Borussia Mönchengladbach hosted Borussia Dortmund in the 15th week opening of the German Bundesliga. In the match with 6 goals, the winning side became the host with a score of 4-2.
In response to the host team, who took the lead with Hofmann in the 4th minute, Dortmund caught a draw with Brandt in the 19th. Bensebaini once again put Borussia Mönchengladbach ahead in the 26th minute. At 30, Thuram doubled the lead. The first half ended 3-2 with Schlotterbeck’s goal in 32.
Starting the second half with Kone’s goal in the 46th minute, Monchengladbach managed to keep the score and left the field with a 4-2 win.
With this result, Dortmund lost 25 points for the second consecutive defeat, while Monchengladbach rose to 22 points.