Bayern at the Top

Following an unexpected collapse in Norway and a previous stumble at the start of the new Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund dropped points again with a goalless draw against hosts Hertha Berlin in Matchday 6, allowing Bayern Munich to take the top spot after their convincing 6-1 victory over Leipzig, sealed by goals from Colombian Luis Díaz and Englishman Harry Kane.

Entering the match on the back of a 2-2 draw away to Werder Bremen in the previous round and a 0-1 Champions League defeat at home to Norway’s Bodø/Glimt, Dortmund had the chance to equal their best-ever start to a season by reaching 16 points from their first six matches. However, they failed to capitalize on their home advantage, settling for a second consecutive draw.

Bayern Munich moved to the top of the table with 14 points, ahead of Dortmund on goal difference, thanks to their emphatic 6-1 win over strong visitors Leipzig.

Hamburg continued their resurgence with a third consecutive victory, defeating visitors Stuttgart 1-1, with Swiss midfielder Miro Muheim scoring the winner in the 88th minute. Werder Bremen overturned a two-goal deficit against visitors Paderborn to secure a 2-2 draw.

Mainz returned from Schalke’s ground with their third win, thanks to a single goal by Filip Tietz in the 24th minute, raising their tally to 10 points and placing them fifth, mirroring newcomers Elversberg, who secured a thrilling 4-3 away win against Augsburg.