Brentford and Borussia Mönchengladbach played out an exciting 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly at Brentford Community Stadium on August 8, 2025. The match was notable for its three second-half goals and competitive intensity as both teams prepared for the upcoming season.
Match Summary and Goals
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30th minute: Borussia Mönchengladbach took the lead through Grant-Leon Ranos, who scored with a close-range right-footed finish.
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69th minute: Brentford equalized when Fábio Carvalho scored from inside the box following a set-piece situation.
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70th minute: Mikkel Damsgaard quickly put Brentford ahead, firing a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner.
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86th minute: Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a 2-2 draw thanks to a long-range right-footed strike from Franck Honorat, assisted by Robin Hack.
Key Moments and Performances
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Brentford showed resilience to come back immediately after conceding, with Carvalho and Damsgaard making a significant impact.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach demonstrated quality and persistence, notably with Ranos opening the scoring early and Honorat’s late equalizer.
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Both teams had several goal attempts and chances creating a back-and-forth encounter, with Brentford enjoying home support from an attendance of around 11,000.
Tactical and Fan Perspectives
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The match saw good attacking play from both sides, with effective use of set pieces and long-range shooting.
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Defensive lapses allowed goals for both teams, but overall the game served as a valuable test of fitness and tactical setups ahead of the new season.
