Bundesliga Matchday 5 in pictures
After Gladbach sealed a much-needed comeback win at home, Borussia Dortmund missed the chance to win. Coutinho was in the goals as Bayern flattened Cologne, and RB Leipzig kept their two-point cushion at the top.
Wolfsburg 1-1 Hoffenheim
Wolfsburg passed up the chance to move level on points with Bayern Munich as they were held to a 1-1 draw for the third Bundesliga game running. Sebastian Rudy marked his 200th Bundesliga appearance for Hoffenheim with a stunning sixth-minute volley. A slick Wolves attack levelled the scores when Admir Mehmedi smashed home half an hour later, but neither side were able to produce a winner.
Frankfurt 2-2 Dortmund
BVB's inability to see out games continued to haunt them as Frankfurt sealed a late equalizer to deny the visitors the win. Witsel's neat finish from a Hazard cross was cancelled out just before the break by Andre Silva's first Frankfurt goal. Sancho thought he had won it for BVB with his rebound, but with two minutes left, Thomas Delaney sent a cross into his own net to seal Frankfurt's comeback.
Gladbach 2-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Gladbach's troubled week appeared to be getting worse after Kasim Adams headed Fortuna into the a first-half lead, but with time running out a brace from Marcus Thuram turned the game on its head and took some pressure off Marco Rose. The Italian-born Frenchman converted at the near post, before putting in a rebound after a frantic goalmouth scramble three minutes from time.
Werder Bremen 0-3 RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig continued their unbeaten start to the season with victory over Werder Bremen. A goal in each half did the trick, with the visitors taking the lead through captain Willi Orban's header and then Marcel Sabitzer slammed in a superb free-kick. A harsh red card for Leipzig's Konrad Laimer for handball made the latter stages interesting, but Marcelo Saracchi added a third to put RB top.
Bayern Munich 4-0 Cologne
Philippe Coutinho scored his first goal in Bayern colors as they cruised to victory. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring less than three minutes in and nodded a second soon after the break. Cologne's Kingsley Ehizibue was red-carded for a foul on Coutinho, who converted from the spot at the second time of asking. Another new recruit, Ivan Perisic, put the icing on the cake with a fine finish.
Freiburg 1-1 Augsburg
Former Frieburger Florian Niederlechner salvaged a point for Augsburg, denying his former club top spot in the Bundesliga. Lucas Höler drilled in a low shot to put Freiburg ahead and, briefly, top of the Bundesliga, but Augsburg leveled before the break through Niederlechner, who slotted home after a nice move. Freiburg pushed for a winner but struck the woodwork twice in a hectic finale.
Leverkusen 2-0 Union Berlin
Leverkusen made light work of Union to remain at the top end of the table. Kevin Volland opened the scoring with a thumping finish and Lucas Alario got on the scoresheet too, bending in a fine shot from outside the box. Union suffered another blow when striker Sebastian Polter was shown a straight red card, somewhat harshly, after he caught Julian Baumgartlinger three minutes after coming on.
Hertha Berlin 2-1 Paderborn
Hertha survived a late onslaught to get the better of Paderborn, who are the only Bundesliga side without a victory this season. Javairo Dilrosun opened the scoring for Hertha after a mazy run and finish. The Dutchman then turned provider for Marius Wolf, and the Dortmund loanee powered home a low shot. Ben Zolinski’s neat flick at the near post gave Paderborn hope, but Hertha held on for the win.
Schalke 2-1 Mainz
A goal and an assist from Amine Harit proved the difference on Friday night. The 22-year-old Moroccan set up Suat Serdar with a superb pass in a game that took a while to get going. With Schalke on course for victory, Mainz grabbed a deserved equalizer thanks to sub Karim Onisiwo. In the final minute, Harit sent a curling effort into the far corner with the outside of his foot to seal the win.