Match report

Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach Draw 1-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
1–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Jan 31, 2026

Werder Bremen secured a hard-fought draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach in their Bundesliga match, ending with a 1-1 result. Both teams showcased strong defensive play and crucial moments of attack that kept the fans on edge throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach took the lead through H. Tabakovic in the 61st minute.
  • • Werder Bremen equalized with a goal from K. Topp in the 90th minute to secure the draw.
  • • Rocco Reitz received a yellow card for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the 44th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, including Werder Bremen's Julián Malatini and Borussia Mönchengladbach's Joseph Scally.

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 22 J. Malatini (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 2 O. Deman (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)
  • 7 S. Mbangula (F)
  • 11 J. Njinmah (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 33 M. Schmetgens
  • 27 F. Agu
  • 23 I. Schmidt
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 18 C. Puertas
  • 19 J. Milosevic
  • 17 M. Grull
  • 9 K. Topp

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Nicolas (G)
  • 29 J. Scally (D)
  • 16 P. Sander (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 2 F. C. Chiarodia (D)
  • 20 L. Netz (D)
  • 9 F. Honorat (M)
  • 27 R. Reitz (M)
  • 6 Y. Engelhardt (M)
  • 10 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 15 H. Tabakovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Olschowsky
  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 26 L. Ullrich
  • 7 K. Stoger
  • 17 J. Castrop
  • 36 W. Mohya
  • 8 A. Sarco
  • 18 S. Machino
  • 40 J. Urbich

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    57' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Neuhaus · On: K. Stoger
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    61' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Tabakovic · Assist: F. Honorat
  4. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Njinmah · On: J. Milosevic
  5. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Sugawara · On: M. Grull
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    69' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Sander · On: M. Friedrich
  7. Werder Bremen
    75' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Julián Malatini · On: I. Schmidt
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    84' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joseph Scally · On: J. Castrop
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    84' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Tabakovic · On: S. Machino
  10. Werder Bremen
    89' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mbangula · On: K. Topp
  11. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Topp · Assist: O. Deman

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 72%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 611 292
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.24 0.89
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 520 211
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Tabakovic's goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 61st minute shifted momentum towards the visitors, giving them a temporary advantage.
  • ▸ K. Topp's late equalizer for Werder Bremen in the 90th minute ensured that they kept their fighting spirit alive and earned a crucial point against an evenly matched opponent.