Mönchengladbach and Leverkusen battled to a 1-1 draw on the fourth matchday of the Bundesliga. The late equalizer, a headed goal by Haris Tabakovic for Mönchengladbach, ensured the points were shared after Leverkusen had taken the lead.
The game unfolded with Leverkusen initially dictating the tempo, though they struggled to translate their dominance into clear-cut scoring opportunities. Mönchengladbach adopted a resolute defensive posture, punctuated by swift counter-attacks.
Following a period of sustained pressure from Leverkusen in the second half, Malik Tillman broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, putting the visitors in front. However, Mönchengladbach refused to concede defeat and were rewarded for their persistence with Tabakovic’s crucial goal deep into added time, marking their first goal of the season.