Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–2 FC Schalke 04 in Europa League Clash

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–2
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Mar 16, 2017

Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Schalke 04 played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Mönchengladbach took the lead with goals from A. Christensen and M. Dahoud, but Schalke mounted a comeback through L. Goretzka and a N. Bentaleb penalty. Both teams fought hard, with key players like Raffael and Johannes Geis making notable contributions.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach scored first through A. Christensen in the 26th minute, assisted by J. Drmic.
  • • M. Dahoud extended Mönchengladbach's lead with a goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Raffael.
  • • L. Goretzka pulled a goal back for FC Schalke 04 in the 54th minute.
  • • N. Bentaleb equalized for Schalke with a penalty in the 68th minute.
  • • Both teams had multiple yellow cards, with Mönchengladbach's Raffael, T. Jantschke, and J. Vestergaard receiving cautions.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 17 O. Wendt (D)
  • 24 T. Jantschke (D)
  • 4 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 3 A. Christensen (D)
  • 19 F. Johnson (M)
  • 7 P. Herrmann (M)
  • 6 C. Kramer (M)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 11 Raffael (F)
  • 9 J. Drmic (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Hofmann
  • 5 T. Strobl
  • 28 A. Hahn
  • 20 D. Sow
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 2 T. Kolodziejczak
  • 30 N. Elvedi

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 4 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 31 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 6 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 20 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 2 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 5 J. Geis (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Meyer
  • 17 B. Stambouli
  • 21 A. Schöpf
  • 15 D. Aogo
  • 24 H. Badstuber
  • 25 K. Huntelaar
  • 35 A. Nübel

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    16' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Johnson · On: J. Hofmann
  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    26' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Christensen · Assist: J. Drmic
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    29' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Raffael
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45'+2 Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dahoud · Assist: Raffael
  5. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    46' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Kramer · On: T. Strobl
  6. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Johannes Geis · On: M. Meyer
  7. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    53' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    T. Jantschke
  8. FC Schalke 04
    54' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Goretzka
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    59' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vestergaard
  10. FC Schalke 04
    68' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Penalty
    N. Bentaleb
  11. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    D. Caligiuri
  12. FC Schalke 04
    79' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Bentaleb · On: B. Stambouli
  13. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    83' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Drmic · On: A. Hahn
  14. FC Schalke 04
    88' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Caligiuri · On: A. Schöpf
  15. FC Schalke 04
    89' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    E. Choupo-Moting
  16. FC Schalke 04
    90' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fährmann

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach FC Schalke 04
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 20
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 385 515
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 282 423
Shots Inside Box 5 15
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Christensen's early goal for Mönchengladbach set the tone and gave them an early advantage.
  • ▸ N. Bentaleb's penalty for Schalke was a crucial moment that turned the tide and secured a draw for Schalke, despite being down 2-0.