Overview

• The 3:1 home victory ended Augsburg’s four‑match losing streak and delivered a needed second league win under Sandro Wagner.
• Immediately after the final whistle, Wagner made a hand movement toward the stands that social media interpreted as a retort to critics.
• Wagner told broadcasters and reporters it was not malicious and described it as a sign to his family after weeks of chatter about him.
• Teenagers Noahkai Banks and Mert Kömür starred, with Banks scoring his first Bundesliga goal and Kömür netting the 2:0 and contributing to the other strikes.
• Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen publicly defended Wagner, praising his conviction and noting the coach has taken heavy criticism while shielding the squad.