FC Bayern once again dropped crucial points in the Bundesliga title race with a 2-2 draw against FC Augsburg. Despite numerous scoring chances, the Munich team could only manage a draw in the end. Harry Kane was understandably disappointed after the final whistle and was particularly frustrated by his team’s lack of efficiency.
The derby got off to the worst possible start for the record champions. Just eight seconds in, Robin Fellhauer put the hosts ahead. This was preceded by a costly blunder by Manuel Neuer. The goal also set a new record for the fastest goal in Bundesliga history.
Bayern took some time to recover from this shock. Afterward, however, the match unfolded with Vincent Kompany’s team creating numerous scoring opportunities. Several offside goals, shots hitting the woodwork, and missed golden chances, however, prevented the hoped-for away victory.
Kane: “On another day, we would have won this game.”
After the final whistle, Kane spoke to DAZN about a real “roller coaster ride.” The England national team captain was convinced that, given their chances, Bayern should have actually walked off the field as winners.
“We hit the post and had a lot of offside goals. I think on another day, we definitely would have won this game,” explained the 33-year-old.
From the striker’s perspective, it was particularly frustrating that Augsburg consistently capitalized on Munich’s mistakes. “Our mistakes were simply punished today. We were much better in the second half,” Kane analyzed.
The Bayern star even went a step further and made it clear just how many goals he believed were possible.
“On another day, we’d win this game and maybe score five or six times. But that’s soccer. We’ll take the point and move on,” the Englishman emphasized.
Kane set up both Bayern goals
Although Kane himself failed to score against Augsburg, he was directly involved in both of Munich’s goals.
First, the striker set up Ismael Saibari’s equalizer. Later, he also provided the assist for Nathaniel Brown’s goal that tied the game at 2–2.
In addition, Kane himself had several chances to get on the scoresheet. Among other things, his header at the near post was saved by Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen.
As a result, the forward was denied another goal to add to his already impressive tally.
For Bayern, this second draw in their fifth Bundesliga match is particularly frustrating. After all, Borussia Dortmund had also dropped points against Werder Bremen earlier. With a win, Munich could have taken the lead in the standings.
Bayern Face Crucial Weeks Ahead
However, Kane and his teammates don’t have much time to dwell on this. Their next challenge in the Champions League is already coming up on Tuesday, when FC Bayern travels to face Viking Stavanger.
Next up is the top Bundesliga matchup against RB Leipzig. In the coming weeks, the Munich side will also face Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
In these matches in particular, it will be crucial to capitalize on scoring opportunities more consistently and avoid individual mistakes.
Kane himself is likely to play a key role once again. Even without scoring against Augsburg, the Englishman proved once more—with his two assists—just how important he is to the record champions’ offensive play.