It was a crazy and extremely entertaining football match in which BVB took the lead on four occasions and ultimately recorded a slender 4-3 victory. Borussia performed especially strongly in the first half but made mistakes that allowed FCA back into the game. All in all, it was a deserved win: Borussia Dortmund were the better team against a combative opponent, recording more shots (27-14) and more possession (63%). The match facts.

Strong starters: Borussia Dortmund have not lost their opening Bundesliga game of a calendar year in 19 years. The last time was in 2004.

Home fortress: The Black & Yellows have taken 16 out of a possible 18 points in their last six Bundesliga home games.

Trigger happy: 25 shots at goal is a season record for Borussia.

Super subs: Substitutes Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Gio Reyna both scored. BVB now have seven goals from the bench; no other team has more.

Aerial prowess: Schlotterbeck has scored four of his seven Bundesliga goals with his head.

Record streak: Borussia Dortmund have found the net at least once in 42 consecutive Bundesliga home games – an ongoing club record.

Top goalscorer: Jude Bellingham notched his 10th competitive goal of the season – by far the most of any player at the club. The Englishman was booked for the fifth time this season and will miss the game in Mainz on Wednesday.

Impressive landmark: Mats Hummels made his 450th competitive appearance for Borussia Dortmund.

Home goalscorer: Giovanni Reyna has scored eight of his nine Bundesliga goals at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.