

Borussia Mönchengladbach II Crush Union Solingen 6-0 in International Friendly
Borussia Mönchengladbach II delivered a devastating attacking display as they thrashed Union Solingen 6-0 in an international club friendly on 27 June 2026 at the Mönchengladbach training ground. The home side were in ruthless form from the first minute, leaving Union Solingen with no answer to their pace and precision.
Match Report
The friendly was played behind closed doors but that did not dampen the intensity of Borussia Mönchengladbach II’s performance. They opened the scoring inside five minutes after a defensive mix-up allowed their striker to round the goalkeeper. From there, the floodgates opened. By half-time, the score was 4-0, with two goals coming from set-pieces and two from open play. The second half was more controlled, but the home side added two more – one a stunning long-range effort – to complete the rout.
Key Moments
- 4' – Goal: Quick pressure forced a defensive error, and the finish was clinical.
- 17' – Goal: A free-kick from the left flank found an unmarked head in the box.
- 33' – Goal: A counter-attack finished with a low drive into the far corner.
- 42' – Goal: A penalty after a foul in the box gave the home side a four-goal lead.
- 59' – Goal: A powerful strike from 25 yards sailed into the top corner.
- 78' – Goal: A tap-in from a deflected cross rounded out the scoring.
Performance Analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach II dominated every aspect of the game – possession, shots, and chances created. Union Solingen rarely threatened, managing only one shot on target throughout. The friendly served as excellent preparation for the upcoming season for the home side, while Union Solingen will look to learn from the heavy defeat.
Notable Players
The Borussia Mönchengladbach II attack was spearheaded by a young striker who scored a hat-trick, while the midfield duo controlled the tempo. Union Solingen’s goalkeeper made several saves but was ultimately overpowered.