Borussia Mönchengladbach suffered a heavy defeat at home on Saturday, losing 4-0 to SV Werder Bremen in a Bundesliga match. Despite a promising start, the visitors quickly established control, capitalizing on Gladbach’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The opening goal arrived in the 15th minute, with a deflected effort from Mbangula finding the net via the underside of the crossbar. Werder Bremen doubled their lead just eleven minutes later. Following a failed cross, Mbangula collected the loose ball and assisted Stage, who fired a precise shot into the bottom corner.
Gladbach had a rare opportunity to reduce the deficit in the 37th minute, with Hack narrowly missing the target following a Reyna assist. Further chances followed for the home side, but they were ultimately thwarted. At halftime, the score stood at a significant 2-0 lead for Bremen.
The second half mirrored the first, with Bremen demonstrating greater purpose and accuracy. A shot from Sugawara in the 57th minute narrowly missed the goal. Moments later, both teams created chances, with Sugawara’s close-range effort denied by the Gladbach goalkeeper and a subsequent header from Reitz cleared off the line by the Bremen custodian.
The visitors extended their advantage in the 74th minute from a penalty awarded after a foul by Diks on Mbangula. Schmid confidently converted the spot-kick. The final blow came in the 81st minute, when substitute Boniface set up Njinmah, who delicately chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to secure a commanding 4-0 victory for Werder Bremen. The home team were unable to respond to Bremen’s effective performance.
