Bynoe-Gittens brace gives Dortmund a winning start

Dortmund, which finished fifth last season, broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute after struggling to find any rhythm against a feisty Frankfurt side, which contained its opponent with a confident high press.

Gittens only scored once in 25 Bundesliga appearances last season, but he is off to a flyer in 2024-2025.

While Dortmund was not at its best and the result was not sealed until the third minute of added time, it would be hard for Frankfurt to argue that its host was not a worthy winner.

Dortmund had 70.2 per cent of the possession and racked up 20 shots on goal, with Frankfurt only managing seven going the other way.

New signing Pascal Gross impressed for Dortmund, setting up the opening goal as one of six chances he created in the match.

His total was at least double what anyone else on the pitch managed, with team-mate Julian Ryerson the next best on three.