Dortmund fights against Gladbach: Is the Champions League still possible?

Dortmund fights against Gladbach: Is the Champions League still possible?

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, an exciting Bundesliga duel between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach takes place in the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. The kick -off is at 5:30 p.m. The game promises the highest explosiveness not only because of the rivalry between the two teams, but also through the current table situation. Both teams fight for important points in the fight for European places.

The transfer rights for the Bundesliga lie with the Pay TV channels Sky and DAZN and the TV station SAT.1. The game is not transmitted on free TV. Instead, DAZN offers a live stream that starts with a preliminary appearance from 5:00 p.m. A subscription is necessary to use this service. Sky also broadcasts games of the Bundesliga, including the Friday evening game and all individual games on Saturday afternoon. Sat.1 shows a limited number of games on free TV per season, which could be a disappointing news for many fans.

Current form of teams

The last form curve of Borussia Dortmund leaves something to be desired from the fans' perspective. In the last five games, the black and yellow had only two victories, a draw and two defeats. The last encounter ended with a 2-2 draw against FC Bayern Munich. Despite these results, there is hopes for a place in the Champions League, since BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl emphasizes the importance of the upcoming game against Gladbach.

On the other hand, Borussia Mönchengladbach also showed weaknesses; In the past five encounters, the foals have two victories as well as a draw and two defeats. The last game ended with a 1-2 defeat against SC Freiburg. Gladbach is currently in seventh place in the table with 44 points, while Dortmund ranks with 42 points in eighth place.

table status and weather forecast

Before the Bundesliga matchday 30th, the table shows itself as follows:

For the match day, a heavily cloudy sky is predicted at maximum temperatures around 16 ° C, which designs the conditions for players and fans cheaply. The good news for the audience: Unlike in the past few weeks, there are travel options thanks to the recommended use of public transport and combined tickets that offer a free transfer.

The players are under pressure, but Niklas Süle, a defender of Borussia Dortmund, is optimistic about the chances of the team. He emphasizes that five victories in the remaining games could significantly increase the prospects of a champions League participation. The upcoming match will also represent a yardstick for the international ambitions of both teams.

Overall, the encounter promises to be an exciting duel on Sunday that not only inspires fans, but also could have significant consequences for the table constellation in the Bundesliga.