Bundesliga: Gladbach Hold Leipzig in Goalless Stalemate

RB Leipzig struggle to break down Gladbach defense

Borussia Monchengladbach held RB Leipzig to a goalless draw at Borussia-Park, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances.

RB Leipzig made a double change in the second half, hoping to turn the game in their favor...

RB Leipzig's struggles continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Borussia Monchengladbach at Borussia-Park. The match was a cautious affair, with both teams feeling each other out in the early stages, failing to create any significant scoring opportunities.

The first half was a tight, intense battle, with neither team willing to concede. Gladbach's winless run against top-half sides stretched to seven games, while Leipzig's form has been underwinding, and this draw won't have done much to ease the pressure on their manager.

RB Leipzig dominated possession in the first half, but struggled to break down Borussia Monchengladbach's solid defense, resorting to long-range shots. Yan Diomande's effort at the end of the half was a prime example - his shot sailed high over the bar, flying over the heads of the Gladbach ultras.

The first half was a tight, intense battle, with Leipzig's attacks snuffed out by Gladbach's rearguard. Despite their dominance, Leipzig failed to create any clear-cut chances, with Diomande's miss being the most notable attempt.

The drab first half gave way to a more exciting second, with Borussia Monchengladbach creating a promising chance just two minutes after the restart. Rocco Reitz's clever ball over the top set up Franck Honorat, whose deflected shot was agonizingly ruled out for offside by VAR, sparking frustration among the home fans.

The goal would've changed the game, but it was a sign that both teams were upping their intensity. Leipzig's defense had been solid, but Gladbach's attack was starting to cause them problems, and they sensed an opportunity to take the lead.

The points are shared in Mönchengladbach 🤝

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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) November 28, 2025

RB Leipzig made a double change in the second half, hoping to turn the game in their favor, but it didn't quite work out as planned. In fact, it was Borussia Monchengladbach's substitute, Shuto Machino, who thought he'd made the decisive impact, ghosting into the area and claiming a foul from Willi Orban.

The appeal was for a penalty, but the referee wasn't convinced, and play continued. Leipzig's changes hadn't yielded the desired effect, and Gladbach's defense remained solid, limiting Leipzig to few chances.

Referee Timo Gerach initially awarded a penalty, but after reviewing the play with the pitchside monitor, he reversed his decision. The intense match ended with both teams trading blows, but ultimately, they settled for a draw, leaving Gladbach's European hopes and Leipzig's title aspirations unchanged.