Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Bochum face Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
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VfL Bochum 1848 1 - 3 Borussia VfL Mönchengladbach
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:44
Match ends, VfL Bochum 1848 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:44
Second Half ends, VfL Bochum 1848 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:43
Cristian Gamboa (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:43
Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:43
Cristian Gamboa (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:41
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Bernardo.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:39
VAR Decision: No Goal VfL Bochum 1848 1-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:38
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 2, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3. Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from very close range following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:41
Foul by Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:38
Attempt blocked. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Losilla with a headed pass.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:38
Attempt missed. Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Philipp Förster with a cross following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:36
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Tony Jantschke.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:36
Attempt blocked. Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:35
Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:33
Attempt saved. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from very close range is saved.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:33
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tony Jantschke replaces Rocco Reitz.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:31
Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:31
Foul by Gonçalo Paciência (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:29
Attempt saved. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Philipp Hofmann with a headed pass.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:27
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Paciência (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from outside the box.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:24
Christoph Kramer (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:24
Gonçalo Paciência (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:23
Foul by Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:21
Attempt missed. Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Gonçalo Paciência.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:20
Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Christoph Kramer tries a through ball, but Tomás Cvancara is caught offside.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:20
Attempt blocked. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:20
Hand ball by Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:20
Attempt saved. Franck Honorat (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:17
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Cristian Gamboa.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:17
Attempt missed. Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from outside the box.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:17
Attempt missed. Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Luca Netz following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Ivan Ordets.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Attempt blocked. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Christoph Kramer replaces Florian Neuhaus.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Joe Scally replaces Alassane Pléa.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Paciência (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:14
Attempt missed. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Philipp Förster.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:16
Attempt blocked. Lukas Daschner (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:13
Attempt missed. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Philipp Hofmann with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:13
Lukas Daschner (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:11
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3. Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:11
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Gonçalo Paciência replaces Takuma Asano.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:08
Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:08
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Marvin Friedrich replaces Nico Elvedi because of an injury.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:08
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tomás Cvancara replaces Jordan Siebatcheu because of an injury.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:05
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:05
Delay in match because of an injury Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:02
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:02
Delay in match because of an injury Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:04
Attempt saved. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bernardo.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:02
Attempt missed. Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:00
Attempt saved. Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:00
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Ivan Ordets.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
16:00
Attempt missed. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Florian Neuhaus with a cross.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:58
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Ivan Ordets.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:57
Attempt missed. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei with a cross.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:56
Attempt blocked. Lukas Daschner (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:56
Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Julian Weigl tries a through ball, but Jordan Siebatcheu is caught offside.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:54
Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:54
Foul by Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:56
Attempt blocked. Philipp Förster (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:54
Attempt missed. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:53
Attempt saved. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alassane Pléa.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:53
Foul by Cristian Gamboa (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:52
Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Rocco Reitz tries a through ball, but Alassane Pléa is caught offside.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:51
Attempt missed. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alassane Pléa following a set piece situation.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:49
Foul by Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:49
Attempt saved. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:48
Second Half begins VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:48
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Lukas Daschner replaces Kevin Stöger.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:48
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Philipp Förster replaces Maximilian Wittek.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:48
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Cristian Gamboa replaces Felix Passlack.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:32
First Half ends, VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:31
Foul by Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:28
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 3. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:27
Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:27
Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:25
Foul by Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:25
Offside, VfL Bochum 1848. Maximilian Wittek tries a through ball, but Anthony Losilla is caught offside.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:25
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Nico Elvedi.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:25
Foul by Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:23
Attempt missed. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kevin Stöger.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:23
Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:21
Attempt blocked. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Takuma Asano.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:18
Attempt missed. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kevin Stöger.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:17
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the left side of the six yard box following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:17
Attempt missed. Maximilian Wöber (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:17
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Ivan Ordets.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:15
Foul by Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:17
Attempt blocked. Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Takuma Asano.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:15
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:13
Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:13
Attempt missed. Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Maximilian Wittek with a cross following a corner.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:13
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Ko Itakura.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:13
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:13
Delay in match (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:07
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:06
Attempt blocked. Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nico Elvedi.
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:05
Foul by Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Borussia M'gladbach
15:05
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Maximilian Wöber.
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