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title: "Borussia Monchengladbach in pictures"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2015/08/01/borussia-monchengladbach-in-pictures/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "Matchday"
published: "2015-08-01T15:54:57Z"
modified: "2015-08-13T09:16:01Z"
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# Borussia Monchengladbach in pictures

Newcastle United ended their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat at home to Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach. The result was disappointing, the performance was definitely an improvement on last year – though that’s not saying much.

Gabriel Obertan caused problems throughout with his pace and got into dangerous positions on a number of occasions though his end product is woeful and he didn’t create many chances despite the good positions.

Gini Wijnaldum was impressive in midfield on his home debut, while Aleksandar Mitrovic and Moussa Sissoko both hit the woodwork from positions that they probably should have been finishing from.

So, heading into next weekend, there is certainly a bit of rustiness to shake off, but there are signs of improvement. Here are some photos from today’s game:

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482641808.jpg)

Steve McClaren, alongside Ian Cathro, watching on from the stands.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482641804.jpg)

Jack Colback goes shoulder-to-shoulder with Brazilian forward Raffael.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482641800.jpg)

Papiss Cisse applies some pressure to Swiss international Granit Xhaka early on.

![Christian Verheyen/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482647674.jpg)

Tony Jantschke and Papiss Cisse battle for an aerial ball.

![Christian Verheyen/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482647690.jpg)

Georginio Wijnaldum attempts to close down Granit Xhaka.

![Serena Taylor/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648402.jpg)

A top performance by Gabby, who used his pace to beat players constantly – though his end product was poor.

![Serena Taylor/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648412.jpg)

Daryl Janmaat on the ball, looking to play a cross to his Newcastle teammates.

![Serena Taylor/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648438.jpg)

Massadio Haidara is challenged for the ball.

![Serena Taylor/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648424.jpg)     ![Serena Taylor/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648436.jpg)

New boy Chancel Mbemba applauds the Newcastle fans as Steve McClaren returns to the touchline.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648456.jpg)![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648444.jpg)

Mbemba with some fancy footwork on his debut to beat Fabian Johnson.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648446.jpg)

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648478.jpg)

Olivier Kemen and Aleksandar Mitrovic look on from the bench.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648470.jpg)

Moussa Sissoko arranges the wall ahead of Gladbach’s free-kick.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/GettyImages-482648588.jpg)

Aleksandar Mitrovic closes down Gladbach ‘keeper Yann Sommer.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images](https://readeverything.co/readnewcastle/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2015/08/482648628.jpg)

Thorgan Hazard, the brother of Eden, celebrates scoring the winner at St James’ Park.