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Hamburger SV Mirko Slomka's Hamburg reign got off to a remarkable start as they moved out of the automatic drop zone with a win over Borussia Dortmund.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen twice came from behind to record a 4-2 win over Hertha Berlin and maintain their goal-laden start to the Bundesliga season.

Bayern Munich put in an impressive performance to reach the DFB-Pokal round of 16 at the expense of holders Wolfsburg.

Hertha Berlin players knelt before their meeting with Schalke as the club called for "an open-minded world, now and forevermore".

Roberto Di Matteo Schalke coach Roberto Di Matteo is excited by the attacking quality in his squad as he prepares for his first game in charge.

Hamburger SV As Ivica Olic prepares to line up against Wolfsburg for the first time since joining Hamburg, the Croatian says his team-mates need to start producing results.

Bottom plays top in the Bundesliga this weekend as Werder Bremen make the daunting trip to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich will expect to maintain their 100 percent home record in the Bundesliga when they face Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday.

Hamburg's survival hopes suffered a blow with a 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich, while Schalke beat Freiburg 2-0 to secure a top-four finish.

Pál Dárdai Mats Hummels believes the DFB-Pokal remains Borussia Dortmund's only shot at silverware, but Hertha Berlin will be no pushovers.