Bundesliga Weekend at a Glance
Bundesliga Matchday 3 delivered goals, big scorelines and a fascinating early-season table. Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund both moved to nine points from three games, while Bayern Munich climbed to seven points after a hard-fought victory at promoted Elversberg.
Freiburg produced the weekend's biggest statement by beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–0. Dortmund also remained perfect with a 3–0 win over Paderborn, while RB Leipzig responded to their previous defeat by dismantling Hamburg 5–0.
Across the nine matches, there were 33 goals , an average of 3.67 per game. Five matches produced at least four goals.
Bundesliga Matchday 3 Results
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 | 1–3 |
| Sept. 12 | Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn | 3–0 |
| Sept. 12 | Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart | 2–1 |
| Sept. 12 | Freiburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5–0 |
| Sept. 12 | Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | 2–2 |
| Sept. 12 | Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt | 1–3 |
| Sept. 12 | Cologne vs Werder Bremen | 1–1 |
| Sept. 13 | RB Leipzig vs Hamburger SV | 5–0 |
| Sept. 13 | Elversberg vs Bayern Munich | 1–2 |
Union Berlin 1–3 Schalke 04
Schalke opened Matchday 3 with a statement away victory at Union Berlin, winning 3–1 and producing one of the weekend's strongest counter-attacking performances.
Gosens gave Schalke the lead against his former club before Aouchiche doubled the advantage immediately after half-time. Union threatened a comeback and hit the woodwork twice, but Skarke's late goal was followed by Wöber's stoppage-time finish to settle the match.
Goalkeeper Loris Karius was also influential, making several important saves as Union pushed for a way back into the contest.
Borussia Dortmund 3–0 Paderborn
Borussia Dortmund maintained their perfect Bundesliga start by defeating promoted Paderborn 3–0 at Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund needed only five minutes to take the lead. Serhou Guirassy created the opening for Fábio Silva, who continued his impressive start to life in Dortmund colours.
Paderborn stayed competitive for much of the match, but the visitors failed to register a shot on target. Substitute Felix Nmecha then changed the game late, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes.
Dortmund therefore moved to nine points from three games, keeping pace with Freiburg at the top of the Bundesliga. R Reuters +1
Hoffenheim 2–1 Stuttgart
Adam Hložek scored twice as Hoffenheim defeated Stuttgart 2–1 at the PreZero Arena, earning their first points of the campaign.
Hložek opened the scoring in the first half. Stuttgart responded shortly after the interval through Mittelstädt, but the visitors' comeback lasted less than 20 minutes before Hložek restored Hoffenheim's lead.
Freiburg 5–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Freiburg produced the most emphatic performance of the weekend, crushing Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–0 at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Freiburg established control before half-time through Engelhardt and Matanović. The match became even more one-sided after Gladbach captain Tim Kleindienst was sent off for a second yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Freiburg then exploded during the final quarter of the match. Matanović and Engelhardt each completed a brace before Eggestein added a fifth goal in the 86th minute.
The victory left Freiburg top of the Bundesliga on nine points and a +9 goal difference. Gladbach, meanwhile, remained bottom after three consecutive defeats. O OFStats +1
Augsburg 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen appeared on course for three points after taking the lead at Augsburg, but Michael Gregoritsch's second-half double and a late Patrik Schick equaliser produced a 2–2 draw.
Leverkusen controlled possession and created a large number of attempts. Christian Kofane opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Augsburg responded brilliantly after the interval.
Gregoritsch scored twice in five minutes to turn the game around. Schick then rescued a point for Leverkusen with a late finish.
Augsburg's point kept them unbeaten after three matches, while Leverkusen moved onto four points. S Sofascore +1
Mainz 05 1–3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt recorded their first Bundesliga victory of the season with a convincing 3–1 win at Mainz.
Frankfurt made an ideal start when Can Uzun finished a quick attacking move in the ninth minute. Mainz had an opportunity to equalise from the penalty spot, but Nadiem Amiri's attempt was saved by goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.
Jonathan Burkardt doubled Frankfurt's advantage just before half-time. Uzun then completed his brace shortly after the hour mark before Mainz scored a late consolation through Phillip Tietz.
Frankfurt's victory moved them to four points after three games and provided a significant response after criticism following the previous match. E Eintracht Frankfurt +1
Cologne 1–1 Werder Bremen
Cologne and Werder Bremen shared the points in a 1–1 draw after an eventful contest at the RheinEnergieSTADION.
Cologne were awarded a penalty early in the match, but goalkeeper Karl Hein saved Thijs Dallinga's effort. Maina nevertheless put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute.
Werder improved after the break and eventually found an equaliser through Niclas Füllkrug in the 69th minute. Both sides had opportunities to win the match late on, but neither could find a second goal.
RB Leipzig 5–0 Hamburger SV
RB Leipzig produced one of the weekend's biggest statements by destroying Hamburg 5–0 at the Red Bull Arena.
Leipzig were two goals ahead by half-time after Gomis and Nusa struck. The second half became a rout, with captain Willi Orbán scoring from a set-piece situation before Christopher Nkunku registered his first goal since returning to the club.
