A historic image of Paco Alcacer documents FC Augsburg's 2-0 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund on March 1, 2019. The Reuters-published photo shows the disappointed Dortmund striker after the Bundesliga match at WWK Arena.
The shot by photographer Michael Dalder was released for licensing on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 7:00 PM EST. The original comes from the www.reutersconnect.com platform and carries the unique story number RC1E97971840. DFL regulations explicitly prohibit using such photos as image sequences or quasi-videos.
What does the historic picture show?
The image captures Paco Alcacer in a moment of defeat. The Spanish forward appears dejected after Borussia Dortmund won 2-0 at FC Augsburg. The photo was taken immediately after the final whistle of the match on the first weekend of March 2019. The photograph measures 3751 x 2587 pixels with a file size of 2.6 megabytes.
The mood in the Augsburg arena that day was defined by the visitors' superiority. For FC Augsburg, the defeat represented a setback in their battle against relegation. The team from that era had to concede to a strong Dortmund side that was competing for the championship that season.
Where does Augsburg stand today?
Comparing that situation with the current status shows a consolidated position. FC Augsburg finished the 2025 Bundesliga season in 10th place with 33 points. From 29 matches, the team secured nine wins, six draws, and suffered fourteen defeats. The goal record of 36 scored and 53 conceded resulted in a difference of minus 17.
This placed Augsburg 43 points behind champions Bayern Munich in the completed campaign. The recent form before season's end was listed as five matches without a win. Fans can view the detailed final table on our standings page.
What's next for FCA?
Attention now turns fully to the new season. FC Augsburg's next competitive fixture is the home match against FC Schalke 04 on August 30, 2026. This duel marks an important starting point for the upcoming campaign.
Preparations are in full swing to address the shortcomings of the previous season. Defensive stability in particular needs improvement after conceding 53 goals in 29 games was too many. The complete schedule for the new season is available on our fixtures overview.
For the team, it's about learning from the historic defeat against Dortmund in 2019 and the experiences of the last season. Consistent performances in the Bundesliga remain the club's top objective. Current squad information can be found on the squad page.
