"Bayern Munich's immense unbeaten run in the Bundesliga was always bound to end eventually, but you'd never have expected it to come at the hands of a 15th-placed Augsburg side mired in a relegation scrap. That is now a bitter reality, confirmed by a nauseating 2-1 scoreline that will be scorched into the minds of Bayern supporters for a long time to come."
"Yes, defensive injuries played an undeniable role in this loss. Yes, Bayern could have easily scored at least one more goal in the first half. But "could have, should have, would have" doesn't win games. Augsburg deserved to win that game. Germany's record champions are now at a crossroads. Do they spiral, or do they fight back? Bayern's response will be the crux to the remainder of the season."
"A stability bread by familiarity, and a familiarity allowed by a lack of injuries. The injury god's, however, always have a trick up their sleeve for Die Rekordmeister. In a collection of injury and illness, Josip Stanišić, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Sacha Boey and Raphaël Guerreiro were all forced to miss the Augsburg game. Bar Boey and perhaps Guerreiro, these are all players who formed a vital part of Bayern's defensive unit in the Hinrunde. A unit that was able to learn and grow together."
FC Augsburg beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, ending Bayern's long unbeaten Bundesliga run. Augsburg sat 15th and was fighting a relegation scrap. Bayern dominated the first half but were smothered by a relentless Augsburg side in the second half and conceded the lead. Defensive injuries forced the absences of Josip Stanišić, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Sacha Boey and Raphaël Guerreiro. Bayern's defensive stability, built on familiarity and a lack of injuries, was disrupted. The result places Bayern at a crossroads and makes the team's response under Vincent Kompany decisive for the season's outcome.
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