Highlights
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Derby delight for Leverkusen
An incredible game finishes with the visitors taking the spoils. Leverkusen's attacking pace saw them breeze into a three-goal lead before Gladbach pegged them back right at the end.
Full-time
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Well hello!
Stindl smashes his second in with a belting strike from outside the box and it's game on for the final couple of minutes!
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
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+ 2
Substitution
90'
Five minutes are to be added
Time for a final twist or two in this fascinating derby?
90'
Still searching
Gladbach are hitting the ball around well but struggling to get behind the well-staffed Leverkusen back line. They need another goal fast if they are to get anything from the match.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Furious final five required
Gladbach are attacking and Bensebaini heads over. If they could somehow force another goal it would make for a very interesting end.
82'
Stindl gives hope
Could there be a remarkable comeback on? Glabach's neat passing play finally breaks through the Leverkusen defence and Wolf cuts the ball back to Stindl, who converts coolly from the edge of the box.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
79'
Herrmann swings a free-kick in
Moments after coming on, Herrmann makes a dangerous delivery from a set piece but Hradecky punches it well clear.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
75'
The boy wonder is back
Florian Wirtz is brought on as a substitute - a moment that might please Leverkusen fans as much as the scoreline, with the remarkable talent having spent ten months out injured. England's Callum Hudson-Odoi also comes on as part of a triple swap.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
70'
Adli over
Leverkusen are supremely confident now and threatening to run away with this. Another quick attack causes problems and Adli has an effort deflected over by Itakura.
67'
Super sub Amiri strikes
A wonderful combination move ends in Nadiem Amiri sweeping the ball in from the edge of the box within minutes of coming onto the field. He runs over to embrace a delighted Xabi Alonso, with Leverkusen almost certain of the points now.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
64'
Happy Hlozek replaced
The Czech youngster had a hand in both Leverkusen goals but is substituted off for Nadiem Amiri.
64'
Substitution
Can Leverkusen keep the pace up?
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60'
Opening up?
After a spell of Gladbach pressure, Leverkusen take the game to the hosts again, with Hlozek shooting over. It's turning into a bit of an end-to-end affair with another 30 minutes to run.
56'
Triple change
Joe Scally is one of three players Daniel Farke introduces to try to turn this around. This is the first match of the season the American hasn't started.
56'
Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
55'
Gladbach pushing
The hosts have their first opportunities of the half. A Bensebaini shot is deflected behind, and they go close from the resulting corner with Elvedi landing a good headed effort.
52'
Hard-running Leverkusen
50'
Hlozek effort deflected over
The visitors have come roaring out looking to extend their lead. Hlozek takes aim from the edge of the area, but Itakura slides in to send it behind for a corner.
47'
Adli hits wide
The second goalscorer has the first chance of the second period, but hooks a shot well wide.
46'
Second half starts
We're away again with the hosts desperate to bounce back at Borussia Park.
Kick-off!
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Speedy Leverkusen race into half-time lead
Daniel Farke has the task of trying to inspire Gladbach back into the derby, while Leverkusen will be looking to pounce again on the break in the second period.
Half-time
45'
Two minutes of stoppage time indicated
It's been a great half for Bayer Leverkusen
43'
Adli doubles the lead
Another quick break, and its 2-0 to the visitors. Adli scores his first goal of the season, taking the ball past Elvedi to go one-on-one with Omlin and slotting past.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
42'
Frimpong scores - but it's offside
Leverkusen launch another quick attack that Gladbach just cannot get a handle on. Frimpong slots the ball in but Diaby had been offside before slotting the ball across to him.
38'
Alonso winning tactical battle so far
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.33
1.47
0
Goals
35'
Ngoumou has a go
The France under-21 international is making only his second start for Gladbach in the absence of Thuram. He is supplied by Hofmann on the right but can't quite hit the target from a tight angle.
Intriguing derby clash
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Omlin at the ready
Gladbach's new goalkeeper shows just why they signed him - rushing out to deny Frimpong when Leverkusen looked poised to score a second on the break.
24'
Test for Daniel Farke's Foals
Gladbach had controlled the game early on while looking a little wary of Leverkusen's pace. The away strike might force the hosts to throw more men forward.
21'
Leverkusen draw first blood
It had been a subdued start for Xabi Alonso's side, but they pounce on a quick attack. Hlozek turned and sent a shot into the post from the edge of the box. Bakker reacted first to put the visitors into the lead.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
17'
Foals on front foot
Possession (%)
5743
11'
Pressure building
The hosts have made the better of the opening stages. A Plea shot is turned behind for a corner and Weigl heads over from the resulting set-piece.
9'
Kone effort
Another Gladbach midfielder has a pop from distance. Kone's shot is hit straight at Hradecky, however.
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Weigl wants to strike
Julian Weigl is yet to find the net for Gladbach since joining on loan from Benfica. His early effort from outside the box goes well wide.
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Safe feet Omlin
The Swiss goalkeeper's comfort on the ball is one reason Gladbach signed him to replace Yann Sommer. He gets a few early touches in as Gladbach circulate the ball all around the pitch and Leverkusen chase.
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We're off
An eagerly awaited Rhine derby is underway as Leverkusen kick off.
Kick-off!
The players are out
The green, white and black flags are fluttering all across the stands at an expectant Borussia Park. Kick-off is imminent in the Rhine derby.
Team news
All the pre-match headlines had been about talented Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz - who has recovered from a ten-month injury nightmare. He could make his return today after being named on the bench. Jonas Omlin makes his first start in Gladbach's goal after signing from Montpellier to replace Yann Sommer.
Gladbach subs
Olschowsky, Friedrich, Herrmann, Wolf, Stindl, Netz, Jantschke, Scally, Neuhaus
Gladbach starting XI
Omlin - Lainer, Itakura, Elvedi, Bensebaini - Weigl, Kone - Hofmann, Kramer (c), Ngoumou - Plea
Leverkusen subs
Lunev, Lomb, Tah, Azmoun, Demirbay, Amiri, Hudson-Odoi, Sinkgraven, Wirtz, Bellarabi
Leverkusen starting XI
Hradecky (c) - Kossounou, Tapsoba, Hincapie - Frimpong, Andrich, Palacios, Bakker - Adli - Diaby, Hlozek
FOALS GALLOPING AT HOME
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IT'S DERBY DAY
Rub your hands together, Bundesliga fans, for the Rhine derby is almost upon us! Gladbach against Leverkusen rarely disappoints and we seem certain to be in for one more scintillating watch here.
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