Bayern down Augsburg to stay atop in Bundesliga
Harry Kane's hat-trick paved the way for Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over stubborn Augsburg in the opening match of the 11th round in Bundesliga on Friday.
Harry Kane's hat-trick paved the way for Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over stubborn Augsburg in the opening match of the 11th round in Bundesliga on Friday.
Bayern Munich's post-match banquet had a sombre tone after the club's second defeat in its three matches of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season, and the loss dropped Bayern to the 23rd place in the competition's new standings.
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Borussia Dortmund star Sancho finished second overall, with Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz completing the podium.
The result leaves Bremen second from bottom on goal difference, while champions Bayern have an unassailable 10-point lead at the summit with two games to spare.
The win put Bayern Munich seven points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top of Bundesliga 2019-20 with just three rounds of matches left to be played.
Bayer Leverkusen looked the better side initially and were quick to break the deadlock, but after the equaliser Bayern Munich were all over them.
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