Bayern Munich conceded the fastest own-goal in Bundesliga history and twice had to equalise before securing a 3-2 win at Augsburg in their final tune-up before their Champions League tie at Liverpool.
Ahead of Tuesday's last 16, first-leg clash at Anfield, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will have watched with interest how Augsburg, who sit just above the Bundesliga relegation places, caused Bayern a few problems.
The away league win Friday means defending champions Bayern trimmed the gap to just two points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund, who are at bottom side Nuremberg on Monday.
With one eye on Anfield, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned after three games out with a thumb injury, but conceded two goals in the opening 24 minutes -- the first after just 13 seconds.
Leon Goretzka claimed an unwanted record for the Bundesliga's fastest own-goal when he turned the ball into his own net.
"I can't remember a worst start from us," admitted Bayern coach Niko Kovac.
"We have to play much better at Liverpool."
"Liverpool are a strong, attacking team and we must do better, luckily we have a few days to improve."
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