Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach Defeats 1. FC Köln 3-1 in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
3–1
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Nov 8, 2025

Borussia Mönchengladbach sturdily defeated 1. FC Köln by a score of 3-1 in a crucial Bundesliga clash, showcasing strong defensive play and clinical finishing to maintain their competitive edge.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach won 3-1 against 1. FC Köln.
  • • P. Sander scored the first goal in the 45th minute.
  • • K. Diks converted a penalty kick in the 61st minute.
  • • H. Tabakovic added another goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 64th minute.
  • • L. Waldschmidt scored a consolation penalty for 1. FC Köln in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Nicolas (G)
  • 29 J. Scally (D)
  • 16 P. Sander (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 4 K. Diks (D)
  • 26 L. Ullrich (D)
  • 27 R. Reitz (M)
  • 6 Y. Engelhardt (M)
  • 10 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 9 F. Honorat (F)
  • 15 H. Tabakovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 T. Pereira Cardoso
  • 20 L. Netz
  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 36 W. Mohya
  • 22 O. Fraulo
  • 13 G. Reyna
  • 7 K. Stoger
  • 40 J. Urbich
  • 18 S. Machino

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 25 J. Gazibegovic
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen
  • 5 T. Krauss
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 9 R. Ache

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    11' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Rocco Reitz

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    34' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Huseinbasic

    Foul

  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45' Borussia Mönchengladbach Var · Penalty confirmed
    F. Honorat
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sander
  5. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. El Mala · On: S. Sebulonsen
  6. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Kainz · On: R. Ache
  7. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    60' Borussia Mönchengladbach Var · Penalty confirmed
    Nico Elvedi
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    61' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Penalty
    K. Diks
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    63' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Sander · On: M. Friedrich
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    64' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Tabakovic · Assist: F. Honorat
  11. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kristoffer Lund · On: L. Maina
  12. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ozkacar · On: L. Waldschmidt
  13. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ache

    Argument

  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    75' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Neuhaus · On: G. Reyna
  15. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    76' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Honorat · On: S. Machino
  16. 1. FC Köln
    80' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: A. Castro-Montes
  17. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90'+6 Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rocco Reitz · On: O. Fraulo
  18. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Goal · Penalty
    L. Waldschmidt

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach 1. FC Köln
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 19
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 343 598
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 2.98 2.22
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 278 530
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach's early lead through P. Sander's goal set the tone, establishing control over the game.
  • ▸ The confirmation of a second penalty and subsequent conversion by K. Diks further solidified Borussia Mönchengladbach's dominance.