The history of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1900–1959

Founding and early years

  1. Heinz Ditgens becomes an international

    Heinz Ditgens becomes Borussia's first Germany international.

    He appears at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

    Location: Mönchengladbach
1972–1980

Championships and Europe

  1. Netzer settles the cup final

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    2:1a.e.t.
    1. FC Köln
    German Cup
    Location: Düsseldorf Stadium: Rheinstadion Neutral venue

    Borussia beat 1. FC Köln 2–1 after extra time.

    Günter Netzer scores the winner at the Rheinstadion to claim the club's second DFB-Pokal.

Since 2012

A return to Europe

  1. Comeback in Florence

    ACF Fiorentina
    2:4
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Europa League
    Location: Florenz Stadium: Stadio Artemio Franchi

    After a 0–1 first-leg loss and a 0–2 deficit in Florence, Borussia win 4–2.

    Lars Stindl's hat-trick takes the team into the Europa League round of 16.