Borussia Monchengladbach to face RB Leipzig in Bundesliga opener

The 2026-2027 Bundesliga season begins with Borussia Monchengladbach facing RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena. Monchengladbach coach Eugen Polanski plans to rely on a defensive core featuring Kevin Diks and Ko Itakura. Polanski noted that Itakura’s familiarity with the club’s working style makes him a reliable starter. While the team welcomes the return of captain Tim Kleindienst, Jens Castrop and Yukhym Konoplia remain sidelined due to injuries.

Historically, RB Leipzig holds an advantage in this matchup, winning 11 of their 20 previous encounters. However, Monchengladbach enters the season with strong momentum, having won their last five matches.

In terms of league-wide market value, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund lead the Bundesliga with squads valued at approximately EUR 1.05 billion each. RB Leipzig follows in third place with a valuation of EUR 506.35 million. Monchengladbach ranks 12th among the 18 participating teams, with a total squad market value of EUR 129.05 million.