Match report

VfL Wolfsburg Defeats Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0–1
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VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 17, 2025

VfL Wolfsburg stunned Borussia Mönchengladbach with a solitary goal from L. Nmecha in the 50th minute to secure a crucial 1-0 win in the Bundesliga clash at the BORUSSIA-PARK stadium on May 17, 2025.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg
  • • Goal Scorer: L. Nmecha (VfL Wolfsburg, 50th minute)
  • • Assist Provider: M. Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg)
  • • Substitutions: Sander and Hack for Borussia Mönchengladbach at 67th minute
  • • Substitutions: Majer and Behrens for VfL Wolfsburg at 75th minute

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Omlin (G)
  • 22 S. Lainer (D)
  • 3 K. Itakura (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 26 L. Ullrich (D)
  • 27 R. Reitz (M)
  • 8 J. Weigl (M)
  • 16 P. Sander (M)
  • 9 F. Honorat (F)
  • 14 A. Pléa (F)
  • 25 R. Hack (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 K. Stöger
  • 31 T. Čvančara
  • 29 J. Scally
  • 10 F. Neuhaus
  • 13 S. Fukuda
  • 2 F. Chiarodia
  • 34 C. Herrmann
  • 42 T. Pereira Cardoso
  • 20 L. Netz

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 16 J. Kamiński (D)
  • 18 D. Vavro (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 J. Mæhle (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 19 L. Majer (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (F)
  • 10 L. Nmecha (F)
  • 9 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Skov Olsen
  • 24 B. Dárdai
  • 17 K. Behrens
  • 3 S. Bornauw
  • 6 A. Vranckx
  • 29 M. Müller
  • 44 T. Neininger
  • 35 J. Bürger
  • 11 Tiago Tomás

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    50' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nmecha · Assist: M. Amoura
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    63' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: A. Skov Olsen
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    67' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Sander · On: K. Stoger
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    67' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hack · On: T. Čvančara
  5. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    67' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lainer · On: Joseph Scally
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Majer · On: B. Dardai
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Nmecha · On: K. Behrens
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    82' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Honorat · On: F. Neuhaus
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    82' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rocco Reitz · On: S. Fukuda
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+2 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Amoura · On: S. Bornauw

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 6 4
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 17
Corners 7 10
Total Passes 537 377
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.92 1.72
Shots off Target 11 8
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 464 300
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when L. Nmecha scored a crucial goal, putting VfL Wolfsburg ahead and setting the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach made multiple substitutions to regain momentum but failed to convert their efforts into goals.