Match report

VfL Wolfsburg Stuns Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
5–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Jan 14, 2025

VfL Wolfsburg put on a dominant performance to crush Borussia Mönchengladbach by a score of 5-1 in their Bundesliga encounter. The home side’s attacking prowess was on full display, with early goals from J. Wind and Maximilian Arnold setting the tone for a comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)
  • • J. Wind scored from a penalty in the third minute to open scoring.
  • • Maximilian Arnold netted an individual goal in the 75th minute.
  • • L. Nmecha doubled his tally with two goals in quick succession, one at the 84th and another at the 87th minute.
  • • S. Fukuda scored for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 89th minute to close the gap.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 18 D. Vavro (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 J. Mæhle (D)
  • 16 J. Kamiński (M)
  • 24 B. Dárdai (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 23 J. Wind (F)
  • 9 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 P. Wimmer
  • 32 M. Svanberg
  • 10 L. Nmecha
  • 3 S. Bornauw
  • 22 M. Angély
  • 29 M. Müller
  • 8 S. Özcan
  • 6 A. Vranckx
  • 17 K. Behrens

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Nicolas (G)
  • 29 J. Scally (D)
  • 3 K. Itakura (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 20 L. Netz (D)
  • 27 R. Reitz (M)
  • 8 J. Weigl (M)
  • 25 R. Hack (M)
  • 7 K. Stöger (M)
  • 14 A. Pléa (M)
  • 31 T. Čvančara (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Fukuda
  • 26 L. Ullrich
  • 28 G. Ranos
  • 16 P. Sander
  • 22 S. Lainer
  • 10 F. Neuhaus
  • 1 J. Omlin
  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 2 F. Chiarodia

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    3' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Penalty
    J. Wind
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    40' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Arnold

    Foul

  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    45'+1 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: P. Wimmer
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maehle · Assist: J. Wind
  5. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    70' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hack · On: S. Fukuda
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    70' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Netz · On: L. Ullrich
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    73' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dardai · On: M. Svanberg
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    73' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Wind · On: L. Nmecha
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    75' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Arnold
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    81' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rocco Reitz · On: P. Sander
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    81' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Čvančara · On: G. Ranos
  12. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    81' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joseph Scally · On: S. Lainer
  13. VfL Wolfsburg
    84' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nmecha · Assist: P. Wimmer
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    87' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nmecha · Assist: J. Maehle
  15. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    89' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Fukuda · Assist: A. Plea

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 338 646
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 3.82 1.21
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 265 574
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Wind's early penalty goal set a strong tone and boosted Wolfsburg’s confidence.
  • ▸ L. Nmecha's double strike in the second half sealed the win, turning what could have been a close game into a rout.