Manuel Neuer loses ball after five seconds — Robin Felhauer scores for Augsburg
Augsburg capitalised on Neuer's failed dribble early in the game; the match finished 2:2 on October 10, 2026.
On October 10, 2026 at 19:05 local time, Bayern Munich conceded an early, shocking goal in their away match at Augsburg after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer lost possession just seconds after kick-off.
How the opening goal happened
Play had barely started — "five seconds" into the game — when Bayern were passing from the centre toward Neuer. Instead of a routine back pass, Neuer attempted a dribble that failed. Augsburg's Robin Felhauer pounced on the goalkeeper's lapse, stole the ball and, after a few touches, rolled it into an empty net to the astonishment of the visitors.
The moment quickly spread across social media and drew mockery from fans. One user summed it up simply: "Neuer??? https://t.co/5CxQxAakIe" — SIR AHMED (@midopido21) October 10, 2026.
Despite the early setback, the match finished level at 2:2.
This lapse is not being viewed in isolation. In recent seasons Neuer has made a number of high-profile mistakes, and commentators argue that moving beyond his peak years is affecting his reliability.
For Bayern the incident raises fresh questions about using the goalkeeper as an outfield ball-carrier in high-risk situations; for Neuer it will increase scrutiny over decisions he makes in possession.
Photo: press material from the event
