In the 18th round of the Bundesliga, a match took place with Bayer Leverkusen hosting Borussia Mönchengladbach at home. As the reigning champions, Leverkusen has maintained an impressive record this season, securing 11 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss in their first 17 league matches. This outstanding performance has placed them second in the standings, with a very small gap from the top team, Bayern Munich. At the beginning of the season, Leverkusen was significantly behind Bayern, but they have been steadily closing the gap with their recent excellent form, putting immense pressure on Bayern. Leverkusen has won all of their last 10 matches, showing great momentum. In this match against Mönchengladbach, Leverkusen once again emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to 11 games! Alonso is truly remarkable! For this game, Leverkusen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Hložek led the attack upfront. The attacking trio of Nathan Ake, Wirtz, and Teryho joined forces. Andrich and Xhaka formed the double pivot in midfield. Arthur, Jonathan Tah, Tapsoba, and Grimaldo made up the four-man defense. Hradecky started as the goalkeeper. Palacios, Hofmann, and Frimpong were on standby on the bench. Leverkusen opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Wirtz, relying on his superb individual skills, forced his way through the defenders, dribbled into the penalty area, and scored with a low shot. In the second half, Wirtz capitalized on a penalty opportunity to extend the lead. In the 75th minute, Wirtz provided a precise assist, setting up Hložek for a one-on-one chance, which he calmly converted to put the game…

Why does Bayern always "crash" against Mönchengladbach? Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga powerhouse with a fearsome record and countless honors, strangely finds itself stumbling against a team with far less prestige - Borussia Mönchengladbach. Statistics show that Mönchengladbach is not only the team Bayern loses to most often but also the only team in Bundesliga history to have an advantage over them. With Bayern's strength, what gives Mönchengladbach the edge? Is this a coincidence or is there something more at play? This "rivalry showdown" makes one wonder: Is Bayern still stable this time? Let's first discuss Bayern's current situation. For a team that has long dominated the Bundesliga, last season's "big four empty-handed" was a disgrace. No league title, no German Cup, let alone the Champions League. Tuchel took over as coach but did not bring about the expected qualitative change; instead, due to various issues, they lost their 11-year championship streak. This season, after changing coaches, Bayern temporarily leads the standings with an 11-3-1 win-loss-draw record, but this lead is not secure, especially before the winter break when they surprisingly lost to Mainz, a relegation-threatened team, which really made people nervous. What's even more worrying is Bayern's injury problems. Just after the winter break, the team received bad news: as many as eight players were out due to injuries, including midfield core Musiala. This season is not only a rebuilding period for Bayern but also a test. It's clearly not easy to maintain dominance in multiple competitions. Many may wonder how Mönchengladbach, a team that has consistently been in the…

Bundesliga + Serie A: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayern Munich I've been looking forward to this match since last month, with Borussia Mönchengladbach hosting Bayern Munich at home. This season, Mönchengladbach has performed exceptionally well at home, aside from losing their first two home games at the start of the season. They have secured five wins and one draw in the following six home matches, a performance that is commendable in the Bundesliga, especially considering Mönchengladbach's mid-tier status. However, Mönchengladbach has a unique characteristic; they always seem to get fired up when facing Bayern, delivering thrilling matches where the players perform as if injected with adrenaline. I believe Coach Kompany might have a headache today, as I anticipate Mönchengladbach has a chance to upset Bayern. If not, they should at least be able to hold their ground. Prediction: Win by 2 goals or more Details: 2-1/2-2/2-3 Format: 3, 4, 5 A-League Match 003 Date: January 11th, Time: 16:35 Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: Draw or Away Win with a handicap of -1 Details: 1-1/2-1/2-2 Format: 2, 3, 4 A-League Match 004 Date: January 11th, Time: 18:45 Perth Glory vs Auckland City FC Prediction: Away Win Details: 0-2/0-3/0-4 Format: 2, 3, 4 Serie A Match 009 Date: January 11th, Time: 22:00 Udinese vs Atalanta Prediction: Away Win Details: 0-2/1-2/2-3 Format: 2, 3, 5 Serie A Match 022 Date: January 12th, Time: 01:00 Torino vs Juventus Prediction: Home Win or Draw with a handicap of +1 Details: 0-0/1-0/1-1 Format: 2, 3, 4 Ligue 1 Match 027 Date: January 12th, Time: 02:00…