Though Dortmund fell behind after 31 seconds, the rest of the match was pretty much one-way traffic in the other direction: BVB registered more shots (24-5), possession (72 percent), corners (10-0) and completed passes (874-214) than FCA. Only six percent of the hosts' passes did not reach a team-mate, compared to 21 percent for the visitors. BVB converted their first shot in each half. Here are the match facts.

Biggest-ever opening-day win: BVB recorded their biggest-ever opening-day win in their 52 seasons in the Bundesliga.

Quick off the mark: Borussia Dortmund won their opening game for the fifth season in succession.

Comeback: BVB came from behind to win the game – a feat which they managed more than any other side in the league last season (five times).

Early breach: It is the fifth time – after 1986, 2002, 2014 and 2018 – that BVB have conceded a goal in the first minute of the opening game of the season. They conceded after just 31 seconds last term against Leipzig, but went on to win 4-1.

Driving force: There were two assists for Axel Witsel, who set up the second and fifth goals.

New scorer: BVB's first eight competitive goals of the season were all scored by Paco Alcácer, Marco Reus and Jadon Sancho. Julian Brandt's goal was the first by a new signing.

Successful homecoming: Mats Hummels won 61 percent of his tackles (11/18), had 119 touches of the ball and recorded a 95 percent pass completion rate.

Landmark: Mario Götze came off the bench to make his 200th competitive appearance for Borussia Dortmund.