Borussia M´gladbach beat VfL Bochum, 5x2, on Saturday, relating to matchweek 23 of the 1. Bundesliga. To this matchweek, Gerardo Seoane's team came from a defeat, and Thomas Letsch's team came from a win.
The opening goal was scored by Nathan N’Goumou in the 28th minute. With 35 minutes on the clock, Borussia M´gladbach increased their lead with a goal from Julian Weigl from the penalty spot.
After 72 minutes, Rocco Reitz doubled the lead for Gerardo Seoane's team. Rocco Reitz reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. With 75 minutes on the clock, Philipp Hofmann struck for VfL Bochum. In the 78th minute, Borussia M´gladbach extended their lead with a goal from Jordan Siebatcheu. In the final minutes of the game, Keven Schlotterbeck fired home Thomas Letsch's team second goal. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Franck Honorat netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Borussia M´gladbach are 11th in the table, with 25 points, while VfL Bochum sit 13th place, with 25 points. In the next fixture, Gerardo Seoane's team visit Mainz, whilst Thomas Letsch's team will play at home against RB Leipzig.
| Borussia M´gladbach | VfL Bochum | |||
| 7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 9 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 49 | Total Passes | 63 | 7 |
| 8 | 35 | Passes Completed | 46 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
