Bayern Munich's return from the international break delivered frustration rather than momentum. A 2-2 draw at Augsburg on Saturday left them third in the Bundesliga table, two points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund, with questions mounting about their ability to convert dominance into results.

The defining image of the afternoon was Manuel Neuer gifting Augsburg the fastest goal in Bundesliga history after just eight seconds, a blunder that set the tone for a chaotic afternoon. Bayern generated an extraordinary xG value of 5.13, fired 30 shots, and had four goals disallowed, yet could only salvage a point through Ismael Saibari and substitute Nathaniel Brown. Harry Kane, in electric form for England during the break, missed eight attempts and struck the woodwork. The performance underlined a recurring problem: Bayern can create chances at will but remain vulnerable to their own errors.

Off the pitch, the club's two major contract situations are moving at different speeds. Herbert Hainer confirmed that a deal with Kane is close, with only details around image rights still to resolve. The situation with Michael Olise is less advanced. Sportvorstand Max Eberl publicly declared for the first time that Bayern want to extend Olise's contract beyond 2029, though no formal talks have taken place. With Jamal Musiala still sidelined by a thigh injury, the importance of retaining both players is clear.

Attention now turns to Tuesday's Champions League trip to face Viking in Stavanger, where Kompany's side will look to restore confidence in Europe.