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Bundesliga Opener Brings Statement Wins as DAZN Debuts Saturday Conference

DAZN's new afternoon whip‑around drew positive notices, with five games producing 19 goals on its first outing.

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Overview

  • Eintracht Frankfurt hammered Werder Bremen 4:1 as 19‑year‑old Can Uzun scored one and assisted two to set an Opta club record, deepening Bremen’s early troubles after a Pokal exit and fueling renewed calls for signings.
  • FC Augsburg beat SC Freiburg 3:1 in Sandro Wagner’s Bundesliga coaching debut, settling the game with three first‑half goals to end a long winless run in Freiburg.
  • Last season’s runners‑up Bayer Leverkusen lost 2:1 at home to Hoffenheim in Erik ten Hag’s first league match, exposing teething problems after a major summer overhaul.
  • Union Berlin defeated DFB‑Pokal holders Stuttgart 2:1 thanks to a debut brace from Ilyas Ansah, while the visitors rued missed chances including woodwork and a late offside.
  • DAZN’s first Saturday conference launched without major glitches and earned generally favorable reviews for goals‑heavy coverage, as Sky positioned a Multiview option for viewers following individual feeds.