--- title: "Augsburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 at WWK Arena; level on points with Frankfurt for UEFA spot" sdDatePublished: "2026-05-09T16:07:00Z" source: "https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/augsburg-borussia-monchengladbach-match-report-highlights-matchday-33-37296" topics: - name: "football" identifier: "medtop:20001065" - name: "sport event" identifier: "medtop:20001108" locations: - "Augsburg" - "Hamburg" - "Bremen" - "Mönchengladbach" --- Augsburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 at WWK Arena; level on points with Frankfurt for UEFA spot Augsburg boost Europe charge with convincing 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga Augsburg continue European charge with convincing 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach Augsburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 on Matchday 33. Michael Gregoritsch scored twice, with Robin Fellhauer also on the scoresheet, as the hosts dominated throughout at the WWK Arena. The victory moves them level on points with eighth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. Augsburg 3-1 Borussia MönchengladbachGoals: 1-0Gregoritsch 24’,2-0Fellhauer 42’ (assist: Kömür),3-0Gregoritsch 72’,3-1Reyna 90’+2 (assist: Reitz) Augsburg entered this final home fixture of the 2025 26 Bundesliga season in fine form, unbeaten in five matches and with an outside chance of reaching seventh place and a UEFA Conference League spot. Head coach Manuel Baum made three changes to the side that won 3-1 at Werder Bremen, withMarius Wolf,Kristijan Jakić, andMert Kömürcoming into the starting XI.Borussia Mönchengladbach, meanwhile, arrived having secured their Bundesliga status the previous week, with Eugen Polanski making two changes -Kevin DiksandShuto Machinostarting in place of the suspendedNico Elvediand the injuredHaris Tabaković. A sold-out WWK Arena, with 30,660 supporters, provided a vibrant backdrop for the occasion. The opening exchanges were fairly even, with both sides feeling each other out.Dimitrios Giannoulisshowed early intent down the left flank, though his attempted cross was overhit. Gladbach had a moment of their own when a cross fromJoe Scallyat the back post was cleared byChrislain MatsimabeforeKevin Stögerfired wide from range. However, the game was disrupted in the 13th minute when Giannoulis went down clutching his left thigh and was unable to continue.Fellhauerwas introduced as his replacement in the 14th minute. The substitution proved to be a turning point. In the 24th minute,Fabian Riederplayed a superb through ball from the centre into the path of the newly-introduced Fellhauer on the left. Fellhauer's shot from a tight angle struck the onrushing goalkeeperMoritz Nicolasand rebounded into the six-yard box, whereGregoritschreacted quickest to roll the ball into the empty net. Augsburg's dominance continued, and Gregoritsch nearly doubled his tally moments later, only to be denied by the VAR for a marginal offside in the 28th minute. Kömür also tested Nicolas on 32 minutes, but the Gladbach goalkeeper was equal to the effort. Augsburg continued to press and were rewarded with a second goal just before the interval. In the 42nd minute, Kömür drove forward through midfield and slipped the ball out to the overlapping Fellhauer on the left. With neitherFranck HonoratnorPhilipp Sanderclosing him down, Fellhauer found himself one-on-one with Nicolas and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner from around eleven metres. The half ended 2-0 to the hosts, a scoreline that fully reflected their superiority.Gladbach had barely threatened, and Stöger's long-range effort that narrowly missed the post in the 21st minute was as close as they came. In first-half stoppage time, Nicolas also produced a fine save to deny Kömür's header. Joe Scally received a yellow card in the 45th minute for protesting to the referee. Gladbach made one change at the interval, bringing onLukas Ullrichfor Honorat. The second half began with Augsburg still looking the more dangerous side.Anton Kadewas particularly lively, skipping past defenders down the right before being denied by Nicolas in the 49th minute. Gladbach responded with a triple substitution on 58 minutes —Giovanni Reyna,Robin Hack, andHugo Bolincame on for Stöger,Wael Mohya, andFabio Chiarodia.Yellow cards were shown to Wolf and then to bothPhilipp SanderandKristijan Jakićafter a brief altercation. Jakić's booking was his fifth of the season, ruling him out of Augsburg's final match. Augsburg responded with a double change of their own, introducingYannik KeitelandHan-Noah Massengofor Wolf and Jakić on 62 minutes. A second goal for Fellhauer was disallowed for offside in the 69th minute, but the hosts were not to be denied. The decisive third goal arrived in the 72nd minute. Kömür cut inside from the left and attempted a shot from distance, which Nicolas could only parry to the side. Gregoritsch was perfectly positioned to tap in from close range, completing his brace and effectively ending the contest. Augsburg then made further changes, withAlexis Claude-MauriceandRodrigo Ribeiroreplacing Kömür and Gregoritsch on 79 minutes to a warm ovation from the home supporters.Gladbach substituteAlejo Sarcocame on for Machino in the 87th minute. In the second minute of stoppage time, Reyna pulled one back for the visitors, converting from close range afterRocco Reitzhad pulled the ball back across the face of goal. It was Reyna's first goal for Gladbach. A late effort from Sander was saved byFinn Dahmen, and the final whistle confirmed a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory for Augsburg. Man of the Match: Michael Gregoritsch Gregoritsch was the undisputed star of the show, earning the Man of the Match award with 65 per cent of the votes. The Austrian striker scored twice — both from close range — and was a constant threat throughout. His first goal came from a sharp reaction to a rebound in the 24th minute, and his second was a composed finish after Nicolas could only parry Kömür's effort in the 72nd minute. Gregoritsch also registered an assist in the build-up to Kömür's disallowed header in first-half stoppage time, underlining his all-round contribution. 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