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Tabaković: "It should always be the benchmark"

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Full-time: Gladbach 1-0 Dortmund

Tabaković’s goal proves decisive as the Foals open up an unassailable lead over 16th place and preserve their Bundesliga status for next season. Dortmund miss the chance to clinch second spot behind Bayern Munich
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Into four added minutes

Hack and Machino are on.
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IT'S GIVEN!

Gladbach lead! Tabaković's effort is awarded following a VAR check - and the Foals are minutes away from guaranteeing their survival.
90'
+ 1

Substitution

88'
Haris Tabaković
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
38 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
93.2 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
16.37 m
89'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
87'

Goal disallowed

Tabaković sweeps home after getting on the end of Reitz's through-ball, but the goal is ruled out for offside! It's being checked, though...
87'

Defender booked

Elvedi is cautioned for a foul on Chukwuemeka.
86'

Golden opportunity

Reitz has time and space to pull the trigger after getting on the end of Honorat's low cross into the area, but the Foals skipper can only steer his effort wide of the far post.
85'

Five to go

Time for a winner? Dortmund have looked the more likely to break the deadlock in the second half, but Gladbach have had their chances too...
85'

Pressure Handling

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Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
90%
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Yannik Engelhardt
10 times under pressure
Yannik Engelhardt
83'

Substitutions incoming

Dortmund are preparing a double change.
81'

Even closer!

Engelhardt is given too much space on the edge of the Dortmund area and lets fly, sending a curling effort inches over the crossbar. Kobel wasn't getting anywhere near it...
79'

Silva goes close!

Özcan shields the ball inside the Gladbach box before teeing up Silva, whose first-time strike flies narrowly over the bar.
78'

Reitz denied

Bolin picks out Reitz inside the area, but the Gladbach captain's effort is blocked by Schlotterbeck and Dortmund immediately race up the other end...
76'

Off target

Sabitzer strikes the ball cleanly but the midfielder's effort flies well wide of Nicolas' goal. Silva and Özcan enter the fray, replacing Guirassy and Bellingham.
75'

Good opportunity

Bellingham is brought down by Engelhardt around 25 metres from goal in. Sabitzer has grabbed the ball...
72'

High and wide

Dortmund break quickly through Brandt, who feeds Inácio on the edge of the Gladbach box. The 18-year-old goes for glory, but his curling shot sails high over the crossbar.
71'

Double Gladbach change

Diks and Reyna enter the fray with 20 minutes remaining. Still plenty of time for a breakthrough...
68'

No end product

Brandt, Guirassy and Inácio link up well on the edge of the Gladbach area. The ball eventually lands at the feet of Ryerson, whose cross-shot sails behind for a goal-kick.
66'

Youngster makes way

Mohya departs to warm applause from the Gladbach fans.
65'

Involved immediately

Svensson tries to pick out Guirassy inside the area, but the Dortmund substitute's low cross is cut out.
65'

Substitution

64'

Bolin getting ready

The Foals are about to make their first substitution.
62'

Kovač rolls the dice

The first change of the afternoon sees Svensson replace Beier.
60'

Dortmund improving...

...but Gladbach remain on top
Goal attempts
5off target
3on target
1off target
1on target
58'

Free-flowing football

Lovely build-up from Gladbach as Stöger feeds Mohya down the left-hand side, but the youngster's cross is too close to Kobel.
57'

Another booking...

...this time for the Dortmund captain, who is penalised for a challenge on Stöger.
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55'

Midfielder cautioned

Sabitzer is hauled to the ground by Stöger, who is shown the game's first yellow card.
53'

Not troubling Kobel

Stöger works space for a shot inside the Dortmund box but fires straight at the BVB goalkeeper.
52'

Better from Dortmund

Brandt is involved again, skipping past a couple of Gladbach defenders before skewing a left-footed effort wide of Nicolas' right-hand post.
50'

Gladbach close the door

Brandt tries to link up with Inácio inside the Gladbach box but the youngster's return pass is intercepted. The hosts have been brilliant at the back this afternoon.
49'

Nearly...!

