Shock in Bavaria: Augsburg Stuns Bayern Munich with Historic 2-1 Comeback Victory!

In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the Bundesliga, FC Augsburg handed Bayern Munich their first league defeat of the season, winning 2-1 at the Allianz Arena on January 24, 2026. The match, played on Matchday 19, ended Bayern's remarkable 27-game unbeaten run and marked Augsburg's first victory since early December.[1][3][5]

Bayern Munich, sitting atop the standings with 50 points from 19 games (16 wins, 2 draws, now 1 loss), dominated early possession but struggled to convert chances against a resilient Augsburg defense. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when defender Hiroki Ito rose highest to head in a corner from Michael Olise, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime.[1][4][5]

Augsburg, precariously placed just three points above the relegation zone pre-match, fought back valiantly. They nearly equalized before the break as Robin Fellhauer's shot struck the crossbar. The second half saw the visitors push hard, and in the 75th minute, Arthur Chaves leveled the score with a header from a corner that Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig failed to claim.[1][3][4]

The winner arrived in the 81st minute courtesy of Han-Noah Massengo, who finished a precise low cross from Dimitrios Giannoulis surging down the left flank. Bayern pressed late, but Olise's final shot in stoppage time agonizingly hit the crossbar, sealing Augsburg's thrilling comeback under coach Michael Baum.[1][4][5][6]

This result moves Augsburg to 19 points (5 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses), providing crucial breathing room from the drop zone. Bayern remain leaders, eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund, but the loss ends their historic start—the best in Bundesliga history with a +56 goal difference prior to the game.[1][5][6]

Key performers included Ito for Bayern's goal, while Chaves and Massengo turned the tide for Augsburg. Substitutions like Jamal Musiala and others couldn't spark a Bayern revival. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Vincent Kompany's side showing vulnerability despite their dominance.[5][8]