Hamburger SV marked their return to the Bundesliga with a goalless draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The match, played at Borussia-Park, proved largely uneventful as both sides demonstrated solid defensive organization, limiting clear scoring opportunities. HSV, back in the top flight after a seven-year absence, displayed a determined spirit but struggled to create consistent attacking threat.
Mönchengladbach enjoyed a period of dominance in the first half, but were unable to seriously trouble the Hamburg defence. HSV focused on counter-attacking opportunities, though these proved largely ineffective. The pattern continued into the second half, with neither side able to gain a significant advantage. Both teams attempted to inject fresh energy into the game through substitutions, but defensive lines remained largely resolute.
Late in the match, a potential goal for HSV was disallowed after a clear offside call against William Mikelbrencis following a header.
Hamburg will next face local rivals FC St. Pauli in a derby match on Friday, while Mönchengladbach travel to VfB Stuttgart the following day.