Tabaković almost gives Gladbach the lead early in the second half. The striker gets on the end of Honorat's latest delivery but can only turn the ball wide under pressure from Reggiani.
47'

Pressure Handling

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Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
80%
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Jobe Bellingham
10 times under pressure
Jobe Bellingham
46'

A painful start

Both teams are unchanged as the second half gets under way. Tabaković collides with Schlotterbeck seconds after the restart, leaving the Dortmund defender clutching the side of his face. The BVB skipper eventually climbs back to his feet.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Gladbach 0-0 Dortmund

The Foals have been firmly on top, but there's no separating the two Borussias at the interval. Scally and Tabaković have both tested Kobel, while Engelhardt very nearly put Gladbach in front with a close-range header late in the first half.
Half-time
45'
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Into stoppage time

One minute added on at the end of the first half.
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So close!

A few Gladbach fans thought it had gone in! Engelhardt rises highest to meet Honorat's corner but can only guide his header wide of the far post.
41'

Dortmund clinging on

Honorat's cross from the other wing is headed clear by Ryerson, who immediately clambers back to his feet to cut out Tabaković's low ball into the centre.
39'

Probing run

Not for the first time, Scally beats his marker down the left before cutting the ball back into the area, but the American can't pick out a team-mate.
36'

Foals eyeing safety

A point for Gladbach would mathematically confirm their survival with two rounds of fixtures remaining. The hosts are going all out for three points, though - can they find an opener before the interval?
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34'

Little threat so far

Dortmund have struggled to test Nicolas in the Gladbach goal.
Goal attempts
3off target
2on target
0off target
0on target
32'

Tabaković denied

Reitz shrugs off his marker on the edge of the area before sending the ball across the face of goal into Tabaković, whose close-range effort is smothered by Kobel. Another good opportunity for the home side.
31'

Half an hour in

Gladbach are pushing for an opener as we enter the final 15 minutes of the first half.
28'

Over from Elvedi

Sander lifts another dangerous cross towards his fellow centre-back, who rises highest at the back post but can't direct his header on target.
26'

Chances at a premium...

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
...but Gladbach have shaded proceedings so far.
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Goals
24'

Goal ruled out!

Gladbach win a free-kick around 35 metres from goal. Stöger whips the ball into the area and manages to pick out the unmarked Elvedi, who side-foots past Kobel and into the net - but the flag is up for offside!
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Plenty of joy

Honorat is seeing a lot of the ball down the Foals' right flank. His latest delivery into the Dortmund penalty area finds Tabaković, but the Bosnian takes a heavy touch and the visitors eventually clear the danger.
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Scally denied!

A loose ball lands at the feet of Scally on the corner of the penalty area. The 23-year-old gets his shot away but it's straight at Kobel, who parries the effort out of harm's way.
17'

Patient play from Mohya

The teenager does well to maintain possession down Gladbach's left flank before cutting inside and laying the ball back to Sander, whose cross towards the back post sails behind for a goal-kick.
15'

Ouch!

Reggiani lands awkwardly on his side after being tackled by Stöger, but the Italian Under-19 international is back on his feet quickly
13'

Honorat penalised

The Frenchman tries to shrug off the challenge of Schlotterbeck down Gladbach's right, but the referee spots a foul and awards Dortmund a free-kick.
11'

Neat and tidy

Both sides are pinging the ball around confidently in these early stages.
Passes
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9'

Tough cookie

Beier is doing his best to run off that earlier hip issue. He still isn't moving particularly comfortably, though.
7'

Scally bundles his way through

Scally outfoxes Ryerson inside the penalty area and suddenly finds himself one-on-one with Kobel near the byline. The defender tries to cut the ball back to Tabaković, but the pass is intercepted.
5'

Beier struggling?

