1. FC Union Berlin scored an important threesome in Mönchengladbach in the fight for a place in the Champions League. On Sunday (April 23, 2023) the capital city won at the end of the 29th game day on the Lower Rhine in a game with few chances with a narrow margin of 1:0. The winning goal scorer was Sheraldo Becker (60).
Becker converted a cross from Jérôme Roussillon near the penalty spot with a volley into the bottom left corner. The club from Köpenick passed SC Freiburg again in third place. Both teams benefited from the defeat of RB Leipzig, which slipped to fifth place.
“It might be a bit boring, but our focus is always on the next game”said Union goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow at DAZN, “Obviously we’re hoping for the best possible result. We’ve done a great job in defence, so we want to continue.”
Slow first part of the game
Borussia coach Daniel Farke sent Mönchengladbach into the game against Union Berlin with just one change. Captain Lars Stindl was in the starting line-up for Alassane Plea, who was sidelined with an infection during the week. Central defender Nico Elvedi had recovered from a sprained ligament and was on the pitch at kick-off. Union coach Urs Fischer had to replace defensive player Paul Jaeckel, who was suspended due to a yellow-red card. For him, Diogo Leite was in the starting line-up.
After a leisurely start, Borussia gained more shares in the game, but without developing great penetrating power. The Unioners couldn’t create any real chances to score either.
Thanks to consistent defensive work and a lack of pressure, the second part of the game also remained uneventful for a long time. The hosts’ share of ball possession between the 46th minute and the 60th minute was astonishing: the value was given as 20 percent – surprising and not enough for trying to create chances or maybe even goals. Consequently, the goal fell for guests.
Gladbach in Stuttgart, Union against Leverkusen
Next weekend Borussia Mönchengladbach is challenged in Stuttgart (Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.). Union Berlin receives Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the same time.