The Black & Yellows converted three of their first four shots in the 4-0 victory over Stuttgart, killing the game in the process. Following a tactical reshuffle at the interval, VfB showed strong spirit and created more shots in the second period than BVB (10-6), who themselves had had more shots in the opening half (3-6).

Unbeaten streak: Borussia Dortmund extended their unbeaten run to 11 competitive matches this season and have now won each of their last five games.

Flying start: With 20 points from eight matches, BVB have their second-best points tally ever. Only in the 2010/11 title-winning season did BVB have more points (21) on the board at the same stage of the season.

High-scoring: The Black & Yellows have found the net 27 times in their opening eight games – their highest goals tally at this stage of the season.

Favourite foe: The Westphalians have more Bundesliga away wins against VfB Stuttgart than they do against any other club (14).

Goal frenzy: BVB have scored at least four goals in each of their last four league games, setting a Bundesliga record. In total, the Black & Yellows have found the net on 19 occasions in those four matches!

Killer instinct: Paco Alcácer had seven goals to his name after just 106 minutes on the pitch – no other player has ever scored so many goals so quickly.

Super subs: No club in Bundesliga history has ever scored 10 goals through substitutes in their opening eight games. Among the scorers today was Maximilian Philipp, who netted his first goal of the season. That means 14 players have now got on the scoresheet for BVB this season! (tl)

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