Bundesliga Matchday 6 in pictures
Cologne surprise Bayern Munich in the Allianz and Schalke get to celebrate their first victory of the season. Here are the best images from Matchday 6 in the Bundesliga.
Modeste capitalizes for Cologne
Cologne's unbeaten Bundesliga record looked in danger Saturday after Joshua Kimmich scored just before the half. But Anthony Modeste (left) was able to volley in the equalizer in the second half. The goal allowed Cologne to get their point in Munich since 2010 and helped them stay in the top-four after six games.
Leverkusen two much for Dortmund
Leverkusen could not get the resulted they wanted against Monaco in midweek, but the did over the weekend when they topped Dortmund 2-0. "Chicharito" (right) helped put the game out of reach for Leverkusen, scoring his fifth goal in three matches to double his team's lead. Dortmund was left with their hands on their hips, wondering how they could pass up an opportunity to gain ground on Bayern.
Freiburg heading in the right direction
Vincenzio Grifo got Freiburg off to a great start when he found the back of the net in the fourth minute in their match against Frankfurt. The recently promoted club were able to hold on after that early 1-0 lead to pick up their third straight victory at the Schwarzwald-Stadion.
Ibisevic ices winless Hamburg in Gisdol's debut
Vedad Ibisevic (far left) has continued to make a difference for Hertha Berlin now that the captain's armband is on his sleave. He beat the sprawling dive of Rene Adler (middle) to give Hertha a first-half lead. Ibisevic added a second from the penalty spot in the second half to hand new Hamburg coach Markus Gisdol a defeat in his debut.
Ingolstadt still sitting towards the bottom
Marvin Matip (middle) took part in one of the best defenses last season with Ingolstadt. His club is now far from their mid-table form after losing their fifth consecutive game. Matip and Orjan Nyland (left) shared a look of despair as Sandro Wagner (right) gave Hoffenheim the lead after just eleven minutes.
Win slips away from rebounding Bremen
Bremen had a chance at a second consecutive win over the weekend, but the opportunity slipped through their fingers. Lamine Sane and Serge Gnabry helped give Bremen a lead after they conceded an early penalty, but Antonio Mirko-Colak gave Darmstadt the equalizer to keep things level at 2-2.
Leipzig leaping forward
Leipzig's historic start in their first Bundesliga season continued on Friday when they topped Augsburg 2-1. Emil Fosberg was the one who helped them fly in front in the first half, bounding in celebration after scoring his second goal of the season. Yussuf Poulsen also scored his first Bundesliga goal, giving the Red Bulls the lead back in the second half.
Wolfsburg chances go begging
The Wolves could not seize their opportunities on Sunday as another chance at victory fluttered away. Mario Gomez's struggles continued, failing to overpower an exhausted Mainz defense that was trying to overcome its busy schedule.
Cheerful Choupo-Moting
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting had a lot to celebrate in Schalke's big 4-0 win against Gladbach. His penalty gave Schalke their first second-half lead all season, and he helped set up Leon Goretzka's goal to put Schalke's first league win on ice. Choupo-Moting and his Schalke teammates have a little less pressure on them now when they return after the international break.