Frustrating, sluggish and with key personnel missing, Bayern Munich still managed to take another huge leap towards their eighth successive Bundesliga title triumph with a 2-1 win over Gladbach. First-half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and a Benjamin Pavard own goal meant the game was finely poised at 1-1, before Leon Goretzka’s 85th-minute winner.
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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
Portugal 3-1 Switzerland: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s 53rd career hat-trick powered Portugal into Sunday’s Nations League Final after a frantic finish against Switzerland in Porto last night. Continue reading
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