Dortmund keep perfect start as Freiburg leap to Bundesliga lead

Fábio Silva's clever pass to Serhou Guirassy produced the opening goal after five minutes, setting Borussia Dortmund on course to a 3-0 victory over promoted Paderborn at home, while Freiburg's five‑goal demolition of Borussia Mönchengladbach secured them the Bundesliga lead on goal difference.

Dortmund's dominant display

Felix Nmecha added a brace, finding the net in the 80th and 89th minutes to complete the rout. The Portuguese forward, Fábio Silva, had given the hosts the lead early on, and Serhou Guirassy saw two of his strikes ruled out for off‑side in the first half. Paderborn, who returned to the top flight this season, remain yet to score.

Freiburg's clinical finish

Yannick Engelhardt opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and doubled his tally in the 79th, while Igor Matanovic struck twice before half‑time, in the 29th and 77th minutes. Maximilian Eggestein sealed the 5‑0 win with a goal in the 86th minute. The visitors’ striker Tim Kleindienst was sent off after a second‑half dismissal in the 52nd minute.

European competition intensifies as Freiburg now sit top of the Bundesliga on goal difference, boasting a +9 margin compared with Borussia Dortmund’s +6, despite both clubs sharing nine points after three matches. Augsburg slipped to third after a 2‑2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.

Historically, Dortmund’s three wins from three games mark their best start in eleven seasons, a record that dates back to the Thomas Tuchel era, and it is the first occasion since 2015 that the club has begun a campaign with a perfect record.

The story will continue as Dortmund aim to preserve their 100 percent win rate, while Freiburg look to extend their lead. Some reports even spell the club as Dortmun, but the performances speak for themselves. Meanwhile, newly‑promoted Elversberg, also unbeaten, face a daunting test against Bayern Munich on Sunday.