Borussia Mönchengladbach Extends Bundesliga Winless Streak to 14 Matches Amid Management Changes
Borussia Mönchengladbach remains winless after 14 Bundesliga matches following a 3-1 defeat to Union Berlin, with new sports director Rouven Schröder backing interim coach Eugen Polanski amid ongoing struggles.
- • Borussia Mönchengladbach lost 3-1 to Union Berlin, marking their 14th consecutive Bundesliga match without a win.
- • Interim coach Eugen Polanski has earned only two points from four games since taking charge.
- • Newly appointed sports director Rouven Schröder publicly supports Polanski despite the poor run.
- • Gladbach's injury problems and lackluster offense continue to hamper their league performance.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach's Bundesliga struggles continued as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Union Berlin on October 17, 2025, marking their 14th consecutive match without a win and leaving them at the bottom of the league table. The match took place at a sold-out Stadion An der Alten Försterei, witnessed by 22,012 fans. Union Berlin took an early advantage with two goals from defender Danilho Doekhi in the 3rd and 26th minutes. Haris Tabakovic pulled one back for Gladbach in the 33rd minute, but Rani Khedira secured a late victory for Union in the 81st minute.
Interim coach Eugen Polanski, who took over after the dismissal of Gerardo Seoane, has managed only two points from four games. Polanski admitted frustration with the team's start against Union, stating, "We were not really in the game in the first 15 minutes," and highlighted the urgent need for points to justify his coaching role. New sports director Rouven Schröder, appointed earlier in the week following Roland Virkus's resignation, expressed support for Polanski, saying, "The conviction is fundamentally there," while cautioning against unrealistic expectations for immediate results.
Gladbach's ongoing problems include injuries and ineffective offensive performances, issues that have hampered their competitiveness in recent matches. The defeat compounds their away struggles, as they have only earned two points from their last seven away games. Meanwhile, Union Berlin has improved their position to mid-table with 10 points, with coach Steffen Baumgart praising their offensive display.
Looking ahead, Gladbach face a daunting home fixture against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, a test that will further challenge the struggling side as they fight to reverse their fortunes.