The history of Borussia Mönchengladbach
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
The Foals rise
Promotion to the Bundesliga
A 1–1 draw with Wormatia Worms completes Borussia's Bundesliga promotion round as group winners and sends the club into the top division for the first time.
Günter Netzer equalises at Bökelberg.
Cup win, relegation and survival
Return to the Bundesliga
A 3–0 win over Chemnitzer FC makes Borussia's Bundesliga return mathematically certain.
Celebrations had already followed the 2–2 draw at Fürth on May 13, 2001, but a three-point and 17-goal advantage over Waldhof Mannheim had initially made promotion only virtually secure.
Immediate return to the top flight
A 3–0 win over SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Bundesliga 2 matchday 32 secures Borussia's immediate promotion.
After one season away, the club begin their continuing top-flight spell.
