The Bundesliga season opener was as one-sided as expected, Bayern showing their class and Eintracht displaying their limitations.

The Bayern fans packing the Olympic stadium watched their team take the lead on 16 minutes with a low drive from the edge of the box by Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto.

Bosnian midfielder Hasan Salihamidzic doubled the advantage with a headed goal from a free kick four minutes later and Peru striker Claudio Pizarro added a third three minutes from the break, also with a header.

With the issue beyond doubt, Bayern slowed down in the second half and their visitors reduced the arrears, Albania midfielder Ervin Skela scoring from a free kick in the 68th minute.

However Eintracht, German champions in 1959 and UEFA Cup winners in 1980 but no longer a major force, showed little on the night and had to wait 60 minutes for a real scoring chance, Skela rattling the crossbar from a free kick.

"In the first half, we played at a high pace and didn't allow Eintracht any scoring opportunity," said Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

"In the second half, we tried to control the game. Conceding a goal from a free kick is something that can happen, but it's true that we looked a bit nervous at the back."

Hitzfeld witnessed a strong performance from gifted Germany midfielder Sebastian Deisler, who will be eager to shine this season after injuries ruined his debut season at the club.

Bayern kept busy in the last term by winning their 18th German title, and also the German Cup to clinch their fourth domestic double.

But what they really want this season is rehabilitation in Europe after making an embarrassing first-stage exit last year from the Champions League.

There are six matches on Saturday, with Borussia Dortmund visiting neighbours Schalke 04 in the highlight of the programme.