Blessin’s hometown win lifts Gladbach but leaves pressure ahead of cup

On Friday evening, Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach Alexander Blessin oversaw a dramatic 3‑2 comeback to secure the club’s first Bundesliga victory of the season, ending a six‑match winless run against VfB Stuttgart at the MHPArena in front of his own family who travelled to watch the moment.

The match saw Gladbach overturn a one‑goal deficit to clinch three points. The 3‑2 scoreline snapped a six‑match losing streak that had plagued the team since the campaign began. Blessin, who has only been in charge for two of those fixtures, praised the squad’s resilience.

Family in the stands

The 53‑year‑old Stuttgart native celebrated the breakthrough in his hometown, with several relatives seated in the MHPArena. After the final whistle he climbed into the stands to greet them, underscoring the personal significance of the win.

When asked about the emotional weight of winning in his birthplace, Blessin replied, “I’m simply happy for the team. We’ve had six games without a win. Granted, I’ve only been involved in two of them, but you could naturally sense the gloomy mood a little.” He added, “To be perfectly honest, I really don’t care where the points come from. It’s nice that the family is here and that we can celebrate together, but what matters for us as a club is getting these three points.”

Stuttgart must avoid historic loss as Gladbach visit Bad Cannstatt

Cup tie on Tuesday

A reporter then asked whether Blessin might take a short break with his family. The coach reminded everyone of the club’s DFB‑Pokal assignment on Tuesday, a tie against Karlsruher SC. He confirmed the squad will spend the night in Stuttgart, fly back the next day and will not have a day off.

With only three days to prepare for the cup match, Blessin stressed the need for focused training. “To produce the same performance again, we need good preparation. That’s why there won’t be a day off,” he said.

The victory also ensured Gladbach avoided becoming the first Bundesliga side to lose their opening seven fixtures. Nevertheless, the team remains rooted to the bottom of the table, with considerable work still required to escape their precarious position.

Blessin’s hometown celebration may have been emotional, but he made clear that personal sentiment will not interfere with the club’s demanding schedule ahead.