The Dortmund man is clutching his hip after appearing to twist awkwardly off the ball.
3'

Gladbach counter

Honorat breaks clear down the right-hand side before hooking a ball across the face of goal towards Tabaković, who can't quite get a touch. Not a bad start to the game!
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No way through

Early chance for Dortmund as Beier tries to pick out Brandt in behind the Gladbach defence, but the hosts manage to scramble the ball clear.
1'

Off we go!

Gladbach get the action under way.
Kick-off!
0:23
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Watch: Gladbach fans' pre-match display

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Watch: Final preparations

Kick-off delayed

Dortmund's team bus has been caught up in heavy traffic. The game will now get under way at 5.40pm CEST.
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Successive starts

Samuele Inácio was handed his Bundesliga debut against Bayern Munich on Matchday 24 and was awarded his first start against Freiburg last weekend. The Italian-Brazilian prodigy played a decisive role in BVB's second goal on Matchday 31 - can he play another today?
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Watch: Rain is coming down in Mönchengladbach

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Watch: Borussia-Park is ready!

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Watch: A peek inside the visitors' dressing room

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Gladbach team news

There's also one change for the hosts, with Mohya replacing the suspended Castrop.
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Dortmund team news

Kovač is forced to make one change following their 4-0 victory Freiburg. Reggiani returns to the starting line-up in place of the injured Bensebaini.

Gladbach subs

Olschowsky, Diks, Takai, Ullrich, Neuhaus, Reyna, Hack, Bolin, Machino

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Couto, Svensson, Mané, Özcan, Chukwuemeka, Silva, Albert
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How can Gladbach confirm safety?

The Foals can secure their Bundesliga status should they beat Borussia Dortmund and St. Pauli fail to beat Mainz, or they draw vs. BVB, Pauli lose to Mainz and Wolfsburg fail to win in Freiburg.
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Robin Hack on facing Dortmund

"Playing in front of our own fans again after such a long time is something special and when it’s an evening game against Dortmund as well, the excitement is obviously there. I’ve got a good feeling and I’m really looking forward to it."
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Robin Hack on his return from injury

"I was absolutely delighted. Being back out on the pitch after such a long time was special. I’d missed it. My last proper appearance was in mid-September, so it really had been a long time."
0:59
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Watch: The 2025/26 Team of the Season!

Two Borussia Dortmund players have been named in the best XI for 2025/26, but who lines up alongside them? Here are the results...
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Eugen Polanski on facing Dortmund

"No matter which players you pick, you need them to give their all against a side as strong as Dortmund. We're going to have to play to our limits, but I think we're capable of doing that in front of our own fans. Our aim is to cause them problems. It's going to be difficult, but we're up to the task."
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Niko Kovač on facing Gladbach

"I think Gladbach only need one or two more points [to avoid relegation]. It's going to be a full-blooded encounter. We want to win because we want to finish with as many points as possible - and build on our performance in our last game. They're not going to roll over for us, so we need to make sure we give our all."
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Watch: Jobe Bellingham discusses life at Borussia Dortmund

3:12
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Watch: Ole Book's summer to-do list

Dortmund's new sporting director, Ole Book, has plenty in his in-tray as he begins to shape the club's future.
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Dortmund do it again

Following their win over Freiburg, Dortmund have secured a 10th consecutive season of Champions League football.
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Bad omen

Gladbach haven't managed to win against a side from the top eight all season.
2:03
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Watch: Wolfsburg 0-0 Gladbach - last time out

Gladbach finished with 10 men as they claimed a draw at the Volkswagen Arena that took them six points clear of the bottom three with three games to play.
2:03
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Watch: Dortmund 4-0 Freiburg - last time out

Dortmund sealed UEFA Champions League qualification with an emphatic 4-0 win over Freiburg in their 1,000th Bundesliga home game. Maximilian Beier, Serhou Guirassy, Ramy Bensebaini and substitute Fábio Silva got the goals at Signal Iduna Park.
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Watch: Dortmund 2-0 Gladbach - previous meeting

Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier were on the scoresheet as Dortmund finished 2025 with a deserved 'Battle of the Borussias' triumph.

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