Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: FC Bayern München (1st, 89 pts) held a 51-point advantage over Borussia Mönchengladbach (12th, 38 pts). Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent output outran their position: 6th on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.59/1.06 for FC Bayern München and 1.24/1.56 for Borussia Mönchengladbach (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.62.
FC Bayern München had won five straight, having scored in 15 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: FC Bayern München 15/15, Borussia Mönchengladbach 5/15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 33 games: 16 FC Bayern München wins, 10 for Borussia Mönchengladbach, 7 draws, at 3.12 goals per meeting.
Allianz Arena, capacity 75,024, hosted the game. FC Bayern München led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
FC Bayern München: Luis Díaz (33'), Konrad Laimer (45'), Jamal Musiala (57'), Nicolas Jackson (79') · Borussia Mönchengladbach: Wael Mohya (89')
Key stats
Possession: FC Bayern München 70% · Borussia Mönchengladbach 30% · Total shots: 18-10 · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 7-1