SC Freiburg
Borussia Monchengladbach
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1.74
Expected Goals (xG)
0.67
Passing by
224 (72%)
Accurate passes
436 (84%)
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1
G
Noah Atubolu
6.3
30
d
Christian Günter (C)
7.2
43
d
Bruno Ogbus
6.7
d
Matthias Ginter
38′
29
d
Philip Treu
6.6
6
m
Patrick Osterhage
6.3
8
m
Maximilian Eggestein
6.3
32
m
Vincenzo Grifo
7.7
14
m
Yuito Suzuki
6.5
m
Jan-Niklas Beste
51′ F
Igor Matanović
74′
Substitutes
F
Lucas Höller
79′ Replaced by Y. SuzukiF
Derry Scherhant
79′ Replaced by V. Grifo
21
G
Florian Müller
33
d
Jordi Makengo
5
d
Anthony Jung
65
d
Karl Steinmann
69
m
User Rouven tar
22
F
Cyriaque Irie
26
F
Maximilian Felipe
33
G
Moritz Nicolas
8.2
4
d
Kevin Dicks
7.0
30
d
Nico Elvedi (C)
6.6
d
Kota Takai
77′ Stumbled
26
m
Luke Ullrich
6.9
38
m
Hugo Bolin
6.3
m
Yannick Engelhardt
27′ rough
16
m
Felipe Sander
6.9
29
m
Joseph Scally
6.3
F
Haris Tabakovic
85′
9
F
Frank Honorat
7.2
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
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SC Freiburg secured a hard-fought 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, with defender Matthias Ginter and striker Igor Matanović sealing crucial points for the hosts.
SC Freiburg secured a hard-fought 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Europa-Park-Stadion on 22 February 2026. Defender Matthias Ginter and striker Igor Matanović scored the crucial goals, earning the hosts vital points against a resilient Gladbach side.
This pivotal Bundesliga clash pitted eighth-placed Freiburg, keen to strengthen their push for European qualification, against 15th-placed Gladbach. The visitors arrived in Freiburg under pressure, looking to break a worrying run of poor results. His form of LDDLD highlighted his urgent need for a turnaround.
The game started with a cautious approach from both sides, feeling each other out of the midfield battle. Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Yannik Engelhardt received the first yellow card of the game in the 27th minute for a hard tackle. This advance booking signaled the physical nature of the encounter.
Freiburg began to assert themselves, pressing higher and creating promising attacks. Their efforts were rewarded in the 38th minute when Matthias Ginter powerfully headed home. The experienced defender capitalized on a well-delivered set piece, which thrilled the home crowd and put Freiburg ahead.
As the teams headed into the break, Freiburg held a slim lead, having shown more attacking intent. The Gladbach manager faced the challenge of inspiring a second-half revival, needing to find a way to penetrate Freiburg’s defence.
The second half resumed with more intensity, with Freiburg’s J. Beste quickly picking up a yellow card in the 51st minute. Gladbach made a triple substitution in the 62nd minute, with H. Bolin, W. Mohya and L. Ullrich to change the dynamics of the match.
Despite the changes, Freiburg remained in control and extended their lead. In the 74th minute, Igor Matanović confidently slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, doubling the home side’s lead to 2-0. That seemed to put the game beyond doubt for Christian Streich’s side.
Gladbach refused to give up and staged a late comeback. Substitute Kevin Stöger, who came on in the 83rd minute, provided a key assist for Haris Tabaković. Tabaković guided the ball into the net in the 85th minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and setting up a nervy finish.
While Borussia Mönchengladbach enjoyed significant ball possession, controlling 63% of the game and registering 12 shots in total, Freiburg proved to be more efficient. The home side’s higher expected goals (xG) of 1.74 compared to Gladbach’s 0.67 underlined their clinical edge. Gladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas was a standout performer, making four crucial saves to keep his side in the contest.
This hard-earned 2-1 win lifts SC Freiburg to 33 points, strengthening their position in the top half of the Bundesliga. For Borussia Mönchengladbach, despite a late goal, this defeat leaves them struggling in 15th place, intensifying their battle against relegation to the German top flight.
