Tillman and Leverkusen Travel to Scally and Gladbach in the Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach meet Saturday at Borussia-Park in a Bundesliga clash featuring American talent on both sides, with Malik Tillman lining up for the visitors and Joe Scally expected to start for the hosts.
Tillman arrives in red-hot form, having scored three goals in his last three matches. The 23-year-old midfielder netted a brace against Villarreal in the Champions League before adding another in Leverkusen's 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. His clinical finish from inside the penalty area doubled Leverkusen's lead just before halftime, showcasing the composure that has made him instrumental to their recent resurgence.
"It's about time I scored more often," Tillman said following the Frankfurt victory. "We didn't start the year so well, but I think we're slowly finding our feet again."
Indeed, Leverkusen have won four consecutive matches after opening 2026 with three straight defeats. They currently sit sixth with 35 points, just four behind fourth-placed Stuttgart.
Scally's Gladbach, meanwhile, are struggling in 12th place with 21 points and winless in four matches. Fellow American Gio Reyna remains doubtful after missing their last fixture with muscular problems, leaving Scally as the lone U.S. representative for the hosts. Gladbach will hope to snap their poor run against a Leverkusen side unbeaten in 12 consecutive meetings.
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