Bundesliga Gameweek 1
RB Leipzig 3 - 0 FT Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Ridle Baku (Tidiam Gomis)
HT
49' Antonio Nusa (Tidiam Gomis)
64' ↓ Tidiam Gomis ↑Christopher Nkunku
↓ Kevin Stöger ↑Franck Honorat 64'
↓ Robin Hack ↑Isac Lidberg 64'
↓ Wael Mohya ↑David Herold 64'
↓ Lukas Ullrich ↑mathieu nguefack 64'
66' Rocco Reitz (Christopher Nkunku)
72' Antonio Nusa
73' ↓ Ridle Baku ↑Benjamin Henrichs
73' ↓ Brajan Gruda ↑Johan Bakayoko
↓ Daiki Hashioka ↑Joe Scally 76'
83' ↓ Rocco Reitz ↑Arthur Vermeeren
83' ↓ Ezechiel Banzuzi ↑Conrad Harder
Hugo Bolin 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ridle Baku 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Willi Orbán 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Castello Lukeba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Raum 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rocco Reitz
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezechiel Banzuzi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Brajan Gruda 
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
34
Passes
13
Duels
Tidiam Gomis
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Antonio Nusa 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Leopold Zingerle 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Nkunku 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Conrad Harder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Daiki Hashioka
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Ko Itakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Diks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
Philipp Sander
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
65
Passes
12
Duels
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Hugo Bolin 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Robin Hack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Tim Kleindienst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Batz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Herold 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Joe Scally
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Leszczyński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nguefack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Leopold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franck Honorat
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Shuto Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isac Lidberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 11/28/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 03/29/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/09/2024 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 02/17/2024 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 09/23/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 03/11/2023 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/17/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 05/02/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 12/11/2021 | RB Leipzig | 4 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
04/11/2026
11/28/2025
03/29/2025
11/09/2024
02/17/2024
09/23/2023
03/11/2023
09/17/2022
05/02/2022
12/11/2021
RB Leipzig Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
RB Leipzig
Borussia Mönchengladbach
RB Leipzig
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless Leipzig Punish Disjointed Gladbach
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A relentless attacking masterclass from the hosts completely overwhelmed a fragile visiting defence.
Establishing the Tempo
The Red Bull Arena was primed for early-season action, and the home side delivered an unrelenting performance from the outset. While Borussia Mönchengladbach technically edged possession in the opening phases, their build-up play lacked any real bite in the final third. Conversely, the Intensity displayed by RB Leipzig was suffocating. They pressed high and forced numerous turnovers, bombarding the penalty area with absolute intent. The breakthrough felt inevitable and finally arrived in the 25th minute. Capitalising on a moment of defensive disarray, Tidiam Gomis carved open the backline to find Ridle Baku, who applied a clinical finish. This opening goal set a blistering tone, transforming a tactical exchange into a genuine showcase of attacking power.
Opening the Floodgates
Any tactical adjustments made in the away dressing room were instantly rendered obsolete right after the interval. The Balance of the contest shifted irreversibly in the 49th minute when Antonio Nusa doubled the advantage, courtesy of yet another pinpoint delivery from Gomis. This quick-fire blow deflated the visitors entirely, turning the match into a sprawling shooting gallery. A staggering combined total of 40 shots rained down on both goals, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. Despite tremendous heroics from the goalkeepers—who produced 12 crucial saves between them—the sheer volume of chances created by the hosts was impossible to contain. A barrage of 13 corners further underlined the relentless territorial dominance of the home side.
Sealing the Points
With the result effectively secured, the hosts showcased their enviable squad depth to put the game completely out of reach. Just moments after coming off the bench, Christopher Nkunku orchestrated the third goal, sliding a perfect pass into the path of Rocco Reitz to make it 3-0 in the 66th minute. Defensively, D. Raum delivered a magnificent performance, stifling any lingering threats down the flanks. Gladbach’s miserable afternoon was perfectly encapsulated in stoppage time; Hugo Bolin thought he had snatched a late consolation goal, only to see it chalked off by the VAR. This commanding triumph cements Leipzig's early presence in the top tier of the table, leaving Gladbach searching for answers.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
It denied Hugo Bolin a 90th-minute consolation goal, preserving the home side's clean sheet after a heavily one-sided contest.
How did substitute R. Reitz change the game?
Reitz delivered the ultimate finishing blow, clinically scoring the third goal in the 66th minute to permanently extinguish any remaining hope for the visitors.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Leipzig Look to Make Opening Day Statement
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A heavily favored Leipzig side aims to set the early Bundesliga pace, making this an uphill battle for a Gladbach squad searching for an identity.
The Setup
The Bundesliga season kicks off at the Red Bull Arena as RB Leipzig host Borussia Mönchengladbach. Given it is merely Matchday 1, the overall Stakes are naturally low, but the pressure to start strong is palpable for the home side. A lopsided Balance rating highlights a massive gulf in expectations between the two camps. While both sides will be looking to establish a reliable Form after the summer break, Leipzig possess the superior firepower. A solid Stars rating underscores the hosts' individual brilliance, with players like X. Simons pulling the strings, Y. Diomande threatening up front, and C. Lukeba anchoring the defense.
Key Battle
Leipzig's dynamic attacking midfield against Gladbach's defensive spine will decide this contest. If the visitors fail to remain incredibly disciplined and compact, the home side's playmakers will easily exploit the pockets of space between the lines to carve out high-quality chances.
Our Prediction
Leipzig to cruise to a 2-0 victory. The hosts will likely control the tempo from the opening whistle, methodically breaking down a stubborn but overmatched Gladbach defense. Expect Leipzig to convert their territorial dominance into a comfortable opening day win.