Rômulo completed the scoring three minutes later, giving Leipzig a five-goal victory and a major response after their previous defeat.
The defeat left Hamburg bottom of the table, still without a point or a goal after three league matches and with a 0–12 aggregate score. The previous two matches had already included consecutive 5–0 defeats. FFOCUS online+1
Elversberg 1–2 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich survived a difficult away test against promoted Elversberg, coming from behind to win 2–1 and move to seven points.
Elversberg, who had won their first two Bundesliga matches, stunned the champions by taking the lead through Lennart Karl in the 26th minute. Bayern needed a response and found it after the hour when Maurice Krattenmacher curled an excellent finish into the top corner.
Michael Olise then struck the woodwork before Harry Kane completed the comeback in the 72nd minute with a composed finish.
The victory moved Bayern to fourth place, two points behind the joint-leading Freiburg and Dortmund. Elversberg nevertheless remained sixth on six points after an extraordinary start to their first Bundesliga campaign. R Reuters
Bundesliga Weekend Statistics
| Category | Statistic | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 | September 11–13 |
| Total goals | 33 | 3.67 per match |
| Biggest wins | Freiburg 5–0 Gladbach | Leipzig also won 5–0 |
| Perfect records | Freiburg and Dortmund | 9 points from 9 |
| Bayern | 7 points | 2–1 at Elversberg |
| Leipzig | 5–0 | Five different scorers |
| Freiburg | 10:1 goal record | Best start in club history |
| Hamburg | 0:12 goal record | Bottom after three games |
| Top scoring matches | 5–0 | Freiburg and Leipzig |
Bundesliga Table: Early-Season Picture
After Matchday 3, Freiburg and Dortmund were level on nine points, with Freiburg leading on goal difference. Augsburg had seven points, while Bayern moved into fourth on seven points after their victory at Elversberg. BBundesliga Tippspiele
| Pos. | Club | Pts | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC Freiburg | 9 | +9 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | +6 |
| 3 | FC Augsburg | 7 | +6 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich | 7 | +5 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 6 | +6 |
| 6 | SV Elversberg | 6 | +1 |
| 18 | Hamburger SV | 0 | -12 |
Seven Biggest Bundesliga Talking Points
- Freiburg are the surprise early leaders. Three wins from three and a 10–1 goal record have given Freiburg the best start in the club's Bundesliga history.
- Dortmund are keeping pace. BVB also have nine points from nine, making the early title picture particularly intriguing.
- Bayern remain unbeaten but are not yet perfect. The champions had to come from behind to beat Elversberg and now sit two points behind the leading pair.
- Leipzig finally exploded. After a disappointing start, RB Leipzig responded by putting five past Hamburg without reply.
- Hamburg's crisis is deepening. Three matches have produced zero points and zero goals, with 12 conceded.
- Frankfurt found their attacking rhythm. Can Uzun's brace and Jonathan Burkardt's goal gave Eintracht their first league victory.
- Elversberg remain a major early-season story. Despite losing to Bayern, the promoted club still have six points from three matches after opening the season with two wins.
Bundesliga Weekend Roundup: The Bigger Picture
Matchday 3 has made one thing clear: the 2026/27 Bundesliga season is unlikely to follow a predictable script. Freiburg have taken the early lead with a perfect record, while Dortmund have matched them point for point.
Bayern Munich remain firmly in contention, but their narrow victory over Elversberg showed that the champions are not going to have everything their own way. Harry Kane's winner was ultimately enough to preserve Bayern's unbeaten start.
Freiburg's 5–0 demolition of Gladbach was the weekend's standout result. Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanović both scored twice, while the sending off of Tim Kleindienst made an already difficult afternoon even worse for the visitors.
Dortmund were similarly ruthless against Paderborn, although their victory was built on patience. Fábio Silva scored early before Felix Nmecha struck twice late to make the scoreline emphatic.
Leipzig's 5–0 victory over Hamburg was another major storyline. Five different players scored for the hosts, including Christopher Nkunku, while Hamburg's extraordinary run without a goal leaves them with an immediate fight for survival.
With Freiburg and Dortmund perfect, Bayern only two points behind and several clubs already showing impressive attacking form, the Bundesliga table is developing into a fascinating early-season contest.
Sources & Match Data
Results and match information were cross-checked using official competition data, club reports and established match-statistics providers.
- Bundesliga official Matchday centre — fixtures, results and competition information.
- DFB Data Center — official German football competition data.
- Reuters — Dortmund 3–0 Paderborn
- Reuters — Elversberg 1–2 Bayern Munich
- Sofascore — Hoffenheim 2–1 Stuttgart
- Sofascore — Augsburg 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
- Eintracht Frankfurt — Mainz 1–3 Frankfurt match report
- Bundesliga — RB Leipzig vs Hamburg match centre
- Eurosport — Dortmund vs Paderborn statistics
- The Guardian — Bundesliga weekend overview
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