Freiburg's commanding display secures historic league start and provisional top spot
SC Freiburg delivered a dominant performance at Europa-Park Stadion, cruising to a 5-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Matchday 3. The victory gave Freiburg their best-ever three-game start to a Bundesliga campaign and provisionally moved them to the top of the table.
Freiburg's perfect start now spans six matches across all competitions, with 22 goals scored in that stretch. Engelhardt, who spent last season on loan at Gladbach, netted twice against his former club, while Matanovic also recorded a brace. The win marks Freiburg's best opening to a Bundesliga season in club history, and their six-match winning run has fueled early talk of a first top-four finish since 1995. Gladbach, meanwhile, sit bottom of the table after three matches without a win for the second consecutive season, with captain Kleindienst's red card compounding their misery.
This result may shift early-season perceptions in the Bundesliga, as Freiburg's provisional top spot could influence fan expectations and media coverage around a club typically seen as a mid-table side. Their strong form may also raise pressure on Gladbach, whose winless start could intensify scrutiny on the coaching staff and players. For neutrals, the result adds intrigue to the title race narrative, though three matches remain a small sample size for drawing firm conclusions.