Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach were 90 minutes away from ending Real Madrid’s record of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages – 25 years and counting – after Karim Benzema’s first-half brace sunk Marco Rose’s men on MD6, confirming they progress as Group B winners. Which players excelled while others wilted under the pressure here? Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-0 B. Monchengladbach: 5 Hits and Flops as both book knockout places”
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Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Petersen strikes as visitors drop key points
Nils Petersen came off the bench to score his second goal in three games as Freiburg battled hard to earn a 1-0 win over Champions League-chasing Borussia Monchengladbach, with a result that has significant ramifications for both sides. Continue reading “Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Petersen strikes as visitors drop key points”
Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins
This season’s Bundesliga campaign resumed play this afternoon, with Borussia Dortmund earning plaudits after a 4-0 thrashing vs. Schalke in the Revierderby. It means just one point separates them and leaders Bayern, who play tomorrow. Continue reading “Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins”
TSG Hoffenheim 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Nagelsmann’s men dominate with no reward
Hoffenheim had two offside goals disallowed, hit the woodwork, missed sitters and forced Yann Sommer into excellent saves – but were somehow unable to earn more than a point against Borussia Monchengladach on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading “TSG Hoffenheim 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Nagelsmann’s men dominate with no reward”