A licensed image from the Reuters news agency captures a moment from Borussia Mönchengladbach's 3-0 opening day Bundesliga loss at RB Leipzig. The photograph was taken on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig by photographer Annegret Hilse, as reported by www.reutersconnect.com.
This defeat left Gladbach starting the 2026/27 season with a loss, placing them 17th in the Bundesliga table after one match. The team has zero points, having scored no goals and conceded three, resulting in a minus-three goal difference. The current injury list includes Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, and Yukhym Konoplya, as shown in the latest squad status.
What does the licensed image show?
The image material carries the unique identifier UP1EM8T11SX70 and captures an in-game scene from the match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach. It has a resolution of 4570 by 2782 pixels and a file size of 5.4 megabytes. Its licensing is subject to the strict regulations of the DFL, which explicitly prohibit use as an image sequence or quasi-video content. This ensures the economic rights of the league are protected.
The shot is part of a series of content Reuters published for this match on that day between 9:50 AM and 11:46 AM. A related item also references an earlier meeting between the two sides: the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach from March 6, 2026. The current image is categorized under the slug "SOCCER-GERMANY-RBL-BMG" and tagged with the topics Europe, Soccer, and Sport.
What is Gladbach's current situation?
The loss in Leipzig handed Gladbach a bumpy start to the campaign. With zero points from one game, the club already trails leaders Bayern Munich by three points. The next opportunity to earn points comes on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with an away fixture at currently second-placed SC Freiburg. The full fixture list details all upcoming matches.
The team managed by Coach ... Must compensate for the absence of several players. The injury list is a factor the squad will need to manage in the coming weeks. The current league standings reflect the difficult starting position from which Borussia must now recover.
What rules apply to the image's use?
The use of the photograph is clearly restricted by DFL license terms. Media outlets that acquire the image may not use it in a way that creates a moving picture or video impression. This specifically means a sequence of multiple single images simulating fluid motion is not permitted. This regulation protects the exclusive broadcast rights of the league and its partners.
The image credit reads "REUTERS" and the byline carries the photographer's name, Annegret Hilse. The image was taken in Leipzig, Germany, and the timestamp on the image data shows 09:36 AM EDT. Such licensed images are a central source for visual sports reporting by media worldwide. Gladbach's next task is the away match in Freiburg on September 12.
