Bayern Munich slips to 4th straight loss after Ausburg defeat

A weakened Bayern Munich crashed to a 1-0 home defeat by Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, a fourth successive defeat which will do little to lift confidence ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona.

Augsburg's Raul Bobadilla flicked the ball home with a backheel in the 71st minute for their first ever win at the Allianz Arena. 

Coach Pep Guardiola rested some of his players ahead of Tuesday's return leg, following their 3-0 loss in Spain, but his plans disintegrated after 14 minutes. The latest loss came as a report emerged from BeIN Sports that Guardiola will leave Bayern at the end of the season to join Manchester City. 

Pep Reina is led off the field by Bastian Schweinsteiger after being sent off in the defeat by Ausburg

The former Liverpool keeper was show the red card after only 13minutes of the game

The Bavarians have now lost four games in a row, after defeats by Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen in the league and Barcelona in the Champions League this week. 

Guardiola is under pressure in Munich after Bayern's defeat by Barcelona which left them on the verge of a second straight semi-final exit.

The Spanish boss took over from Jupp Heynckes after they won the treble in 2013, but hasn't managed to emulate their Champions League victory at Wembley that summer.

'It was not easy after our game against Barcelona and playing 80 minutes or so with a player less,' coach Pep Guardiola said. 'Now we have to stay focused for Tuesday, control the game and see what we can happen.' 

Reserve goalkeeper Pepe Reina felled Argentine striker Bobadilla in the box to get his marching orders, forcing Manuel Neuer off the bench.

However, the Germany international was not required to make a save from the resulting penalty -- Paul Verhaegh's powerful shot flying wide after rattling the post. 

Bayern boss Pep Guardiola shakes Robert Lewandowski's hand as the striker is substituted

Guardiola is under pressure at Bayern and looks set for a second straight Champions League semi-final exit

Bayern defender Dante leaves the field dejected after the champions slipped to a fourth consecutive defeaf

But, Bobadilla beat Neuer after several attempts in the second half, his audacious flick keeping Augsburg in fifth place and course for a Europa League spot, on 46 with two games left.

Borussia Moenchengladbach all but secured their first ever Champions’ League group stage spot after crushing fourth-placed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to move up to second place and go five points clear of their rivals.

Gladbach, with Max Kruse, Patrick Herrmann and Ibrahima Traore on target, are on 63, with VfL Wolfsburg, third on 62 and in action against Paderborn on Sunday. Leverkusen are on 58, with two games left in the season.

Borussia Dortmund improved their chances of a European spot next season, beating Hertha Berlin 2-0 to move up to seventh on 43 points.

Patrick Herrmann (left) made one and scored one as Moenchengladbach moved second in the table

Borussia Moenchengladbach all but secured their first ever Champions League group stage spot after crushing fourth-placed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to move up to second place and go five points clear of their rivals.

Gladbach, with Max Kruse, Patrick Herrmann and Ibrahima Traore on target, are on 63, with VfL Wolfsburg, third on 62 and in action against Paderborn on Sunday. Leverkusen is on 58, with two games left in the season.

Jurgen Klopp congratulates Premier League target Ilkay Guendogan after Borussia Dortmund's win

Borussia Dortmund improved their chances of a European spot next season, beating Hertha Berlin 2-0 to move up to seventh on 43 points.