Borussia Mönchengladbach’s dreams of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League are over, but the race for a Europa League spot and the chance to remain in Europe beyond Christmas is still on. Interim coach André Schubert’s side held Juventus to a 1-1 draw at Borussia-Park on Tuesday evening, but with just two points from four games, they can no longer progress from the group. Their minimum goal of a third-place finish allowing them to drop down into their Europa League is still in sight, though they must beat Sevilla at home on 25th November.
Fabian Johnson put at attack-minded Gladbach ahead in the 18th minute, but Stephan Lichtsteiner hauled the record Italian champions level on the stroke of half time. Borussia played almost the entire second half with a man advantage following a red card for Hernanes, but they were unable to claim the three points they needed to stay in the competition.
Wolfsburg’s fate remains in their own hands
VfL Wolfsburg suffered a setback in their hopes of reaching the last 16, but their fate still remains in their own hands with two games to go. The defending DFB Cup champions were beaten 2-0 by PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night, meaning they missed the chance to ensure at least a place in the Europa League knockout stages.
A win would and a total of nine points would have confirmed a minimum third-place finish in the group for VfL, but goals from Jürgen Locadia and Luuk de Jong mean that Wolfsburg are still waiting for their first away win in the Champions League in exactly six years – they beat Turkish side Besiktas 3-0 back on 3rd November 2009.
Borussia Mönchengladbach’s dreams of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League are over, but the race for a Europa League spot and the chance to remain in Europe beyond Christmas is still on. Interim coach André Schubert’s side held Juventus to a 1-1 draw at Borussia-Park on Tuesday evening, but with just two points from four games, they can no longer progress from the group. Their minimum goal of a third-place finish allowing them to drop down into their Europa League is still in sight, though they must beat Sevilla at home on 25th November.
Fabian Johnson put at attack-minded Gladbach ahead in the 18th minute, but Stephan Lichtsteiner hauled the record Italian champions level on the stroke of half time. Borussia played almost the entire second half with a man advantage following a red card for Hernanes, but they were unable to claim the three points they needed to stay in the competition.
Wolfsburg’s fate remains in their own hands
VfL Wolfsburg suffered a setback in their hopes of reaching the last 16, but their fate still remains in their own hands with two games to go. The defending DFB Cup champions were beaten 2-0 by PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night, meaning they missed the chance to ensure at least a place in the Europa League knockout stages.
A win would and a total of nine points would have confirmed a minimum third-place finish in the group for VfL, but goals from Jürgen Locadia and Luuk de Jong mean that Wolfsburg are still waiting for their first away win in the Champions League in exactly six years – they beat Turkish side Besiktas 3-0 back on 3rd November 2009.
