Granit Xhaka praised his side's "pure mentality" as Florian Wirtz's goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

Bundesliga: Champions Bayer Leverkusen start season with last-gasp Florian Wirtz win

A makeshift Bayern Munich team conceded two goals in four minutes to suffer a shock 2-1 loss to visitors Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday as the Bundesliga resumed following a three-week winter break.

Borussia Moenchengladbach score two goals in four minutes to stun Bayern Munich in Bundesliga

Borussia Moenchengladbach sensationally struck three times in the opening 21 minutes to demolish German champions Bayern Munich 5-0 on Wednesday and dump them out of the German Cup second round following their heaviest defeat in the competition.

German Cup: Borussia Moenchengladbach hammer Bayern Munich 5-0 to enter third round

German club Borussia Monchengladbach are set to name Xabi Alonso as their new manager, as per Bild's report. ALSO READ: 'Important for players other than Leo to score goals', says Ronald Koeman The club's current manager, Marco Rose, is heading to Borussia Dortmund this summers.

Xabi Alonso to be named the new manager of Borussia Monchengladbach: Reports

Real Madrid topped the group after beating Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0 in their best performance in UEFA Champions League this season. Zinedine Zidane's side were nearly knocked out after losing twice against Shakhtar making it a crucial win over Moenchengladbach.

Benzema's brace helps Real Madrid beat Gladbach and progress into next round

Real Madrid is set to take on Borussia Mönchengladbach in a crucial Champions League clash that will decide the fate of the Spanish giants. A draw will be enough for Zinedine Zidane's team if Shakhtar Donetsk loses at Inter Milan.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Mönchengladbach, Champions League Live Streaming: When and where to watch RMA vs MÖN match?

Borussia Dortmund's fading Bundesliga title hopes suffered another setback on Monday when captain Marco Reus was banned for two matches and Marius Wolf for three following their red cards in Saturday's 4-2 home defeat by Schalke 04.

Dortmund's Marco Reus banned for two matches, Marius Wolf for three

Gladbach were held to a 1-1 draw home to Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday and play Hertha Berlin on Friday

'Wouldn't happen to Bayern', fumes Gladbach boss

Manchester City drew with Celtic 3-3 in the other group game to stay second on four points

Champions League: Barcelona beat Gladbach 2-1