Bayern Munich defeated Augsburg 3-2 in a lively Bavarian derby the champions clung on despite a nervy late rally from the hosts at the WWK Arena.
The German champions are beginning to make dramatic scenes a common habit after needing a last-minute goal to defeat SV Wehen Wiesbaden in the League Cup last time out.
Serge Gnabry broke the deadlock just before the half-hour mark, nodding in Harry Kane's curling delivery from the left. Luis Diaz, who had earlier missed a golden chance inside 20 seconds, atoned on the stroke of halftime by guiding Konrad Laimer's low ball into the far corner.