Bayern Munich suffered an immediate setback against Augsburg on Saturday after a costly mistake by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer allowed Robin Fellhauer to score just 8.4 seconds into the match.

According to the timing reported by German newspaper Bild, Fellhauer’s strike was completed in only 8.4 seconds, making it the fastest goal in Bundesliga history.

The Augsburg forward took advantage of Neuer’s misplaced clearance to write his name into the German league’s record books. The previous record was jointly held by Karim Bellarabi, who played for Bayer Leverkusen, and former Hoffenheim forward Kevin Volland. Both had scored after nine seconds.

How Neuer’s Mistake Led to the Goal

The incident unfolded almost immediately after kick-off. Neuer received a backpass from Luis Diaz and attempted to clear the ball from danger.

The situation did not initially appear threatening, but the experienced goalkeeper pushed the ball farther away than intended. Fellhauer reacted quickly, sprinting forward to capitalise on the mistake.

Neuer tried to lift the ball over the approaching attacker, but his attempted chip struck Fellhauer in the back. The ball rebounded into the path of the Augsburg forward, who made no mistake in finishing into the unguarded net.

Only 8.4 seconds had elapsed.

A Record-Breaking Moment for Augsburg

Neuer is widely recognised for his outstanding goalkeeping and ability to play with the ball at his feet. However, his early error against Augsburg proved costly, giving Fellhauer an unexpected opportunity to make Bundesliga history.

The Augsburg forward’s quick reaction was just as important as the mistake itself. He anticipated the loose ball, reacted instantly and finished calmly with the goal completely exposed.

Fellhauer’s strike not only stunned Bayern at the start of the match but also established a new benchmark for the fastest goal in Bundesliga history.

It was a remarkable moment that combined a rare mistake from one of football’s most experienced goalkeepers with a record-breaking finish from Augsburg’s forward.