Matchday Seven in Pictures
Dortmund are still in the Bundesliga doldrums, while Paderborn have the wind at their backs. Check out the best pictures from the weekend in the Bundesliga.
First win for Hamburg
Beating Dortmund is always special, but for Hamburg it was also their first win of what has been a rough season. A single goal from Pierre-Michel Lasogga was enough to warmly welcome new sporting director Peter Knäbel to his post. For Dortmund, their league woes continue. They're now ten points adrift of Bayern Munich and can't seem to replicate their Champions League form in the Bundesliga.
Two each for Lewandowski, Robben
Bayern Munich can head to the beer tents at Oktoberfest on Sunday knowing they are sitting pretty in the league. They barely broke a sweat in their 4-0 win over Hanover, with Robert Lewandowski and Arjen Robben scoring two goals each. Guess they'll have to flip a coin to decide who's buying the victory rounds.
Schalke stumble against Hoffenheim
Not even 30 minutes had ticked off the clock when Schalke, away to Hoffenheim, found themselves on the brink of their third loss in seven matches. A late goal from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar came too late. Their disiplinary problems arean't helping: Joel Matip was dismissed for two yellow cards within five minutes, becoming the third Schalke player to be sent off this season - the most of any team.
Masterful Meier
Frankfurt hosted Cologne in the late game on Saturday, winning 3-2 thanks to a brace from Alexander Meier. Both of Meier's goals - his third and fourth of the season - were headers on excellent crosses from Haris Seferovic. Cologne were unlucky to score Frankfurt's winner themselves when Kevin Wimmer deflected a corner across the line.
Solid Paderborn draw with Leverkusen
As one of the teams promoted to the Bundesliga, Paderborn go into just about every match as underdogs. But a true underdog would not be holding its own in the middle of the table. Paderborn looked very convincing against Leverkusen and can be happy with a point from the 2-2 draw. Karim Bellarabi's late equaliser prevented Paderborn from picking up another historic win.
Winless Werder, frustrated Freiburg
Werder Bremen and Freiburg are now the only teams in the Bundesliga without a win. The 1-1 draw for Bremen was slightly more embarrassing, as it left them at the bottom of the table, but neither side could seize control of an encounter that lacked enough quality for their to be a winner.
Two for Kalou
Salomon Kalou picked up a pair of goals in Hertha Berlin's 3-2 win at home against Stuttgart on Friday night. Stuttgart drop to a relegation playoff spot, while Hertha are currently enjoying a one-point lead over Dortmund in the table.
Naldo nets for Wolves
Brazilian defender Naldo took matters into his own hands: he stepped forward and smashed in the winning goal just before the hour mark to secure the points for Wolfsburg. Augsburg took the sting out of the clash, but neither side created enough to really impress on Sunday.
Gladbach and Mainz level
Borussia Mönchengladbach failed to stay on Bayern Munich's heels after matchday seven, settling for a 1-1 draw at home to Mainz. The Foals produced some super football, taking the lead through Max Kruse. But Kasper Hjulmand's resilient side leveled from the penalty spot and can thank Karius for a match-winning save late in the game.