On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Bundesliga clash between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Mf6nchengladbach ended with Borussia Mf6nchengladbach winning 4-2 after an intense match at the Weserstadion. This defeat marks Werder Bremen's struggle to secure wins at home, having not achieved one for the past two weeks, which is echoed across the Bundesliga where home wins are currently scarce. The duo of Alassane Ple0 and Tim Kleindienst played pivotal roles for the visitors, shaping the match's outcome significantly.
The match began at 10:30 AM ET (15:30 CET), and Werder Bremen's head coach Ole Werner had urged his players to step up after the previous victory against Bayer Leverkusen. During the pre-match press conference, Werner highlighted the importance of breaking their home winless streak, stating, "We9re trying to change things" as they aimed for redemption against Gladbach.
Team news for Werder Bremen saw Niklas Stark listed as doubtful, and Mitchell Weiser ruled out due to suspension, which was felt heavily as Werner noted, "Mitch is extremely important for us." Meanwhile, Marvin Ducksch and Marco Friedl returned to the lineup, providing some much-needed support.
Gladbach's coach, Gerardo Seoane, prepared his side to stretch their good record against Werder Bremen, having beaten them 4-1 earlier this season. Indeed, the head-to-head record is almost even over 109 encounters, with Werder having registered 39 wins against Gladbach's 42. Adding fuel to the competition was Ducksch's impressive history against the Foals, where he has netted four goals and assisted three times across five confrontations. Romano Schmid expressed hope to amplify the success, aiming for "six on Saturday" by contributing more assists.
The first half kicked off dramatically when Alassane Ple0 opened the scoring with a penalty just six minutes in, following a foul by Milos Veljkovic. Ple0 found the net again with ease at the 28-minute mark, taking the score to 2-0. Werder Bremen answered back when Schmid scored from free-kick territory at the 38-minute point, reducing the deficit just before halftime. The first half concluded with the hosts trailing 2-1.
The second half commenced with Werder Bremen gaining momentum immediately and leveling the score. André Silva converted a penalty kick for Werder Bremen right at the start of the half after Issa Kaboré was fouled, pulling the match to 2-2. This fervor, unfortunately, did not last.
Alassane Ple0 who had already netted two goals rose to the occasion again just two minutes later, turning the tables back and pushing Gladbach to 3-2. The match intensified with the visitors now back on the offensive. They displayed effective attacking strategies and utilized clever passes through the Bremen defense.
Tim Kleindienst added to the tally for Gladbach late in the game, taking the score to 4-2 and sealing the victory for his side. To compound the situation, Kleindienst earned his second yellow card, reducing Gladbach to 10 men as the match neared its conclusion. Despite their numerical advantage, Werder Bremen could not capitalize on the situation, and the visitors held their ground firmly.
This match result sees Borussia Mf6nchengladbach holding fifth position with 40 points and hints at their potential for European competition qualification. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen sits precariously at 12th place with 33 points, their fight against relegation still visible on the horizon.
Concluding the match, both sides have learnings to reap, especially Werder Bremen, who will host Holstein Kiel next. Borussia Mf6nchengladbach, on the other hand, is set to face RB Leipzig, which promises to be another thrilling fixture filled with anticipation.