Sunday 31 / August / 2025
Munich: Luis Diaz continued his fine goalscoring form with his second goal in as many Bundesliga games as Bayern Munich held on for a 3-2 victory away at Augsburg. While not the dominant display showcased against Leipzig last week, the reigning champions demonstrated resilience in seeing out a hard-earned three points.
After a slow start, Bayern gained the lead when Serge Gnabry powered home a precise header from a delivery by England captain Harry Kane. Diaz then doubled the advantage on the stroke of halftime, slotting home from close range after Konrad Laimer pulled the ball back across the box.
Though Augsburg created promising chances in the first period, their hopes were further dampened shortly after the break when Michael Olise calmly finished past goalkeeper Finn Dahmen to make it 3-0. The hosts refused to capitulate, however, as Kristijan Jakic volleyed past Manuel Neuer to pull one back. Mert Komur then expertly fired through traffic to bring Augsburg within a single goal and set up a tense finale.
Despite the spirited comeback, Bayern managed to stymie further attempts and saw out the victory, though they will feel they should have extended their lead in the closing stages.
In other Bundesliga action, Erik ten Hag’s difficult start as Bayer Leverkusen boss continued as his squad surrendered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with 10-man Werder Bremen. Leverkusen appeared in control before the hosts staged a stunning comeback with goals from Romano Schmid, Isaac Schmidt, and Karim Coulibaly.
