Matchday 2
Times in Central European Time.
- Friday 4 September
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VfB Stuttgart – 1. FC Köln
Packed with chances from the start, with woodwork twice, a remarkable miss and a superb solo run. The second half stays open, with spectacular attempts at both ends.
6 out of 10, If you have time - Saturday 5 September
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TSG Hoffenheim – Borussia Dortmund
A cagey first half only sparks into life just before the break. After it, momentum swings back and forth and the best is saved for late on.
7 out of 10, Worth it -
Bayer 04 Leverkusen – 1. FC Union Berlin
A quick start and an energetic first half with woodwork and plenty of goalmouth action. Beyond that, the highlights cover it.
3 out of 10, Skip it -
Borussia Mönchengladbach – SV 07 Elversberg
End-to-end from the opening minutes, with woodwork, a heated touchline and a free kick worth the replay alone. Keep watching deep into stoppage time.
9 out of 10, Must watch -
SV Werder Bremen – RB Leipzig
A high-pressing start in a raucous stadium, then a tactical spell with a VAR check. The second half opens up, with woodwork at both ends and a goal-line clearance.
6 out of 10, If you have time -
SC Paderborn 07 – SC Freiburg
Both goalkeepers are busy from the opening minutes, and chances keep coming at both ends after the break. Tense right up to the final whistle.
5 out of 10, If you have time -
FC Schalke 04 – FC Bayern München
Played in a loud, packed stadium with real intensity in every duel. The game builds steadily towards a lively final stretch.
5 out of 10, If you have time - Sunday 6 September
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Hamburger SV – 1. FSV Mainz 05
A full stadium, a quick early tempo and some slick combination play. The highlights are enough.
3 out of 10, Skip it -
Eintracht Frankfurt – FC Augsburg
A lively first half full of chances, and the minutes right after the restart are not to be missed. Fine set-piece quality right to the end.
5 out of 10, If you have time