Augsburg, August 30, 2025 — Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to the new Bundesliga season with a 3-2 (2-0) away win at FC Augsburg, but the champions were made to sweat until the final whistle. Vincent Kompany’s side secured their fourth straight victory in all competitions, though fresh transfer drama cast a shadow over the result.
Turbulence Before Kickoff
Just hours before the match, reports emerged that Chelsea had pulled out of an agreed loan deal for striker Nicolas Jackson. The Premier League club is said to have reversed its decision following the injury of forward Liam Delap. For Bayern, who have already endured a frustrating transfer window, the setback was another blow. Jackson had already arrived in Munich for his medical. “Transfers are only done once the signatures are there,” sporting director Max Eberl told Sky Sport.
Bayern Take Control – Augsburg Fight Back
On the pitch, Bayern took the initiative early on. Serge Gnabry headed home from a Harry Kane cross in the 28th minute to open the scoring. Just before halftime, new signing Luis Díaz doubled the lead in stoppage time (45+4). Moments after the restart, Michael Olise (48’) made it 3-0 with a fine individual finish, seemingly putting the game beyond doubt.
But Augsburg, fired up for Sandro Wagner’s home debut as coach, refused to roll over. Kristijan Jakic (53’) and substitute Mert Kömür (76’) pulled two goals back to set up a nervy finale. The hosts pressed hard for an equalizer but ultimately fell short.
Wagner’s Special Occasion
For Sandro Wagner, it was an emotional occasion: the 37-year-old, who spent a combined 14 years at Bayern as a youth player and professional, faced his former club in his first Bundesliga home match as a coach. Despite the defeat, his team earned praise for their spirited display.
Perfect Start, Lingering Uncertainty
With four wins from four competitive fixtures, Bayern head into the international break with maximum points. While the performances on the pitch have been strong, ongoing transfer struggles continue to distract from the club’s momentum. Whether Bayern can secure another attacking reinforcement before the transfer window closes remains uncertain.
