VfL Wolfsburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 away from home on Saturday to end the Bundesliga campaign in 11th spot. A total of 11 wins – including eight on their travels – and 56 goals left the Wolves six points better off and a place higher than last season, while four points from a possible six under interim coach Daniel Bauer and his staff ensures the Green-and-Whites carry some momentum into their 29th Bundesliga season.
More facts and figures
VfL end winless run: After going nine league games without victory, the Wolves claimed their first win since beating Werder Bremen 2-1 away in March.
Favourite opponents: Saturday’s 1-0 win was VfL’s 24th Bundesliga victory over Borussia – their most against a top-flight side.
Nmecha the hero: VfL’s match-winner Lukas Nmecha received 50 percent of the votes in the final Man of the Match poll of the season. Second place went to Mohammed Amoura (15%), who set up Nmecha’s goal, while Kamil Grabara (10%) came third.
Squad debut: Despite not making an appearance on Saturday, it was still a special day for U19 defender Jan Bürger, who was named in the first team’s matchday squad for the first time.
Amoura leads the way: Amoura’s cross for Nmecha’s winner was his ninth assist of the season – the most of any VfL player. The striker has also registered more goals (and, as a result, more goal involvements) than any of his team-mates this term.
Head-to-head
Attempts: BMG 16 – VfL 17
Distance covered: BMG 113.78 km – VfL 116.69 km
Possession: BMG 59% – VfL 41%
Challenges won: BMG 50% – VfL 50%
Pass completion rate: BMG 86% – VfL 79%
Dribble success rate: BMG 40% – VfL 36%
Fastest player: Tomas Cvancara (BMG) 34.2 km/h – Jakub Kaminski (VfL) 34.4 km/h
Most distance covered: Julian Weigl (BMG) 11.37 km – Yannick Gerhardt (VfL) 11.88 km
