Title defense "Borussia" started with a victory against "Werder" team (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

On Friday evening, the jubilee season of the German "Bundesliga" championship began.

In the first round match, defending champions Dortmund "Borussia" defeated Bremen "Werder" 2-1 in front of their own fans.

The charismatic Jurgen Klopp's disciples took the lead after an early goal by new team member Marco Reus, but Theodor Gebre Selassie restored balance with 15 minutes left in the game.

The victory for the "Black and Yellow" team came only after Germany national team defender Mario Gotze scored a precise goal in the 81st minute after coming on as a substitute.

The next round of matches will take place on Saturday and Sunday.

Results / Standings / Video:

"Borussia" 2 - 1 "Werder"