Overview

• Augsburg enters Friday's match against Bayern Munich on an 11-game unbeaten streak, showcasing their best form of the season.
• Coach Jess Thorup highlights the importance of balancing defensive stability with offensive improvement to compete against Bayern's quality.
• Bayern Munich faces significant defensive injuries, including Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Manuel Neuer, but retains strong squad depth.
• Augsburg has a fully fit squad, with striker Mërgim Berisha nearing a return after injury, providing additional attacking options.
• Thorup views the match as a chance for Augsburg to gain a morale boost and continue their game-by-game approach without focusing on European qualification.