Edin Terzic (at the press conference): “We produced an absolute top performance from start to finish and not only scored many nice goals but also kept a clean sheet as a team. It was great to watch the way the lads played football with each other. Then it’s difficult for any opponent, especially when we’re playing here in our own stadium. This was a good step. If we go into the remaining three matches with the same willingness, we’ll have good chances of picking up wins then too.”

Faride Alidou said: “FC showed me an honest perspective in our talks and explained what I need to work on to become a Bundesliga player. The fact that the club shows faith in young players was clear to see in the past two seasons. It was important for me to have a good feeling and, at the same time, it is huge motivation to player here and help FC to have a good Bundesliga season.”

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A cup final in 2022, a cup semi-final and a UEFA Europa League last-16 tie last season, plus sixth and fifth-place Bundesliga finishes in the last two campaigns – SC Freiburg are now among the top teams in the Bundesliga. The successes of the past two years have also led to changes in the squad structure: the club have kept hold of top players like Philipp Lienhart and Ritsu Doan, with the many departures that would have once followed a good season no longer the norm.

However, according to the version of the regulations, under the 2G option, “no people shall be present in the premises of the establishment or event” who do not comply with the 2G rule (§8 and §8a of the regulations).

The former right-back later added: “The second half has been a disgrace, a shambles, epitomised by Fernandes who has been embarrassing at times. It’s not their usual performance, spirit or form. [Erik ten Hag] will deal with it.”

A force at home: Borussia Dortmund have won each of their last 10 Bundesliga home games and extended the record for within one season.

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The Bavarians carried a humble 1-0 lead into the half but the floodgates opened after the break. Sydney Lohmann got the scoring started before Lea Schüller and Lina Magull turned it into 3-0 in a flash. Georgia Stanway capped things off with a penalty as the home side out-shot the visitors by 28 shots to 1. Highlights below:

Reduced waiting times and enjoyable comfort: together with main sponsor SAP and stadium caterer Compass-Group, TSG Hoffenheim wants to continue to improve the stadium experience at the PreZero Arena. Since April, there has been a “Mobile Order” option at the stadium kiosks.