Match report
Borussia Mönchengladbach Stuns Bayern Munich 5-0 in DFB Pokal
Borussia Mönchengladbach
5–0
FT
Bayern Munich
Oct 27, 2021
Borussia Mönchengladbach delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal, showcasing their resilience and tactical brilliance. Mönchengladbach scored early and often, with Manu Koné, Rami Bensebaini, and Breel Embolo leading the charge. Bayern Munich struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to respond, making this a memorable upset.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 Bayern Munich
- • Manu Koné scored the first goal in the 2nd minute
- • Rami Bensebaini scored a brace, including a penalty in the 21st minute
- • Breel Embolo added two goals in the 51st and 57th minutes
- • Bayern Munich's only notable action was a yellow card for Dayot Upamecano in the 46th minute
Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Sommer (G)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 30 N. Elvedi (D)
- 25 R. Bensebaini (M)
- 15 L. Beyer (D)
- 29 J. Scally (M)
- 13 L. Stindl (F)
- 23 J. Hofmann (F)
- 8 D. Zakaria (M)
- 17 K. Koné (M)
- 36 B. Embolo (F)
Substitutes
- 20 L. Netz
- 7 P. Herrmann
- 14 A. Pléa
- 32 F. Neuhaus
- 10 M. Thuram
- 11 H. Wolf
- 26 T. Müsel
- 21 T. Sippel
- 22 L. Bénes
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 21 L. Hernández (D)
- 5 B. Pavard (D)
- 2 D. Upamecano (D)
- 19 A. Davies (D)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 7 S. Gnabry (M)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 25 T. Müller (M)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
- 10 L. Sané (M)
Substitutes
- 11 K. Coman
- 4 N. Süle
- 24 C. Tolisso
- 44 J. Stanišić
- 3 O. Richards
- 42 J. Musiala
- 36 C. Früchtl
- 20 B. Sarr
- 18 M. Sabitzer
Timeline
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2' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalManu Koné · Assist: B. Embolo
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15' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalR. Bensebaini · Assist: J. Hofmann
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21' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · PenaltyR. Bensebaini
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46' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardD. Upamecano
Foul
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51' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalB. Embolo · Assist: Nico Elvedi
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53' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Beyer · On: L. Netz
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55' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Davies · On: K. Coman
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55' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Upamecano · On: N. Sule
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57' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalB. Embolo · Assist: L. Netz
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64' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Goretzka · On: C. Tolisso
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67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Gnabry · On: J. Stanisic
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69' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2Off: Joseph Scally · On: P. Herrmann
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69' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Stindl · On: A. Plea
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73' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hofmann · On: F. Neuhaus
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73' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Embolo · On: Marcus Thuram
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79' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow CardDenis Zakaria
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 321 | 518 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 8 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Accurate Passes | 238 | 432 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 13 |
| Saves | 8 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach's early goal by Manu Koné in the 2nd minute set the tone for their dominance
- ▸ The penalty conversion by Rami Bensebaini in the 21st minute further demoralized Bayern Munich
- ▸ Breel Embolo's brace in the second half sealed the victory for Mönchengladbach, ending any hope of a comeback