Let’s look back at how Augsburg lined up in their last victory over der Rekordmeister in 2022/23!
| Mergim Berisha for Augsburg in 2022/23. | Photo: Adam Pretty / Getty Images. |
Bayern Munich were nearly unbeatable in the Bundesliga between the years of 2013 and 2023 – an era of pure dominance made for extremly special events whenever a German team was able to get one over der Rekordmeister.
Even though Bayern don’t seem like this unstoppable force anymore, a victory against them is still a highlight for most players and clubs – and more often than not a day you’re not forgetting for a while, if you’re a fan of the opposing team.
Augsburg, who play Bayern tonight in the first game of matchday 28, haven’t scored a point against Bayern in their last 5 matchups, in which they conceded 19(!) goals.
It was matchday 7 in the 2022/23 season, when Augsburg won 1-0 (thanks to a goal from Mergim Berisha) against then Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich. Let’s have a look back at the side which pulled off the surprise victory and see where those players are now:
Augsburg’s starting XI vs Bayern Munich in 2022/23: Where are they now?
Goal:
- Rafal Gikiewicz. The Polish goalkeeper is now 37 years old and plays in his home country for Widzew Lodz.
Defense:
- Robert Gumny. Another Polish player – but in contrast to his former teammate, Gumny is still at Augsburg.
- Maximilian Bauer. The now 25-year-old is on loan from Augsburg at 2nd tier club Kaiserslautern.
- Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Still playing for Augsburg, Gouweleeuw became the Dutch player with the most appearances in the Bundesliga this season.
- Iago. The Brazilian is currently playing in his home country for EC Bahia.
Midfield:
- André Hahn. The 1-time capped German international retired from professional football in 2023 and now works as a coach for Frankfurt’s U17 side.
- Elvis Rexhbecaj. Played an important role for Augsburg this season and has played 21 games in 2024/25 so far.
- Carlos Gruezo. The Ecuadorian is also playing in his home country; he transferred to LDU Quito in the last transfer period.
- Ermedin Demirovic. One year before he had his breakthrough campaign for Ausgburg – he now plays for Stuttgart and has scored 10 goals in 27 games.
Attack:
- Florian Niederlechner. The German striker made an interesting switch to Hertha BSC Berlin in 2023 and still plays there now.
- Mergim Berisha. The only goalscorer in Augsburg’s last win over Bayern Munich – he earned his move to Hoffenheim in 2023, but he wasn’t able to unlock his full potential there. Berisha is now back on loan at Augsburg – let’s see if his presence in the club can make for another surprise win against Vincent Kompany’s team tonight!
