Campoamor (dpa / lby) - Bundesliga soccer club FC Augsburg lost its double test in the Spanish training camp with completely different occupations against league rivals 1. FC Union Berlin. A potential core formation around goalkeeper Rafal Gikiewicz and striker Ermedin Demirovic initially lost 0-1 (0-0) in Campoamor on Saturday. Shortly thereafter, an Augsburg team lost 1:4 (0:4) with the Belgian new signing Arno Engels.

Two weeks before the season continued in the Bundesliga, striker Jordan Siebatcheu scored the winning goal in the 56th minute with a hand penalty in the first game, which was poor in highlights. Augsburg's Davide Dell'Erba had previously blocked a cross with his elbow. Coach Enrico Maaßen's FCA only came into play better in the closing stages, but were unable to create any clear chances. Midfielder Elvis Rexhbecaj had to be substituted injured.

In the second game, which started less than half an hour after the final whistle of the first game, Augsburg had a great chance to take the lead through Lukas Petkov (10th minute). Union goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow made an excellent save. After that, the Berliners were clearly superior and took a clear lead through Sven Michel (12th/39th), Kevin Behrens (26th) and Jamie Leweling (35th) before the break. Petkov (80th) only managed the consolation goal.

The Augsburgers are preparing for the remaining 19 games in the Bundesliga in the province of Alicante until January 12th. In the training camp, the table 14 is measured. on January 11th with the Hungarian champion and cup winner Ferencvaros Budapest.