Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a narrow 1-0 home victory over 1. FC Union Berlin at Borussia-Park in the Bundesliga on February 28, 2026. This hard-fought win provided Gladbach with three crucial points to ease their mid-table concerns and compounded Union Berlin's relegation fears. The only goal of a tight contest came just after the hour mark, a scrappy finish from a goalmouth scramble following a corner. The match was characterized by few clear-cut chances, with both teams cautious and defensively organized. Union Berlin had a late chance to equalize, but the Gladbach goalkeeper made a vital save to preserve the clean sheet and the win. The result moved Gladbach further away from the Bundesliga's bottom places, while Union Berlin remained entrenched in the relegation battle. After the match, the Gladbach manager acknowledged it was not a pretty performance but praised the result, and the Union Berlin coach lamented his team's inability to convert their limited opportunities. The starting lineups featured two teams set up not to lose, with the deadlock broken by a moment of set-piece chaos.