Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Union Berlin Highlights and Match Report

Bundesliga

2:30 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 24

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Show Score

1 - 0

HT:(0 - 0)

Union Berlin

Borussia-Park

Referee: Matthias Jollenbeck, Germany

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Borussia Mönchengladbach

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Union Berlin

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

61%

39%

1.62

Expected goals (xG)

0.08

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

15

Total shots

4

5

Shots on target

2

8

Shots off target

0

2

Blocked shots

2

11

Shots inside box

0

4

Shots outside box

4

6

Corner kicks

1

1

Offsides

2

Passing

467

Total passes

310

395 (85%)

Accurate passes

218 (70%)

Discipline

4

Fouls

14

2

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Borussia Mönchengladbach

3-4-2-1

33 G M. Nicolas 6.5

4 D K. Diks 90+4' 6.9

30 D N. Elvedi 7.0

16 D P. Sander 8.0

17 M J. Castrop 7.0

6 M Y. Engelhardt 89' 6.9

27 M R. Reitz (C) 25' Diving 7.0

29 M J. Scally 34' Holding 6.6

36 F W. Mohya 7.0

9 F F. Honorat 7.5

15 F H. Tabakovic 6.9

Substitutes

23 G J. Olschowsky

26 D L. Ullrich

2 D F. C. Chiarodia

38 M H. Bolin 72' Replaced by W. Mohya 6.3

13 M G. Reyna

10 M F. Neuhaus

7 M K. Stoger 90+8' Delay of game 90+5' Replaced by R. Reitz

8 F A. Sarco

18 F S. Machino 81' Replaced by F. Honorat

Coach

Eugen Polanski

Union Berlin

3-4-2-1

1 G F. Ronnow 7.2

34 D S. Nsoki 6.9

14 D L. Querfeld 7.0

5 D D. Doekhi 6.3

39 M D. Kohn 6.5

6 M A. Kemlein 6.9

8 M R. Khedira 64' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.2

28 M C. Trimmel (C) 20' Holding 7.2

13 F A. Schafer 6.6

11 F Jeong Woo-Yeong 6.2

7 F O. Burke 6.9

Substitutes

31 G M. Raab

3 D A. Markgraf

17 F D. Preu

19 M J. Haberer 64' Roughing 46' Replaced by C. Trimmel 6.3

21 M T. Skarke

33 M A. Kral 72' Replaced by A. Kemlein 6.5

9 F L. Burcu 88' Unsportsmanlike conduct 72' Replaced by Jeong Woo-Yeong 6.5

10 F I. Ansah 89' Unsportsmanlike conduct 82' Replaced by O. Burke

30 F D. Bogdanov 90+5' Replaced by S. Nsoki

Coach

Steffen Baumgart

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Union Berlin in a pulsating Bundesliga encounter. Kevin Diks emerged as the unlikely hero, converting a stoppage-time penalty to snatch all three points at Borussia-Park.

The hosts entered the fixture in 14th place, struggling for consistency with a recent form of LDDLD. Union Berlin, sitting comfortably in ninth, aimed to solidify their mid-table position after a WLDLL run.

The first half saw Borussia Mönchengladbach assert early control, dominating possession with 61% of the ball. They pressed forward, seeking to break down Union’s resilient defensive setup.

Despite their territorial advantage, clear-cut chances were scarce for the Foals. Union Berlin’s disciplined backline absorbed pressure effectively, limiting Gladbach to a few speculative efforts.

The half also featured a flurry of early bookings, highlighting the match’s competitive edge. Christopher Trimmel and Rocco Reitz, who received a yellow for diving, were among the players cautioned.

The referee’s whistle brought an end to a cagey first period with the score still locked at 0-0. Gladbach needed more penetration, while Union looked content to frustrate their opponents.

The second half picked up where the first left off, with both sides battling intensely. Union Berlin made an early substitution, replacing Trimmel at the interval to adjust their defensive shape.

Gladbach thought they had finally found the breakthrough in the 65th minute when Kevin Diks fired home. However, VAR intervened, disallowing the goal for offside, to the frustration of the home crowd.

As the clock ticked down, the game became increasingly fragmented with numerous substitutions and more yellow cards. Jannis Haberer and Rani Khedira were booked for Union, reflecting the growing tension.

With the match seemingly heading for a goalless draw, a late penalty decision dramatically shifted the outcome. In the 90+4 minute, Kevin Diks stepped up. He calmly slotted the ball past Frederik Rønnow, igniting jubilant scenes.

The statistical overview painted a clear picture of Gladbach’s dominance. They registered an impressive 15 total shots, with 5 on target, and boasted an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.62. Union, in contrast, managed just 4 shots with an xG of 0.08. Frederik Rønnow made 4 crucial saves for Union.

This hard-fought victory provides a significant boost for Borussia Mönchengladbach, helping them climb the Bundesliga table. Union Berlin will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after holding out for so long.