Berlin (Germany), Oct 24 (NationPress) Borussia Monchengladbach will attempt to harness determination and solidarity against Bayern Munich this Saturday, marking a stark contrast between a beleaguered team at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings and the dominant champions.

Having gone through seven consecutive matches without a win, Gladbach is currently the only team yet to secure a victory this season. The club is grappling with numerous challenges, including defensive vulnerabilities, injuries to key forwards Tim Kleindienst and Robin Hack, and escalating concerns about relegation.

What used to be a heated rivalry during the 1970s and '80s has now turned into a significant imbalance. Bayern arrives with impressive momentum, while Gladbach is in disarray, lacking a permanent coach and still recovering from the recent departures of coach Gerardo Seoane and sporting director Roland Virkus.

Interim coach Eugen Polanski, who has been elevated from the under-23 squad, has called upon his players to exhibit grit and determination. "Engage in tackles, run tirelessly, and fulfill the fundamental demands of the game," the 39-year-old stated before the 115th clash between the two teams.

New sporting director Rouven Schroder has taken residence in the club hotel, accompanying the team during meals and training sessions as he gears up for a potential winter transfer revamp. "I am still in a supportive capacity, familiarizing myself with the environment," he commented. "However, we must be prepared to make moves during the break. The team is aware of what is at stake."

Gladbach is enduring a record-breaking 14 league matches without a win, placing them at the bottom of the table. Nevertheless, their fans remain steadfast in their support, with Polanski expressing optimism about the players' mindset. "Bayern does not do anything extraordinary," he noted. "They simply execute everything flawlessly."

In a separate announcement, Bayern Munich confirmed the contract extension of head coach Vincent Kompany, ensuring his presence until June 2029. This news follows the club's 2-1 triumph over Borussia Dortmund in 'Der Klassiker' and just a day before their UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge.

The 39-year-old Belgian, who joined Bayern in the summer of 2024 after departing from Burnley, has made a remarkable impact in Munich. In his inaugural season, he led the Bavarians back to Bundesliga dominance, reclaiming the title from Bayer Leverkusen and securing the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup earlier this year. His leadership has propelled Bayern to its most successful start to a season, winning all twelve competitive matches thus far and establishing a new club record.