Borussia were beaten by a 44th minute goal in Mainz despite having the better of the chances and much more of the play, especially in the first half.

Borussia coach Michael Frontzeck will be without Karim Matmour for the difficult trip to Mainz on Sunday.

With the away game in Mainz not until Sunday (1530 CET), Borussia have a day longer than usual to prepare for their next fixture.

Twenty-four hours after the 4-3 win over Werder Bremen the Borussia dressing room was empty except for the club doctor, the physiotherapist and the player who bagged two goals.

A magnificent first-half performance and an outstanding Raul Bobadilla saw Borussia to a 4-3 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday afternoon.

"We have a lot of respect for Werder Bremen", said Michael Frontzeck at today's press conference ahead of Saturday's BORUSSIA PARK clash (1530 CET).

A point away to the side that finished fourth last season, another clean sheet and a game Borussia dominated in phases – there were some positive aspects yesterday.

Borussia played out a goalless draw away to Hertha BSC Berlin after Juan Arango missed an opportunity to claim all three points from the penalty spot just before the interval.

Michael Frontzeck will not decide whether his 100th game as a Bundesliga coach is a reason to celebrate until after Saturday's away game against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Borussia Mönchengladbach are to participate in the aid effort for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti by making a donation.

Preparations for Saturday's away clash with Hertha BSC Berlin began at the BORUSSIA PARK today. And it looks as if the club's injury problems are easing somewhat.

The start of the second half of the season was a flop, that much is certain. The start into the future, however, was a success, at least for Patrick Herrmann and Fabian Bäcker.

A vast improvement in the second half was not enough to prevent Borussia slipping to a 2-1 home defeat against Bochum on Saturday afternoon. Fabian Bäcker got the goal for Michael Frontzeck's men.

Roberto Colautti is likely to miss the match against Bochum, Borussia coach Michael Frontzeck announced at today's press conference.

Borussia will be without striker Rob Friend for the first two matches after the winter break. The Canadian suffered a cut heel during the Winter Cup in Düsseldorf.

Borussia brought their winter preparations to a successful conclusion on Sunday, beating VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 and home side Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-0 in the final to lift the Winter Cup.

The dress rehearsal for next Saturday's Bundesliga restart against VfL Bochum (BORUSSIA PARK, 1530 CET) will take place under roof cover.

Apart from the Borussia handballers' Christmas party there was not a lot happening at the BORUSSIA PARK on Sunday, as the players are on their deserved Christmas break.

In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter Borussia took a 2-1 lead before eventually losing 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen, who go into the winter break top of the table. Roel Brouwers and Dante got the goals for Borussia.

Bayer Leverkusen have yet to lose a game this season, but Borussia travel to the BayArena on Saturday with justified hopes of getting a result.

Only four more sleeps to go – until Borussia's final game before the winter break. On Saturday Borussia travel to current league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, the league's only still undefeated team.

Hot off the press, the Day at the BORUSSIA PARK news sheet lay punctually in its training-ground pigeonhole on Sunday morning, but there were no spectators, and thus readers, around.

Borussia beat Hannover 5-3 in a very entertaining Bundesliga game on Saturday afternoon. Rob Friend and Michael Bradley were on target for Borussia – along with three Hannover players!

At the press conference ahead of Saturday's visit of Hannover 96, Michael Frontzeck had words of praise for the Borussia supporters and caution about their Lower Saxony opponents.

When the opposition coach admits after the match that the luckier team won, not the better one, that tells you a lot about how the game went.

A set piece ultimately proved Borussia's downfall in a 2-1 defeat at Bayern Munich on Friday evening after defender Roel Brouwers had drawn them level in the first half.

At today's press conference ahead of the away clash at Bayern Munich (Friday, 2030 CET) head coach Michael Frontzeck chose to look forward rather than back.

Borussia's season has so far been shaped by three different runs. After the defeat of Schalke 04 the team are on another winning streak.

Borussia ran out 1-0 winners against Schalke 04 on Saturday evening thanks to a very well created goal scored by Marco Reus.

"I won't be changing much", said Borussia coach Michael Frontzeck at today's press conference ahead of Saturday's visit of Schalke 04 (1830 CET). There are likely to be some changes to the squad, however.