Bayern Munich secured a 1-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on January 11, 2025, in their first Bundesliga match following the winter break. The decisive goal came in the 68th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty, marking his 15th league goal of the season.
Throughout the match, Bayern dominated possession, controlling approximately 70% of the ball in the first half. Despite this dominance, they were unable to break through Gladbach’s defense until the awarded penalty. The victory allowed Bayern to maintain their position at the top of the Bundesliga table, keeping a four-point lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who had secured a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund the previous day.
This match also marked a significant return for Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, to his former club. Eberl, who spent 23 years at Gladbach as both a player and sports director, expressed mixed emotions about his return but remained focused on Bayern’s success.
The rivalry between Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach has a storied history, with both clubs dominating German football between 1969 and 1977. During that period, Gladbach secured five Bundesliga titles, while Bayern won four. Although Bayern has maintained consistent success in recent decades, Gladbach has often posed challenges, making this fixture a notable encounter in German football.
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