This week in the Bundesliga · 15 October 2026
Bundesliga: Nkunku hat-trick in Leipzig’s 6-0 as Freiburg join Dortmund at the top
A six-goal statement, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history and two leaders on 13 points.
By the SitesNG Sports Desk · Published 15 October 2026
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15 October 2026
The story
Nkunku’s hat-trick. Christopher Nkunku scored three times as RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0 on Saturday 10 October.
Two at the top. SC Freiburg beat Schalke 2-1 to join Borussia Dortmund on 13 points; Dortmund were held 2-2 at home by Werder Bremen.
Nine seconds. Augsburg scored against Bayern inside the first nine seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before Harry Kane set up the equaliser in a 2-2 draw.
Top scorer. Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick leads with five goals after a 4-3 win at Mainz. Next up: Bayern v RB Leipzig on Saturday 17 October.
The numbers
Where things stand
| Pos | Club | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Bayern Munich | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | FC Augsburg | 5 | 8 |
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A six-goal statement, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history and two leaders on 13 points.
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