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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1960–1971

The Foals rise

  1. First German championship

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    4:3
    Hamburger SV
    Bundesliga
    Location: Mönchengladbach Stadium: Bökelbergstadion

    A 4–3 win over Hamburg secures Borussia's first German championship.

  2. First Bundesliga title defence

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    1:4
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Bundesliga
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion

    A 4–1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt makes Borussia the first club to retain the Bundesliga title.

1972–1980

Championships and Europe

  1. Third German championship

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    2:0
    Eintracht Braunschweig
    Bundesliga
    Location: Mönchengladbach Stadium: Bökelbergstadion

    A 2–0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on the penultimate matchday secures Borussia's third German title in 1974/75.

  2. Fourth German championship

    Kickers Offenbach
    1:1
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Bundesliga
    Location: Offenbach am Main Stadium: Stadion am Bieberer Berg

    A 1–1 draw at Kickers Offenbach secures the 1975/76 championship with a game to spare.

  3. Three straight titles and a fifth crown

    Bayern Munich
    2:2
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Bundesliga
    Location: München Stadium: Olympiastadion München

    A 2–2 draw at Bayern completes three consecutive titles.