FC Augsburg Ends Bayern Munich's 27-Game Unbeaten Streak, Sparking Bundesliga Title Race Drama

FC Bayern Munich's impressive unbeaten run of 27 Bundesliga matches, lasting 322 days, was abruptly ended by FC Augsburg with a 2-1 home defeat on January 25, 2026. The decisive goal came in the 81st minute, scored by Han-Noah Massengo and assisted by Dimitrios Giannoulis. Massengo, a former player under Bayern coach Vincent Kompany at FC Burnley, has since become a key starter for Augsburg, featuring in 18 of 19 league games this season. Kompany expressed pride in Massengo's performance and recalled the player's positive attitude during their previous collaboration.

Bayern’s loss ended their hopes of matching Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten season achievement. Kompany, though frustrated at missing the record, emphasized prioritizing titles and announced a "fresh start" for the team, aiming to embark on another long unbeaten streak. Players Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich downplayed the undefeated record’s importance, focusing instead on the sting of the defeat.

The loss opened the door for Bundesliga rivals, notably Borussia Dortmund, which capitalized with a 3-0 victory over Union Berlin. Dortmund now trails Bayern by 8 points with 42 to Bayern’s 50. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck expressed optimism about sparking a title battle, while Dortmund’s Sport-Boss Lars Ricken highlighted Bayern’s newly exposed vulnerability and the possibility of a more competitive league race.

Bayern’s Sport Director Max Eberl vowed to quash any title aspirations of rival teams. Upcoming vital fixtures for Bayern include matches against HSV, Hoffenheim, Bremen, Frankfurt, and a key showdown with Dortmund on February 27, which may further shape the Bundesliga title race.

This defeat marks a significant moment in the Bundesliga season, indicating more unpredictable competition ahead as Bayern looks to reclaim dominance and other clubs seize their chance.