News Focus
- Borussia Dortmund aim to secure second place with a victory away from home
- Borussia Mönchengladbach sit dangerously close to the relegation zone and need vital points
- Both managers have announced their starting line-ups one hour before kick-off
- The fixture is traditionally known as the “Battle of the Borussias” due to the shared club name
The Bundesliga stages another chapter of the “Battle of the Borussias” this weekend. Borussia Dortmund visit Borussia Mönchengladbach for a high-stakes league encounter.
These two clubs share an identical name but occupy very different positions in the table. Dortmund have dominated this fixture in recent seasons. Manager Niko Kovač now targets a win to tighten his side’s grip on second place.
The home team faces a serious threat from the bottom of the table. Gladbach currently hover just above the relegation zone. They urgently require points to create distance from the drop.
Both coaches have now confirmed their starting elevens.
Borussia Mönchengladbach XI: Nicolas starts between the posts. Sander, Elvedi and Chiarodia form the back three. Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Stöger and Mohya operate in midfield. Honorat and Tabaković lead the attack.
Borussia Dortmund XI: Kobel guards the goal. The defence includes Reggiani, Anton and Schlotterbeck. Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer and Inacio control the midfield. Beier and Brandt support lone striker Guirassy.
Kick-off approaches rapidly. Supporters will watch closely to see if Gladbach can stage an upset, or if Dortmund will extend their recent superiority in this regional rivalry.