Gladbach vs Borussia Dortmund Clash

Lore & Background

Founded in 1900, the club's name derives from a Latinised form of Prussia. The team joined the Bundesliga in 1965 and saw most of its success in the 1970s under Hennes Weisweiler and Udo Lattek, winning five Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Cups and reaching a European Cup final in 1977. Since 2004, they have played at Borussia-Park, having previously played at the Bökelbergstadion since 1919.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights hummed over the wet grass as the whistle blew for a decisive Bundesliga encounter in the late seventies. Fans from both sides, draped in black and yellow variations, filled the stands with a roar that echoed through the stadium. It was more than just three points; it was a statement of pride for two clubs demanding to be recognized among Germany's elite.

Reader's Guide

Based on membership, the club is the fifth-largest in Germany with over 75,000 members in 2016 and 93,000 as of 2021. Their main rivals are 1. FC Köln (Rhine derby), with secondary rivals including Borussia Dortmund, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer Leverkusen.

Did You Know?

• The club was founded on 1 August 1900.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach is nicknamed Die Fohlen (The Foals).
• The club's name Borussia is Latin for 'Prussia'.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach won the UEFA Cup twice in the 1970s.