Overview

• Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-2, overturning an early deficit with three goals in nine minutes before halftime, exposing Gladbach's defensive vulnerabilities.
• Niko Kovač's Dortmund has shown marked improvement, earning 16 points in 10 Bundesliga matches since his February appointment, and now sits just four points from a Champions League spot.
• Winter signings Carney Chukwuemeka and Daniel Svensson have been pivotal to Dortmund's resurgence, with Chukwuemeka praised as a game-changer and Svensson scoring his first goal for the club in the victory.
• Gladbach, now seventh with 44 points, has already surpassed its points totals from the past two seasons but must address defensive frailties to achieve its goal of exceeding 50 points for the first time since 2019/20.
• Despite the loss, Gladbach retains a slim chance of European qualification but must navigate a challenging schedule in the final matches, including a clash with Bayern Munich.