Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Borussia M'gladbach face Mainz 05 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.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Borussia VfL Mönchengladbach 2 - 2 1. FSV Mainz 05
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:26
Match ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:26
Second Half ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:26
Attempt missed. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high following a set piece situation.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:26
Attempt blocked. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:25
Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:22
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Danny da Costa.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:19
Attempt saved. Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Edimilson Fernandes with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:18
Corner, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conceded by Joe Scally.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:17
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:19
Attempt blocked. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maximilian Wöber.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:16
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Dominik Kohr replaces Tom Krauß because of an injury.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:14
Attempt saved. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) header from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Edimilson Fernandes with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:13
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:12
Delay in match because of an injury Tom Krauß (1. FSV Mainz 05).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:12
Robin Hack (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:12
Foul by Robin Hack (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:11
Manu Koné (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:11
Foul by Manu Koné (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Robin Hack replaces Rocco Reitz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Merveille Papela replaces Anthony Caci.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Joe Scally replaces Luca Netz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Attempt missed. Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from very close range misses to the left following a corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Attempt saved. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:22
Attempt missed. Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross following a corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Robin Zentner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:09
Attempt saved. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:07
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Anthony Caci.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:07
Attempt saved. Tomás Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:05
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Aymen Barkok (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anwar El Ghazi.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:01
Attempt saved. Aymen Barkok (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:00
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Aymen Barkok replaces Brajan Gruda.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:00
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Anwar El Ghazi replaces Lee Jae-Sung.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
21:00
Attempt saved. Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:58
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Robin Zentner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:57
Attempt saved. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:57
Attempt missed. Lee Jae-Sung (1. FSV Mainz 05) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brajan Gruda.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:55
Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:55
Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:54
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Nathan Ngoumou replaces Alassane Pléa.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:54
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tomás Cvancara replaces Jordan Siebatcheu.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:54
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Manu Koné replaces Florian Neuhaus.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:52
Attempt blocked. Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ludovic Ajorque.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:51
Hand ball by Ludovic Ajorque (1. FSV Mainz 05).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:49
Attempt blocked. Leandro Barreiro (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:45
Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:45
Foul by Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:43
Attempt saved. Lee Jae-Sung (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brajan Gruda.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:42
Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:42
Foul by Edimilson Fernandes (1. FSV Mainz 05).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:40
Foul by Tom Krauß (1. FSV Mainz 05).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:40
Maximilian Wöber (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:39
Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:38
Foul by Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:37
Foul by Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:35
Second Half begins Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:17
First Half ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:17
Attempt missed. Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lee Jae-Sung with a headed pass.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:15
Attempt blocked. Edimilson Fernandes (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:15
Corner, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conceded by Florian Neuhaus.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:17
Attempt blocked. Edimilson Fernandes (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:15
Attempt blocked. Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:12
Foul by Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:11
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:10
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Leandro Barreiro.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:09
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Anthony Caci.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:09
Foul by Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:07
Foul by Ko Itakura (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:04
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Leandro Barreiro.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:04
Attempt blocked. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Franck Honorat.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:04
Attempt blocked. Franck Honorat (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Neuhaus with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
20:02
Attempt saved. Tom Krauß (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top left corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:59
Attempt saved. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:57
Foul by Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:57
Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:55
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. Brajan Gruda (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Edimilson Fernandes following a corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:54
Corner, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conceded by Luca Netz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:52
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 0. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:54
Attempt blocked. Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rocco Reitz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:51
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:51
Attempt missed. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luca Netz with a cross following a corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:50
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Stefan Bell.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:50
Attempt blocked. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:51
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Edimilson Fernandes.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:46
Attempt blocked. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:44
Attempt saved. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Maximilian Wöber with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:48
Attempt blocked. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:40
Attempt missed. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:38
Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Florian Neuhaus tries a through ball, but Franck Honorat is caught offside.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:33
Offside, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Ludovic Ajorque tries a through ball, but Brajan Gruda is caught offside.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:32
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Tom Krauß.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:31
First Half begins.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
19:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
18:30
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