Match report

Schalke 04 and Borussia Mönchengladbach Draw 1-1 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Apr 28, 2018

FC Schalke 04 held off Borussia Mönchengladbach to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. The game was marked by a red card for Schalke's N. Bentaleb and a penalty goal from D. Caligiuri, which leveled the score after Raffael's early goal for Mönchengladbach. Despite the early setback, Schalke managed to stage a valiant comeback, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Schalke 04 1-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • • Red Card: N. Bentaleb (12')
  • • First Goal: Raffael (32')
  • • Penalty Goal: D. Caligiuri (45+3')
  • • Substitutions: Multiple, including L. Stindl off and M. Cuisance on for Mönchengladbach

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 29 Naldo (D)
  • 20 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 18 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka (F)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 28 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 25 A. Harit (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 W. McKennie
  • 9 F. Di Santo
  • 23 C. Teuchert
  • 3 Pablo Ínsua
  • 22 M. Pjaca
  • 24 B. Oczipka
  • 35 A. Nübel

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 17 O. Wendt (D)
  • 4 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 6 C. Kramer (M)
  • 10 T. Hazard (M)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 8 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 11 Raffael (F)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Cuisance
  • 5 T. Strobl
  • 16 I. Traoré
  • 18 J. Drmic
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 24 T. Jantschke
  • 32 V. Grifo

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    12' FC Schalke 04 Card · Red Card
    N. Bentaleb
  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    26' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    O. Wendt
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    32' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    Raffael · Assist: L. Stindl
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    38' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Zakaria
  5. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    39' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Stindl · On: M. Cuisance
  6. FC Schalke 04
    45'+3 FC Schalke 04 Goal · Penalty
    D. Caligiuri
  7. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kramer
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    60' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Denis Zakaria · On: T. Strobl
  9. FC Schalke 04
    64' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Harit · On: W. McKennie
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    65' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vestergaard
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    79' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: Ibrahima Traoré
  12. FC Schalke 04
    82' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: F. Di Santo
  13. FC Schalke 04
    84' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Di Santo
  14. FC Schalke 04
    90' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Konoplyanka · On: C. Teuchert

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 91%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 267 741
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 199 675
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card for N. Bentaleb early in the game gave Borussia Mönchengladbach a numerical advantage and allowed them to take the lead through Raffael's goal.
  • ▸ D. Caligiuri's penalty goal just before halftime was a crucial turning point, as it leveled the score and provided Schalke with renewed energy and motivation to hold on for a draw.