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

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1972–1980

Championships and Europe

  1. First UEFA Cup

    FC Twente
    1:5
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Enschede Stadium: Het Diekman

    A 5–1 win away to FC Twente settles the UEFA Cup final after a goalless first leg.

  2. Second UEFA Cup victory

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    1:0
    Red Star Belgrade
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Düsseldorf Stadium: Rheinstadion

    Allan Simonsen's penalty gives Borussia a 1–0 return-leg win against Red Star Belgrade.