munich will compete in the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. Following that, they’ll face Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga. Augsburg will host St. Pauli the same day.
