Well, it has been some day of transfer activity, hasn't it? You know what would really cap it off - some actual football. And we could be in for a treat as the free-scoring Borussia Dortmind and Hoffenheim lock horns at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga. We've got all the build-up followed by live commentary, with the game kicking off at 19:30. Stay with us!
Bundesliga / Matchday 3
Signal Iduna Park / 27.08.2021
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- G. Reyna(49')
- J. Bellingham(69')
- E. Haaland(90+1')
- C. Baumgartner(61')
- M. Dabbur(90')
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Updated 27/08/2021 at 20:31 GMT
27'
No penalty! Reus shapes up to shoot but goes down under pressure from Posch, sparking strong appeals for a Dortmund spot-kick, but the referee says no!
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23'
Reus is searching for Meunier with a floating cross but Hoffenheim's defence make a crucial intervention. Dortmund have grown in confidence as the game has progressed and are well on top now.
21'
Guerreiro's free-kick drops kindly for Meunier and his left-footed shot is blocked by the visiting defence. That could have ended up anywhere!
20'
Malen wins the ball back immediately after losing it and draws the foul from Geiger, who goes into the book - the third Hoffenheim player to do so!
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D. Geiger
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
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19'
Dortmund have won eight of their last 10 home matches - can the returning fans help guide them to another victory this evening?
17'
In saying that, there has been something of a lull in the last few minutes as both sides try to catch their breath.
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It has been a feisty and frenetic opening!
13'
Hoffenheim's high-press is proving effective, even if some of their challenges have gone over the top, as Dortmund are really struggling to build out from the back.
12'
Five free-kicks, two yellow cards already!
11'
You have to feel sorry for anyone spending their night on Twitter talking about Ronaldo rather than watching this game!
9'
Save! A good cross from Guerreiro sets up Akanji for the header but his downward effort is straight at Baumann.
8'
Eight minutes in, Hoffenheim have already picked out two yellow cards. And they're fortunate it's not a third as Raum brings down Bellingham with a hefty challenge.
7'
Posch clatters into Dahoud in midfield, and although the referee allows Dortmund to play advantage as Haaland chases a through ball, he comes back to book the Hoffenheim midfielder when the attack collapses.
4'
Chance for Dortmund! This is already turning out to be an exciting game, as Haaland puts Reyna through on goal - what a chance to score on his 50th Bundesliga appearance... but he can't find a way past the onrushing Baumann.
3'
Off the post! Hoffenheim a whisker away from opening the scores, as Dortmund's defence is exposed early on. Bruun Larsen picks out Kramaric with his cross and he heads it straight onto the post with the goalkeeper beaten!
2'
Witsel is fine, even if he has a slight bump close to his eye.
1'
Twenty seconds in, Baumgartner is shown a yellow card after catching Witsel in the face with his arm while competing for a header.
1'
Kick-off! Hoffenheim, the visitors in white, get us underway at Signal Iduna Park!
19:29
Here come the players - it's almost time for Dortmund versus Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
19:25
If Dortmund are to seriously challenge Bayern Munich for the title this season, they need to build some momentum and find some consistency. Tonight is a difficult game and just three games in, this feels like a big one for Marco Rose's men.