SpotlightBundesligaUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Gladbach eye top-half return after Polanski revival
After escaping relegation, the Foals aim to climb again with a fit Tim Kleindienst leading the line.


Borussia Mönchengladbach
team
2025/26 finish
12th
Pre-season
Won all matches
Key outgoings
Reitz, Elvedi
New signings
10 players
What happened. Borussia Mönchengladbach, after a poor start last season, were steadied by Eugen Polanski to secure safety, and now look ahead with a positive pre-season and Kleindienst's return.
- Polanski led team to nine wins and 10 draws in 31 league games.
- Gladbach signed 10 players, including top Bundesliga 2 names.
- First fixtures: RB Leipzig away, Elversberg home, Freiburg away.
Gladbach aim to finish in the top half for the first time since 2020/21.
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