Borussia Monchengladbach
Bayer Leverkusen
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0.60
Expected Goals (xG)
0.78
Passing by
383 (84%)
Accurate passes
646 (90%)
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33
G
Moritz Nicolas
6.5
d
Kevin Dicks
27′
30
d
Nico Elvedi
7.2
d
Felipe Sander
44′
26
M
Luke Ullrich
6.3
M
Kevin Stöger
68′ Unsportsmanlike conductM
Yannick Engelhardt
10′
27
M
Rocco Reitz (C)
6.6
17
M
Jens Castrop
7.0
15
F
Haris Tabakovic
6.2
9
F
Frank Honorat
6.5
28
G
Janis Blaswich
6.6
12
d
Edmond Tapsoba
7.0
5
d
Loïc Badé
6.6
4
d
Jarell Quansah
6.3
20
M
Alejandro Grimaldo (C)
6.9
24
M
Alex Garcia
7.5
6
M
Ezequiel Fernandez
6.9
13
M
Arthur
6.3
10
F
Malik Tillman
6.3
7
F
Jonas Hofmann
6.7
F
Patrik Schick
85′ 
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
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Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen played out a 1-1 draw at Borussia-Park, with an own goal denying the home side victory after taking an early lead.
Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen shared the points in a tense Bundesliga clash at Borussia-Park on 7 February 2026. An own goal from P. Sander canceled out Yannik Engelhardt’s opener, ensuring the spoils were shared evenly.
Hosts Mönchengladbach entered the match in 13th place, looking to improve their inconsistent form. Visitors Bayer Leverkusen, sixth in the league, were aiming to move higher up the table after a string of mixed results. Both teams were looking for three crucial points.
The game sprang to life quickly, with Borussia Mönchengladbach finding the back of the net in the 10th minute. Yannik Engelhardt scored his goal, giving the Foals a crucial early lead against their taller opponents.
Leverkusen pressed for an equaliser, but the home defense held firm. The game saw its first booking in the 27th minute when Mönchengladbach’s K. Diks was booked for a foul.
Just before the break, Leverkusen found their equaliser, albeit with an unfortunate twist. In the 44th minute, P. Sander inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, equalizing the score at 1-1. This deflating moment sent the teams into the break tied.
The break came at 1-1, reflecting an even but intense first half. Leverkusen, despite dominating possession, had been unable to create a clear goal. Mönchengladbach looked to regain the lead and capitalize on their early aggression.
The second half started with tactical changes. Leverkusen brought on L. Bade immediately after the restart, looking for fresh momentum. The intensity of the game increased, leading to a flurry of yellow cards.
In a heated exchange in the 68th minute, Mönchengladbach’s K. Stoger and Leverkusen’s E. Palacios were booked for unsportsmanlike conduct. Substitutions continued, with Mönchengladbach bringing in H. Tabakovic and Leverkusen bringing in E. Fernandez. The rhythm of the match was broken more and more by fouls and stoppages.
As the clock ticked down, the physicality of the encounter increased. K. Hjulmand, M. Terrier and P. Schick were booked for Leverkusen between the 81st and 85th minutes. Despite late efforts and multiple changes from both benches, including J. Castrop for Mönchengladbach and J. Hofmann for Leverkusen, neither team could find a decisive goal.
Statistically, Leverkusen had 61% possession, but managed just 2 shots on goal in 10 attempts. Mönchengladbach, with 39% possession, was more accurate, putting 6 of 9 shots on goal. Expected goals (xG) were low for both (Leverkusen 0.78, Gladbach 0.6). Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich made 5 crucial saves for Leverkusen.
This 1-1 draw keeps Borussia Mönchengladbach in 13th place in the Bundesliga table. Bayer Leverkusen remain in 6th place but will rue the missed opportunity to gain ground on the teams above them in their push for European qualification.
What follows: Both teams will now look to their next matches to regain momentum in what remains a hotly contested Bundesliga season.
