Kompany denounces VAR, Bayern two points behind the league leader
Bayern Munich drew 2‑2 against Augsburg, but manager Vincent Kompany described the evening a “roller‑coaster ride of emotions” after VAR disallowed four goals, despite the team’s 29 shots, the defenders conceding two goals, while the defence hit the post twice.
Offensive dominance cancelled by offside
Bayern Munich dominated possession and tried to score with 29 shots, two of which hit the post. The team put the ball in the net six times, but four goals were ruled out for offside by VAR. Augsburg opened the scoring after just nine seconds.
Vincent Kompany noted that, despite the numerous chances, the defence made errors that allowed two opposition goals. “We put the ball in the net six times, but four were not validated,” he said, adding that the 29 shots show that Bayern did many things right.
Joshua Kimmich and Harry Kane shared the coach’s frustration. Kane provided two assists to Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown and, shortly before, struck the post. “On another day we would have won,” he commented, while Kimmich described the final 20‑30 minutes as “a battle of strength and an unlucky draw.”
Kompany sees Neuer's record-fast goal against Bayern in Augsburg
Consequences in the league table and in the Champions League
With the draw, Bayern remain in second place in the Bundesliga with 11 points, the result of three wins and two draws, including the result against Schalke. The result against Augsburg prevented Bayern from closing the gap to the top spot, leaving them still two points behind league leaders Borussia Dortmund, who avoided defeat thanks to an intervention by Werder Bremen.
The club’s next commitment is Tuesday evening’s clash against Viking in the Champions League. The match against Viking represents Bayern’s first European test of the season. Kompany urged the players to “turn the page,” emphasizing that the team still has many games to play this season.
Augsburg breaks record and puts Bayern Munich under pressure in the Bundesliga
The result keeps the title race alive, but Bayern will need to find defensive solidity to turn the numerous chances into wins. The coach hopes the team overcomes the disappointment and continues to fight for the top.