The history of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

The key milestones at a glance.

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Competitions

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1972–1980

Championships and Europe

  1. European Cup final in Rome

    Liverpool FC
    3:1
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    European Cup
    Location: Rom Stadium: Stadio Olimpico Neutral venue

    Borussia lose 1–3 to Liverpool in the Rome final.

Since 2012

A return to Europe

  1. First qualification for the Champions League round of 16

    Real Madrid
    2:0
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Champions League
    Match 1 · December 9, 2020 · Location: Madrid Stadium: Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
    Inter Milan
    0:0
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Champions League
    Match 2 · December 9, 2020 · Location: Milan Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

    Borussia qualify for the Champions League round of 16 for the first time despite losing 2–0 at Real Madrid, as Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk draw 0–0.

  2. First Champions League round-of-16 match

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    0:2
    Manchester City
    Champions League
    Location: Budapest Stadium: Puskás Aréna Neutral venue

    Borussia play their first Champions League round-of-16 match.