Bayern Munich drew 0-0 with Schalke before edging Elversberg 2-1, prompting manager Vincent Kompany to admit his side lacked intensity in duels and overall commitment. He pointed to the physical toll on 17 World Cup players and his deliberate squad rotation as the cause of the sluggish start.
Freiburg demolished Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, making it three wins from three for the first time in the club's history. Matanović and a brace from Engelhardt were followed by a late Maximilian Eggestein goal, putting Freiburg top on goal difference after dominating from early on.
Borussia Dortmund beat Paderborn 3-0 to complete their best start to a league season in 11 years. Felix Nmecha scored twice, capping the win in the 89th minute with an acrobatic overhead kick from a Marcel Sabitzer cross that closed out the scoring.
Eintracht Frankfurt picked up their first league win of the season, beating Mainz 3-1 away. Can Uzun scored in the 9th and 60th minutes, with Jonathan Burkardt adding a third, while Phillip Tietz's 89th-minute goal was only a consolation for the hosts after a rough start to their own campaign.
Greek side PAOK published Croatia international midfielder Kristijan Jakic's first interview on PAOK TV after his arrival from Bundesliga club Augsburg. The move is a one-year loan reportedly worth 500,000 euros, with a non-obligatory option to buy for 4 million euros.