Overview

• Arminia Bielefeld opened their 2. Bundesliga campaign with a dominant 5:1 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf at the Bielefelder Alm.
• A contentious yellow-red card shown to Düsseldorf’s Tim Oberdorf swung the momentum decisively in Bielefeld’s favor.
• Coach Mitch Kniat imposed an alcohol ban despite the celebratory atmosphere to keep the team focused.
• Goalkeeper Jonas Kersken signed an early long-term contract extension before kickoff and said he felt a “richtig geiles Gefühl” on the pitch.
• The victory extended a six-month unbeaten home run dating back to February, underscoring Bielefeld’s fortress-like form.