A first-half goal from captain Marco Reus was enough to see Borussia Dortmund past Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
AFP | INA FASSBENDER
After a nervy opening, the home side took the lead in the ninth minute when Reus finished off a slick team move kick-started by aggressive pressing from 19-year-old England international Jude Bellingham. "It was a very intense game and the crowd helped us through, giving us impetus and an extra metre or two when we needed it."American striker Jordan Siebatcheu scored on his Bundesliga debut as Union Berlin cantered to a 3-1 home victory over Hertha.AFP | Odd ANDERSEN
"For the fans it is an important game, but me, I am a bit more pragmatic and realistic," said Union coach Urs Fischer. Werder Bremen celebrated their return to the Bundesliga after a year in the second division by snatching a point in a 2-2 draw at Wolfsburg.AFP | Ronny Hartmann Borussia Moenchengladbach got off to a winning start under new manager Daniel Farke, beating 10-man Hoffenheim 3-1 at home.
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