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Niko Kovac Admits Bayern Munich Had 'Liverpool on Their Minds' During Narrow Derby Win

Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovau010d has admitted that some of his players had "Liverpool on their minds" during the club's Bavarian derby win over local rivals FC Augsburg on Friday.

The Reds went behind after just 15 seconds when Leon Goretzka turned the ball into his own net, setting a record as the quickest own goal in Bundesliga history.

A brace from Kingsley Coman either side of Dong-won Ji's powerful effort saw Bayern Munich into half time on level terms, but David Alaba's second-half strike was enough to clinch a victory for Kovau010d's side and move them to within two points of the top of the table.