The Bundesliga delivered a dramatic and unpredictable slate of matches on September 5, as the 2026-27 campaign continued to find its early rhythm. From stunning comebacks and emphatic statements by newly promoted sides to the end of a record-breaking scoring streak, fans across Germany were treated to a footballing spectacle brimming with storylines and standout performances.
Match Results
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 - 0 |  1. Union Berlin |
 Borussia Mönchengladbach | 3 - 4 |  SV 07 Elversberg |
 SC Paderborn 07 | 0 - 1 |  SC Freiburg |
 SV Werder Bremen | 3 - 1 |  RB Leipzig |
 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 3 |  Borussia Dortmund |
 FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 0 |  FC Bayern München |
The most eye-catching contest unfolded at Borussia-Park, where SV 07 Elversberg—fresh off their top-flight promotion—staged an unforgettable comeback to overturn a 3-1 deficit and defeat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-3. Substitute Maurice Krattenmacher was the hero, netting twice in the final stages, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner. Jannik Keidel also chimed in for the visitors, as Elversberg continued their dream start to Bundesliga life with back-to-back wins. In stark contrast, Borussia Mönchengladbach find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table after two games, left to rue defensive lapses and searching for answers under Eugen Polanski.
There was no shortage of statement results elsewhere, as Bayer 04 Leverkusen responded to their opening-day shock with a commanding 4-0 home victory over 1. FC Union Berlin. The hosts wasted no time asserting themselves, with Fernández firing them ahead in under a minute, and Ibrahim Maza capping the rout with a standout all-around display. Gutiérrez played a pivotal creative role with two assists, while Patrik Schick also impressed by scoring and assisting. For new head coach Carles Martínez Novell, the win marks a promising new beginning and an emphatic message that Leverkusen's attacking depth remains a force to be reckoned with.
A major upset brewed at the Weserstadion, where SV Werder Bremen stunned RB Leipzig 3-1. Despite entering the match as underdogs and dealing with an injury crisis, Bremen seized the initiative early with Eren Dinkçi’s fourth-minute opener and never looked back. The victory not only snapped a lengthy winless run against Leipzig but also injected much-needed belief into a squad forced to adapt on the fly, signaling that Werder may be more resilient than many anticipated this season.
Elsewhere, it was a day for defensive heroics and new beginnings. FC Schalke 04 held reigning champions FC Bayern München to a goalless draw, ending Bayern's remarkable streak of scoring in 59 consecutive competitive matches and preventing them from topping the table for the first time in 67 matchdays. Schalke’s defensive discipline and Loris Karius’ interventions frustrated a rotated Bayern side, while off-field tensions flared in response to the reception for Manuel Neuer on his return to Gelsenkirchen.
Completing the day’s action, SC Freiburg edged out newly promoted SC Paderborn 07 1-0 in a closely fought contest, while Borussia Dortmund showcased their resilience with a 3-2 comeback win away at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Notably, Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri made an immediate impact for Dortmund with a decisive debut, setting up the winning own goal and drawing praise for his composure and creativity.
With upsets, debuts, and streaks both made and broken, the Bundesliga served up a reminder of its trademark unpredictability. As the table begins to take shape, it's clear that this season's narrative will be anything but straightforward, setting the stage for more high drama in the weeks to come.