Borussia Mönchengladbach suffered a painful home defeat in the Bundesliga on Saturday. SV Elversberg came back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Krattenmacher.

The match on 05.09.2026 at Gladbach's stadium kicked off at 18:00 and turned into an offensive spectacle. Gladbach led 3-1 at one stage but then carelessly threw the game away, according to the Sportschau report. The broadcast on Das Erste was commented on by Claus Lufen. "Elversberg wins after being 3-1 down in Gladbach with a 4-3 victory," Lufen summarized. For Gladbach, it's their second loss in the first two games, leaving them with 0 points and in 17th place in the standings.

How did Gladbach lose a comfortable lead?

Borussia Mönchengladbach seemed to be on course for a deserved victory after taking a 3-1 lead. However, the visitors from Elversberg refused to give up and fought their way back. The Gladbach defense, which has already conceded seven goals this season, showed weaknesses at important moments. With a goal difference of minus four, the record after two games is clearly negative. A lack of consistency over the full 90 minutes proved costly in this match.

The current injury list doesn't help stability. Players like Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, and Yukhym Konoplya are sidelined. Their return would certainly expand the options in the squad. The current personnel status can be viewed on our injuries page.

What are the consequences of the defeat for the league table?

With zero points from two games, Gladbach sits in second-to-last place in the Bundesliga. They are already six points behind leaders FC Augsburg. It's a sobering start to the season that significantly increases the pressure ahead of the next match. Any further dropped points would drag the team deeper into a relegation battle before the season has properly gained momentum.

The team must now quickly analyze the mistakes and learn from them. Individual and collective player statistics are available on our stats page. They show where strengths lie and where there is still room for improvement.

What's next for Gladbach after this setback?

The next opportunity for redemption comes as early as next weekend. Borussia Mönchengladbach travels to face SC Freiburg on 12 September 2026. Freiburg currently occupies second place in the table, presenting another major challenge. This away game is a chance to break the negative trend and secure the first points of the season.

Preparation for this important match begins immediately. The complete schedule for the coming weeks, including all fixtures, is listed in the fixtures calendar. The team travels to Freiburg to kick off at 15:30 on Saturday.