“WTF IS THAT CHANT? I’VE ONLY HEARD ABOUT LEEDS UNITED FANS – I DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE THIS PATHETIC” – MANUEL BAUM SLAMS LEEDS SUPPORTERS

Leeds United have ended their pre-season preparations in spectacular fashion after a commanding 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg, but the result has been overshadowed by an alleged post-match outburst from Augsburg manager Manuel Baum, who was reportedly furious about chants from the Leeds supporters.

The match itself was a hugely positive afternoon for Daniel Farke’s side, who produced an emphatic performance at Elland Road in their final preparation game before the new Premier League campaign. The fixture was confirmed as Leeds’ final pre-season test against Bundesliga opposition.

The surrounding headline, the attention quickly shifted away from the four goals and towards the atmosphere inside the stadium.

Baum was reportedly unhappy with some of the chants coming from the Leeds end, claiming that the atmosphere became so intense that it affected his players during the match.

The Augsburg manager allegedly expressed his frustration immediately after the final whistle.

“WTF is that chant? I’ve only heard about Leeds United fans – I didn’t know they were this pathetic.”

The comments immediately created a storm.

Leeds supporters reportedly reacted angrily, with many questioning why Baum would criticise the atmosphere after his team had just suffered such a heavy defeat.

Others argued that the German manager had simply been frustrated by the intensity of the occasion and the relentless support coming from the home crowd.

Whatever the reason, the comments have created another talking point around a match that was already memorable for Leeds.

On the pitch, Leeds were outstanding.

They wasted little time taking control of the game.

Anton Stach opened the scoring in the second minute, giving Leeds an almost perfect start.

The early goal immediately settled the home side and created a difficult afternoon for Augsburg.

Leeds continued to press forward and eventually doubled their advantage through Tarik Muharemović in the 19th minute.

At 2-0, the game was already beginning to move away from Augsburg.

The visitors attempted to respond, but Leeds remained dangerous and continued creating opportunities.

Just nine minutes after Muharemović’s goal, James Justin made it 3-0 in the 28th minute, sending the home supporters into another huge celebration.

The three-goal advantage before half-time demonstrated just how dominant Leeds had been.

Augsburg had very few answers.

The second half became more controlled, with Leeds managing the game while continuing to threaten when opportunities appeared.

Then, late in the match, the fourth goal arrived.

Lukas Nmecha scored in the 82nd minute, completing a convincing 4-0 victory.

The result was met with an enormous reaction from Leeds supporters, many of whom were already celebrating the team’s pre-season form and looking forward to the competitive campaign.

Comments from the Leeds United community following the match were overwhelmingly positive, with supporters describing the performance as slick and well organized.

For Farke, the result provides another encouraging sign before the Premier League season begins.

For Baum, however, the controversy allegedly began after the football had finished.

According to the account, Baum reportedly told reporters that his players had found the atmosphere difficult to handle.

The Augsburg manager believed the chanting created additional pressure and made it harder for his players to communicate and maintain concentration.

He was reportedly particularly unhappy because the match was officially a friendly.

But Leeds supporters are unlikely to accept that argument.

Pre-season friendlies may not carry competitive points, but matches at Elland Road can still produce an intense atmosphere, particularly when a Premier League club is preparing for the start of a new season.

The supporters had every reason to celebrate.

Their team had scored four times.

They had dominated a Bundesliga opponent.

And the performance suggested that Leeds were heading into the new campaign with confidence.

That atmosphere became part of the occasion.

The Baum comments therefore risk turning what should have been a straightforward pre-season victory into an unnecessary war of words.

Supporters reportedly reacted immediately to the alleged comments.

Some questioned why Baum appeared to be criticising fans after his team had conceded four goals.

Others pointed out that the atmosphere could hardly be blamed for every problem Augsburg experienced.

One supporter reportedly responded:

“You lose 4-0 and your biggest complaint is the fans? Maybe look at your team first.”

Another allegedly wrote:

“If the chants got into your players’ heads, then perhaps Leeds supporters did their job perfectly.”

That sentiment has become one of the central themes of the controversy.

A hostile atmosphere is often considered part of football, particularly when visiting teams travel to traditional football grounds.