Borussia Dortmund won a close Bundesliga match in which they had more shots (13-8) and a superior xG (1.9-1.5). Marco Reus scored our first goal of the season, as he did last term too. Patrik Schick and Gregor Kobel had their own personal battle, which Kobel won by saving three shots on goal. The match facts.

Opening day win: Borussia Dortmund won their eighth consecutive opening game of a Bundesliga season. No club has ever managed that before!

Half-time lead: BVB have won the last 20 Bundesliga home games in which they found themselves ahead at the interval.

Guaranteed goals: The Black & Yellows have scored at least once in 66 of their past 67 Bundesliga matches, with the 1-0 defeat in Mönchengladbach last season the only exception.

The 1-0 specialist: Marco Reus has opened the scoring with 59 of his 145 Bundesliga goals.

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