Borussia Mönchengladbach drew 1-1 with Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, while Bence Siniša scored for Gladbach but Mainz equaled their score.
Mainz had won the previous game against Borussia Dortmund and were looking to extend their lead. However, they were unlucky not to get a goal from their first shot on target as Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Christian Schmid saved a penalty kick from the right side by Mainz keeper Andreas Schleicher.
The second half saw both teams struggling to find any goals, with neither team managing to break down Mainz's defense. The match ended with a draw, with both teams having equal chances to score.
Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Javi Martinez was among those who came close to scoring, but he couldn't make it count as Mainz midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger scored his first goal of the season.
In the other match, Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 with Eintracht Frankfurt. The match started off brightly as Dortmund took the lead through a penalty kick from captain Robert Lewandowski. However, Eintracht Frankfurt struck back quickly, thanks to goals from Mario Gotze and Thomas Müller. After the break, Dortmund continued to press hard and eventually scored a third goal through a penalty kick from center-back Timo Werner.
Both sides struggled to find any goals, with each team trying to create chances that would allow them to score. The match went to extra time, where Dortmund managed to win the shootout and secure the victory.
Overall, both games were closely contested, with both teams displaying excellent teamwork and physicality throughout the entire match. The draws were a testament to the resilience of both teams, and the determination of their players to come out victorious.