Defenders steal show in Bayern's win over Augsburg

Two goals from Benjamin Pavard and a first in Bayern Munich colours for Joao Cancelo saw the Bundesliga leaders romp to a 5-3 home victory over Augsburg.

Four of Bayern's five goals came from defenders, calming fears the side may be toothless up front after the pre-game scratching of striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

Augsburg hit the lead after just two minutes through Mergim Berisha, who scored the only goal in his team's surprise 1-0 win over Bayern in September. 

Sensing a potential upset in the mix, the home side upped the intensity and were on the board after 15 minutes through Cancelo, who scored his first goal for Bayern since joining them on loan from Manchester City at the end of January. 

Pavard then struck twice to swing the match in Bayern's favour, the first a poacher's finish in the box and the second an elegant chip over Augsburg 'keeper Rafal Gikiewicz. 

Leroy Sane scored his team's fourth in the shadows of halftime and the home side remained in control, despite Berisha -- who now has five goals in four matches against Bayern -- converting a second half penalty. 

Canada wing-back Alphonso Davies added a fifth late in the match to seal a dominant win and head off any hopes of a comeback from the visiting team, with Augsburg's Irvin Cardona getting a consolation goal in injury time. 

The big victory helped Bayern establish a two-point lead over Borussia Dortmund after they drew 2-2 with rivals Schalke later on Saturday.

Bayern, who qualified for the last eight of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, have won eight of their past nine in all competitions.