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Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history: 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2

It is far too early to make any sweeping statements about how the Bundesliga season will unfold, but the table does have quite the unusual look to it after two matches. For the first time in their hi...

Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history: 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2

1. Augsburg have achieved a historic top spot in the Bundesliga after two matches.

2. Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Elversberg are the other three teams with a perfect record.

3. Bayern Munich and Schalke drew 0-0, while Werder Bremen, VfB Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen, and Mainz put on impressive performances.

4. Mainz secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Hamburg at the Volksparkstadion.

5. Augsburg's success is attributed to Manuel Baum's side finishing seventh during the previous season.

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