Bundesliga: Borussia Monchengladbach Snatches Late Draw Against Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Monchengladbach earns a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, thanks to Haris Tabakovic's stoppage-time equalizer, extending Leverkusen's unbeaten run under new manager Kasper Hjulmand.
The team thought they had scored their first goal of the season when Jens Castrop lashed home a first-time strike...
Borussia Monchengladbach snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, thanks to Haris Tabakovic's stoppage-time equalizer. This late goal not only earned Gladbach a crucial point but also prevented them from suffering a third consecutive defeat.
The draw extends Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to three matches under new manager Kasper Hjulmand. However, it also puts a dent in Hjulmand's early tenure, as Leverkusen had been expected to capitalize on their momentum. For Gladbach, the point provides some respite after a tough start to the season.
Both teams have undergone managerial changes recently. Gladbach appointed a new manager after sacking Gerardo Seoane following a 4-0 defeat to Werder Bremen. Meanwhile, Leverkusen's Kasper Hjulmand is still in the early stages of his tenure, and this draw will likely be seen as a mixed result for his team.
Eugen Polanski, overseeing the team on an interim basis, would have been relieved to see Moritz Nicolas make a crucial save. Nicolas reacted quickly to thwart Patrik Schick's close-range header, denying the opposition a scoring opportunity.
The team thought they had scored their first goal of the season when Jens Castrop lashed home a first-time strike. However, the celebrations were short-lived as VAR intervened, ruling Castrop offside and disallowing the goal. This decision would have been a significant blow to the team's momentum.
🚨🇩🇪 Kevin Diks played 90 minutes at RCB for Gladbach in their 1-1 draw with Leverkusen in Bundesliga tonight.
— Timnas Xtra (@TimnasXtra) September 21, 2025
He recorded 2 defensive actions, 4 recoveries, won 2 ground duels, completed 37/41 passes (90%), 2 accurate long balls and 2 into the final third. pic.twitter.com/KVqXJiPc51
Undeterred by the disallowed goal, Jens Castrop continued to create opportunities for his team. He neatly set up Joe Scally in the closing stages of the first half, but Mark Flekken made a crucial save, diving low to his left to keep the scores level going into halftime.
The second half started cautiously, with few clear-cut chances for either side. However, Leverkusen broke the deadlock just before the 70th minute. Malik Tillman calmly stroked home his second league goal of the season after Ernest Poku's cut-back was mishandled by the defense. Patrik Schick had initially failed to make contact with the cut-back, but Tillman was clinical in his finish.
Scally's Thwarted Attempt
Just after conceding, Gladbach attempted to respond quickly. Jordan Scally made a promising run into the box but was denied by Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Flekken with a fine save at the near post.
Haris Tabakovic in injury time scores a header against Leverkusen to earn his team a point!🔥 pic.twitter.com/Q8U8pbvNKc
— Bosnian Football (@BosniaNTBall) September 21, 2025
However, the game's complexion changed dramatically in stoppage time when substitute Haris Tabakovic scored a crucial equalizer. Tabakovic towered above the defenders to meet a corner and calmly headed the ball past the helpless Flekken, securing a vital point for Gladbach.
The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the Gladbach supporters, who celebrated their team's first goal of the season. Despite earning a point, Gladbach remains in the bottom three of the table, but the draw provides some respite and boosts their morale.
Bayer Leverkusen's draw with Borussia Monchengladbach came after they secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League phase on Thursday, September 18. In that match, Leverkusen showed resilience by coming from behind twice, with Alejandro Grimaldo playing a key role in rescuing a point for his team. This draw sets the stage for Leverkusen's upcoming fixtures, including their match against Gladbach
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