Bayern must fight Augsburg, only stumbling block, at Allianz Arena

On Saturday, record champions Bayern Munich will host FC Augsburg in the Allianz Arena, the only opponent that the Munich side have beaten in the last 47 games. The Austrian striker Michael Gregoritsch, who scored the 2-1 winning goal against Bayern in January, is expected to start for Augsburg from the beginning.

Past Upset and Current Preparation

On 24 January, Augsburg defeated Bayern 2-1 in the Allianz Arena – a rare achievement, as FC Augsburg recorded the only loss for the Munich side at the start of the year. Gregoritsch was on the bench at the time, but his third season goal scorer is now expected to start from the beginning.

Coach Manuel Baum emphasized before the match the necessary mental attitude: “From the kickoff, everyone in the stadium and in the squad must believe that we can win.” He added that intensity and constant ball pressure are crucial to prevent Bayern from building up play.

Bayern's Motivation and Further Bundesliga Observations

Bayern, after the first four games with three wins and one draw, appear determined to win the match. Coach Vincent Kompany commented on the upcoming duel with a wink: “If the boys play like they did in training yesterday, then we have a chance.”

Parallel to this duel, Leipzig’s coach Martin Demichelis faces a match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite pressure after only two wins from four games, he remains calm: “I look forward to the pressure. That is the best feeling in football.” Media reports suggest that Julian Nagelsmann could step in if Demichelis were to part ways.

Looking at the table, Nicolas Seiwald is fit for the upcoming match, while Christoph Baumgartner is being gradually reintegrated into training after a thigh injury. Demichelis praised his “special energy” after Baumgartner participated in training sessions again on Tuesday.

The report comes from Reuters, written by Angelika Warmuth, and refers to the football events in the German Bundesliga, with the term “fear opponent” for Bayern Munich being criticized as inappropriate.