Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Bayer Leverkusen begin their Bundesliga title defence with an away game against Borussia M’gladbach. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of head coach Xabi Alonso as well as key players Grimaldo, Frimpong, Xhaka, and Wirtz. As the likes of Martin Terrier, Aleix Garcia, and Jeanuel Belocian have joined the German champions, away win should definitely be considered.
Die Fohlen, on the other hand, did well to beat Aue 3-1 in their DFB Pokal opener, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the reigning champions, who proved their worth in the German Super Cup triumph over Stuttgart. In their last meeting at Stadion im Borussia Park Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia M’gladbach 3-1 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Tim Kleindienst, while both Nico Elvedi and Simon Walde are sidelined with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Alex Grimaldo):
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Alex Grimaldo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Portuguese side Benfica as a left back. Born in Valencia on September 20, 1995, Grimaldo started his youth career at his hometown club FC Valencia, but in 2008 Barcelona scouts brought him to Camp Nou.
The 171-cm-tall footballer scored six goals in 92 appearances for Barca B before joining Primeira Liga club Benfica in the winter of 2015. Alex Grimaldo made his debut with the Eagles on January 26, 2016 in a 6-1 win at Moreirense in the Taca da Liga. Speaking of his Primeira Liga debut, Grimaldo played his first league game for Benfica on February 29, 2016 in a 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria.
The Benfica defender has two caps for Spain U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Monchengladbach ):
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Borussia Monchengladbach is a German football club founded in 1900 in West Germany. The club is currently playing in the highest German football division: The Bundesliga. The club from Northrine Westfalia hosts its home games in the Borussia-Park stadium. The Borussia Park stadium is one of the biggest stadiums in Germany and holds a capacity of 55 000 spectators.
The club colors of Borussia Monchengladbach are black and white. The most known nickname for Borussia Monchengladbach is Die Fohlen which literally means the foals. Borussia Monchengladbach is one of the most successful clubs in Germany holding the German title for 5 times. The DFB Pokal 3 times and the UEFA cup 2 times.
The are a lot of world class players with a Borussia Monchengladbach history such as: Thorgan Hazard, Effenberg, ter Stegen, BIerhoff, Matthaus, Heynckes, Reus and Elber.