Gladbach end 6-game losing streak with 3-2 comeback win vs Stuttgart
Synopsis
Gladbach were one loss away from etching their name into Bundesliga history for all the wrong reasons — seven straight opening defeats. Instead, inspired by Wael Mohya's dribbling and two goals from Joe Scally, they turned a first-minute deficit into a 3-2 win over Stuttgart, finally opening their points tally on matchday seven.
Key Takeaways
Borussia Mönchengladbach beat VfB Stuttgart 3-2 on 24 October to claim their first Bundesliga points of the season.
The victory ended a six-match losing run and prevented Gladbach from setting a record of seven consecutive opening-day defeats .
Wael Mohya was the creative inspiration, scoring once and assisting the winner; Joe Scally scored twice.
Ermedin Demirovic scored both of Stuttgart's goals but his second-half header was not enough to rescue a point.
Gladbach remain bottom of the Bundesliga with 3 points from 7 matches ; Stuttgart are 14th with 6 points .
Sporting director Rouven Schroeder described the result as 'a relief for the entire club' but stressed it 'can only be a starting point.'
Borussia Mönchengladbach ended a torrid start to their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-2 comeback victory over VfB Stuttgart on Friday, 24 October, claiming their first points of the season and narrowly avoiding a historic unwanted record. The result snapped a six-match losing run that had left Gladbach staring at the bottom of the table.
The Stakes: Avoiding Bundesliga Infamy
Going into the fixture, Gladbach had lost each of their opening six Bundesliga matches — leaving them one defeat away from becoming the first club in Bundesliga history to open a season with seven consecutive losses. The pressure on the club, players, and coaching staff heading into the Stuttgart clash was immense.
How the Match Unfolded
Stuttgart drew first blood as early as the fifth minute, when Ermedin Demirovic struck from distance after a pass from Dzenan Pejcinovic. Gladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas got a hand to the effort but could not keep it out. The hosts continued to threaten through Pejcinovic and Lorenz Assignon, but Gladbach gradually clawed their way back into the contest.
Joe Scally levelled matters in the 38th minute, cleverly redirecting Zento Uno's effort into the net with his heel. Gladbach came close to a first-half lead, but Stuttgart goalkeeper Dennis Seimen denied Florian Neuhaus, while Wael Mohya rattled the crossbar.
Mohya Inspires the Turnaround
The visitors carried their momentum into the second half. In the 51st minute, Mohya beat two defenders with a skilful dribble and teed up Shuto Machino, who finished emphatically into the top corner to put Gladbach ahead. Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness responded with a triple substitution, introducing Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, and Bilal El Khannouss in search of a response.
However, Gladbach extended their advantage in the 66th minute. Seimen failed to hold Mohya's low effort; Ramon Hendriks cleared off the line but Scally regained possession near the right post and squared it back for Mohya, who bundled it home from close range. Demirovic gave Stuttgart a lifeline in the 83rd minute, heading home Leweling's cross to make it 3-2, but Gladbach held firm to secure the win.
What the Club Said
Gladbach sporting director Rouven Schroeder was visibly relieved after the final whistle. 'A lot of pressure has been lifted. The players have fully rewarded themselves today. We invested more in the game and showed greater passion,' he said. Schroeder was quick to temper any euphoria, adding: 'The win is a relief for the entire club, but it can only be a starting point.'
Standings and What Comes Next
Despite the victory, Gladbach remain rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga with just three points from seven matches. Stuttgart, meanwhile, slip to 14th place with six points after suffering their fifth league defeat of the campaign. For Gladbach, this result must now serve as a springboard — the real test will be whether they can build on it in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
And Gladbach's stakeholders know it — three points from seven matches still leaves them deep in the relegation zone. What Friday's result does is remove the psychological weight of an imminent record and give the squad a reference point for what belief and pressing intensity can produce. The more telling question is structural: Gladbach's defensive fragility and slow starts have been consistent across all seven fixtures, and Stuttgart, who are no flyers themselves, still carved out two goals. If the Schroeder-led rebuild is to mean anything, this must be the first data point in a run, not an isolated outlier in an otherwise doomed campaign.
NationPress
24 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Borussia Mönchengladbach avoid a Bundesliga record with this win?
Yes. Gladbach's 3-2 win over Stuttgart on 24 October prevented them from becoming the first club in Bundesliga history to lose their opening seven matches of a season. They had lost each of their first six games before this result.
Who scored for Gladbach in the 3-2 win over Stuttgart?
Joe Scally scored twice and Wael Mohya added a third for Gladbach. Scally opened the scoring with a heel redirect in the 38th minute, Shuto Machino made it 2-1 after a Mohya assist in the 51st minute, and Mohya bundled home the third in the 66th minute.
Who scored for Stuttgart in the match?
Ermedin Demirovic scored both of Stuttgart's goals — an early strike from distance in the fifth minute and a header in the 83rd minute. His late goal set up a tense finish but was not enough to earn a point.
Where do Gladbach and Stuttgart stand in the Bundesliga after this result?
Gladbach remain bottom of the Bundesliga with three points from seven matches, while Stuttgart drop to 14th place with six points after suffering their fifth league defeat of the season.
What did Gladbach's sporting director say after the win?
Sporting director Rouven Schroeder said the pressure on the squad had been lifted and praised the players' passion and investment in the game. He cautioned, however, that the result 'can only be a starting point' for the club's season.
