Borussia Dortmund have begun the Bundesliga season with four straight victories, most recently defeating Stuttgart in a 1-0 match that showcased the influence of manager Niko Kovac. Though the game was described as having the intensity of a Topspiel—a term used to describe high-stakes matches between top teams—it lacked the excitement some fans might have expected. Dortmund's defensive discipline and methodical approach were notable, with their first shot on target coming from substitute Jobe Bellingham. He combined with Maximilian Beier to score the decisive goal. Dortmund's managing director, Lars Ricken, acknowledged the team's goal of "annoying Bayern a bit," though he admitted closing the 16-point gap to Bayern Munich will require time and effort. Bayern Munich celebrated a historic milestone as Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th game, a record in the league's history. Kane scored twice in a dominant 7-0 win over Union Berlin, which also saw Michael Olise score a hat-trick. Jamal Musiala and Ismaël Saibari added their first league goals of the season, marking a strong start for Bayern. The victory coincided with the beginning of Oktoberfest weekend, a popular celebration in Bavaria. The club also mourned Peter Hermann, a former assistant to Jupp Heynckes, who passed away at the age of 73. Bayer Leverkusen continued their strong start with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig. Patrik Schick opened the scoring with a goal from a cross by Miguel Gutiérrez, who later added a second goal after replacing Álex Grimaldo. Carles Martínez praised his team's balance between maintaining possession and pressing forward, while RB Leipzig's Martín Demichelis endured a fourth consecutive away defeat, highlighting the team's struggles on the road. Borussia Mönchengladbach has had a difficult start to the season, losing their first two matches and sitting at the bottom of the table without a point. Alexander Blessin, a former St Pauli coach known for his defensive strategies, is expected to take over in an effort to turn the team's fortunes around. Meanwhile, Hamburg secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Köln, with Yussuf Poulsen's goal proving decisive. The win was seen as an endorsement of head coach Merlin Polzin, who signed a contract extension despite a challenging start to the season. Werder Bremen extended their strong run with a thrilling 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, with Mitchell Weiser scoring a last-minute winner in his first home appearance after 16 months out with injury. The emotional moment was shared by Weiser and his coach, Daniel Thoune. All three promoted teams have now recorded a win in their Bundesliga campaigns. Paderborn stunned Hoffenheim with a 1-0 victory, sealed by Steffen Tigges' first top-flight goal since 2024. Hoffenheim suffered their third loss in four matches and also endured an embarrassing Europa League defeat against OFI Crete, further compounding their struggles.