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Bundesliga Game week 1: Roundup, results and team of the week

Berlin, Aug 29: Bayern Munich thrashed Werder Bremen 6-0 on Friday (August 29) to headline the game week 1 of the Bundesliga.

Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to kick-start the new season on a high. Franck Ribery, Philip Lahm and Xabi Alonso were the other three scorers.

Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring against Werder Bremen (Image courtesy: Bayern Munich Twitter handle)

It was a cakewalk for the defending champions as they ran riot over the Bremen defense. Ancelotti's men were completely class apart on the night.

In another match, Bayern's closest rival, Borussia Dortmund defeated FC Mainz 2-1 to begin their season on a high.

Thomas Tuchel's side clinched full three points thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace. The Gabon international, who was revelation last season started exactly from where he had ended last season.


Here is a synopsis of all the 9 matches on gameweek 1

Bayern Munich 6-0 Werder Bremen

Hamburger SV 1-1 Ingolstadt

Eintracht 1-0 Schalke 04

1. FC Koln 2-0 Darmstadt 98

FC Augsburg 0-2 Wolfsburg

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 FC Mainz

Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen

Hertha BSC 2-1 SC Freiburg

Hoffenheim 2-2 RB Leipzig


Team of the Week

Formation: 3-5-2

Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer

Defenders: Phillip Lahm, Marc Bartra, Ricardo Rodriguez

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Andre Schurrle, Ousmane Dembele, Thomas Muller, Franck Ribery

Striker: Robert Lewandowski

Bundesliga Game Week 1: Team of the Week formation

OneIndia News

Story first published: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 11:47 [IST]
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