YB scores a goal-fest against Thun, FCB suffers home defeat against Lausanne

Young Boys (YB) made a powerful statement in the second round of the Super League, crushing derby rivals Thun 6-0. The dominant performance, which saw goals from Joël Monteiro, Lewin Blum, Edimilson Fernandes, Samuel Essende (twice), and Kastriot Imeri, underscores YB's early title aspirations.

Thun's coach, Gian-Luca Privitelli, gambled by rotating six players, a decision that proved costly against a formidable YB side. The visitors, expertly prepared by coach Gerardo Seoane, unleashed an offensive barrage from the start. Monteiro opened the scoring in the tenth minute, and the relentless pressure from YB left the hosts struggling to respond.

Despite a heroic effort from Thun's goalkeeper Niklas Steffen, who made several crucial saves, YB extended their lead after halftime. Essende converted a penalty, followed by goals from Imeri and Essende's header, sealing a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, FC Basel disappointed their home crowd with a late loss to Lausanne, and FC Zürich celebrated their first win under new coach Marcel Koller.