On 3 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the German football championship took place. Bayern (Munich) and Borussia M (Mönchengladbach) met.
German Championship, 20th round
Bayern (Munich) - Borussia M (Mönchengladbach) - 3:1 ( 0:1)
Goals: Kane (70), Matthijs de Ligt (86) - Elvedi (35)
Warnings: F. Neuhaus (30)
In a thrilling Bundesliga match, Bayern Munich hosted Borussia Monchengladbach at the legendary Allianz Arena. It was an exciting match, with both sides showing their skill and determination. The score was tied 1-1 at half-time, but Bayern eventually won 3-1. The start of the match was tense, with both teams demonstrating their skill in attack. However, it was Borussia Monchengladbach who took the lead in the 35th minute. F. Neuhaus of Borussia Monchengladbach had received a yellow card just five minutes earlier, but his team quickly got back on track. N. Elvedi put his team in the lead after scoring a goal. However, Bayern did not allow their opponents to hold the lead for long. Just before the break, on 45 minutes, A. Pavlovic equalised, restoring parity on the scoreboard. The crowd at the Allianz Arena exploded with joy: Bayern had managed to save themselves from a crucial goal just before going into the locker room. The second half began with both teams making a number of substitutions in an attempt to change the dynamic of the match. In the 62nd minute Borussia Monchengladbach made a triple substitution, replacing L. Netz, S. Liner and F. Neuhaus with M. Kone, R. Haka and N. Nguma respectively.
Bayern also made their first substitution in the 62nd minute, with N. Mazraoui replacing S. Boyi. The deadlock was finally broken in the 70th minute when H. Kane struck the Bayern goal. The goal sent the crowd into a frenzy and gave the hosts a much-needed lead. In an effort to maintain their advantage, Bayern made another substitution in the 71st minute, bringing on M. Thel instead of T. Muller. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made more changes, trying to create more opportunities. In the 85th minute, R. Reitz was replaced by S. Fukuda. Fukuda, and Bayern's A. Davies came on in place of R. Guerreiro. In the 86th minute, just four minutes after the substitution, M. de Ligt scored Bayern's third goal of the match, almost sealing the victory. In the final minutes of the match, Borussia Monchengladbach made their fifth and final substitution, replacing F. Honor with G. Ranos. Despite their best efforts, Bayern were unable to overcome the solid defence of their opponents and close the gap. The final whistle sounded and Bayern celebrated a hard-fought victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. The match showcased the talent and skill of both teams, but it was Bayern's strong play in the second half that ultimately secured their victory. This Bundesliga match will remain unforgettable both for the fans at the Allianz Arena and for football fans.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Bayer vs Bayern, Borussia M vs Darmstadt.
| Bayern | Borussia M | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 18 | Kicks | 9 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 9 | Offences | 9 |
| 4 | Corner | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 584 | Total assists | 422 |
| 517 | Accurate assists | 364 |
| 89% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |