Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a hard-fought victory over FC Augsburg on Sunday afternoon as they recorded a 2-1 win at the Veltins-Arena.
The game was a closely contested affair from start to finish, with both teams showing their attacking prowess throughout. However, it was Borussia Mönchengladbach who emerged victorious in the end, thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Nabil Bentaleb.
Fernandes put his side ahead early on through a deflected shot that looped over the wall and into the top corner of the net. The Brazilian's goal came just three minutes after the opening whistle had been blown, setting the tone for what would be a tense first half.
However, FC Augsburg refused to go down without a fight and managed to level things up shortly before the break. A long-range effort from Thomas Delaney gave the visitors hope of snatching a point from the game, but Borussia Mönchengladbach were able to hold firm and secure their place in the top four.
In the second half, Borussia Mönchengladbach increased their lead when Bruno Fernandes curled a beautiful free-kick past theFC Augsburg goalkeeper to make it 2-1. The German side were unable to respond, however, and conceded another late goal through Nabil Bentaleb to seal their win.
Overall, it was a tough battle between two strong sides, with both teams showing great skill and determination throughout. However, it was clear that Borussia Mönchengladbach were the better team on the day and deserved to come out on top.
With the win, Borussia Mönchengladbach remain firmly in contention for a top-four finish in the Bundesliga table, while FC Augsburg will be disappointed with their performance against a quality opponent.