Bundesliga Matchday 11 in pictures
Anthony Modeste can't stop scoring and led FC Cologne to a Rhine derby victory. Dortmund got the better side of Bayern and Ingolstadt obtained their first victory of the season. Here's how Matchday 11 played out.
Schalke's resurgence continues
A late Leon Goretzka volley gave Schalke all three points in Wolfsburg on Saturday and made it 10 undefeated in all competitions for the Royal Blues. For the home side, the news isn't so good, they're 14th in the table and struggling to find consistency.
First game, first win for Walpurgis
Ingolstadt finally picked up their first victory of the season in Maik Walpurgis' first game in charge. The away fixture against fellow strugglers Darmstadt remained goalless until Moritz Hartmann broke the deadlock with a sweetly-struck volley from outside the box in the 68th minute.
Bartok debut goal downs Bremen
There was another stellar debut display on Sunday as Aymen Bartok's sumptuous curling strike sealed a comeback win for Eintracht Frankfurt. Werder Bremen took a first half lead before their talismanic striker Alex Meier came off the bench to level it up. but it was fellow substitute Bartok who stole the show.
Modeste piles on pain for Gladbach
Losing a derby hurts, especially at home. Borussia Mönchengladbach took the lead during the first half of the Rhine derby through Lars Stindl. The second half was a different story though, with Cologne clinical in front of goal. Modeste grabbed a somewhat fortunate equalizer before an incredible swerving free kick from Marcel Riese sealed the win in extra time.
Dortmund prove their mettle with Bayern win
Manuel Neuer sums up the mood of Bayern Munich's players as he looks disconsolately at the ground after being beaten by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal. The 1-0 loss was the champions' first defeat of the season and puts Dortmund right back in the title hunt.
RB Leipzig out on their own in front
Matchday 11 started with a bang as Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig served up a goal fest on Friday. Leipzig are on an incredible run but proved they can handle it when things don't go all their own way by coming from behind twice, the second time through Emil Forsberg (pictured), before Willi Orban nodded in a late winner. The result put them top before Bayern's loss opened up a three point gap.
Hoffenheim unbeaten but can't find winner
Hamburg put in an improved display to snatch a draw away at Hoffenheim. But the home side will be frustrated that they couldn't find a winner. Sandro Wagner (left) scored Hoffenheim's first in a 2-2 draw but was one of several players guilty of missing late chances.
Hertha luckless in Augsburg
A stalemate in Bavaria was particularly frustrating for Hertha Berlin. The capital city club had the lion's share of possession and chances but weren't able to convert. Augsburg continue to pick up points and edge away from the drop zone.
Mainz put four past Freiburg
This was a much repeated scene in Mainz on Saturday as the men in red celebrated a 4-2 win over newly-promoted Freiburg. Niko Bungert, Yunus Malli, Stefan Bell and Karim Onisiwo did the job.