Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig Draw 0-0 in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0–0
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Nov 28, 2025

In an evenly contested match, Borussia Mönchengladbach held off RB Leipzig to secure a point with a 0-0 draw. Despite several chances and notable player substitutions, neither side could break the deadlock in this Bundesliga encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach vs RB Leipzig ended in a goalless draw (0-0).
  • • RB Leipzig received three yellow cards: Christopher Baumgartner, Ridle Baku, and Xaver Schlager.
  • • A potential goal by Florian Honorat for Borussia Mönchengladbach was cancelled due to VAR review at the 49th minute.
  • • VAR also nullified a penalty awarded to Sven Machino of Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Nicolas (G)
  • 29 J. Scally (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 4 K. Diks (D)
  • 20 L. Netz (D)
  • 17 J. Castrop (M)
  • 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
  • 26 L. Ullrich
  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 25 R. Hack
  • 22 O. Fraulo
  • 13 G. Reyna
  • 7 K. Stoger
  • 18 S. Machino
  • 11 T. Kleindienst

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 11 C. Harder (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 19 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 9 J. Bakayoko
  • 27 T. Gomis

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner

    Foul

  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    49' Borussia Mönchengladbach Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Honorat
  3. RB Leipzig
    52' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Ridle Baku

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    X. Schlager

    Foul

  5. RB Leipzig
    66' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: X. Schlager · On: E. Banzuzi
  6. RB Leipzig
    66' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nusa · On: J. Bakayoko
  7. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    73' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Neuhaus · On: G. Reyna
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    73' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Tabakovic · On: S. Machino
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    76' Borussia Mönchengladbach Var · Penalty cancelled
    S. Machino
  10. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Harder · On: T. Gomis
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    83' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Castrop · On: M. Friedrich
  12. RB Leipzig
    90'+1 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: L. Klostermann

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach RB Leipzig
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 90%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 20
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 402 568
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 0 4
xG 0.42 0.93
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 317 509
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was significantly impacted by VAR decisions, including cancelling Florian Honorat's goal and Sven Machino's penalty.
  • ▸ RB Leipzig faced additional defensive pressure after receiving three yellow cards in the first half, which altered their tactical approach.