Late Robert Lewandowski goal fires Bayern Munich to victory over Augsburg

Bayern Munich left it late to beat a resilient Augsburg as Robert Lewandowski's 32nd goal of the season proved the difference. The reigning champions' record of scoring in every league game since February 2020 was at risk as Julian Nagelsmann's side struggled to break down the visiting defence.

Ad/> However, their resilience was broken with just eight minutes to play as Lewandowski netted from the penalty spot after Reece Oxford handled inside the box. Champions LeagueDanjuma strike gives Villarreal narrow first leg lead against Bayern Munich06/04/2022 AT 18:05 Bayern were evidently distracted by their upcoming second leg clash with Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday night, failing to even register a shot on target in a forgettable first half.

Augsburg's intense pressing prevented Bayern from getting into any kind of rhythm and, in fact, the visitors were more threatening in the opening 45 minutes, although they weren't able to test Manuel Neuer. However, it took the hosts just a minute after the restart to finally force Rafal Gikiewicz into action with the visiting goalkeeper having to be at full stretch to keep out Lewandowski's glancing header.

Benjamin Pavard went close, substitute Kingsley Coman went even closer, but it looked like it wasn't going to be Bayern's day in front of goal. But a lapse in concentration from Oxford would ultimately cost Augsburg dear as he handled to deny Lewandowski a clear goalscoring opportunity and the talisman sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to spare the home side's blushes.

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