Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach Defeats RB Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
3–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
May 2, 2022

Borussia Mönchengladbach stunned RB Leipzig with a decisive 3-1 victory in their Bundesliga clash. Despite a late red card, Mönchengladbach held off Leipzig's comeback attempts with crucial goals from Breel Embolo and two from Jonas Hofmann. RB Leipzig briefly leveled through Christopher Nkunku's goal but couldn't maintain the momentum, as Mönchengladbach's defensive resilience and goal-scoring prowess shone through.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 RB Leipzig
  • • Goals: B. Embolo (17'), J. Hofmann (45+2', 77')
  • • Yellow cards: Nico Elvedi (64'), Manu Koné (88'), F. Neuhaus (90')
  • • Red card: Nico Elvedi (64')
  • • Assists: L. Stindl, B. Embolo, N/A

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 18 S. Lainer (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 25 R. Bensebaïni (D)
  • 15 L. Beyer (D)
  • 20 L. Netz (D)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 17 K. Koné (M)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 6 C. Kramer
  • 14 A. Pléa
  • 29 J. Scally
  • 24 T. Jantschke
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 34 C. Noß
  • 28 M. Ginter
  • 7 P. Herrmann

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 22 N. Mukiele (M)
  • 2 M. Simakan (D)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 39 B. Henrichs
  • 14 T. Adams
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 31 Josep Martínez

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    10' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gvardiol

    Foul

  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    17' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: L. Stindl
  3. RB Leipzig
    23' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Simakan

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    33' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: M. Halstenberg
  5. RB Leipzig
    36' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: Andre Silva
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45'+2 Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: B. Embolo
  7. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Simakan · On: L. Klostermann
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    64' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Red Card
    Nico Elvedi

    Professional foul last man

  9. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andre Silva · On: Y. Poulsen
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    66' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Stindl · On: M. Friedrich
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    77' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann
  12. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: D. Szoboszlai
  13. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Mukiele · On: E. Forsberg
  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    88' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Manu Koné

    Foul

  15. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    89' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Manu Koné · On: C. Kramer
  16. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    89' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Embolo · On: A. Plea
  17. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90'+2 Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Netz · On: Joseph Scally
  18. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    F. Neuhaus

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach RB Leipzig
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 517 520
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 7
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 440 444
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach took an early lead through Breel Embolo's goal in the 17th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Despite Christopher Nkunku equalizing for RB Leipzig in the 36th minute, Mönchengladbach regained the lead through Jonas Hofmann's goal in the 45+2'.
  • ▸ Nico Elvedi's red card in the 64th minute could have shifted the momentum, but Mönchengladbach's resilience allowed them to secure another goal from Hofmann in the 77th minute, ensuring the victory.