Hamburger SV marked their return to the Bundesliga with a goalless draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Borussia-Park. The match proved largely uneventful, characterized by strong defensive organization from both sides and a scarcity of clear-cut scoring opportunities.
HSV, back in the top flight after a seven-year absence, displayed resilience but struggled to create sustained attacking momentum. Mönchengladbach controlled possession for much of the first half, though without seriously threatening the Hamburg defense. The visitors primarily focused on counter-attacking opportunities, which yielded limited results.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams largely maintaining defensive stability. Substitutions were made in an effort to inject fresh impetus into the game, but clear chances remained sparse. A late goal for HSV was disallowed after a clear offside ruling against William Mikelbrencis.
Hamburger SV will next face local rivals FC St. Pauli in a highly anticipated derby on Friday, while Borussia Mönchengladbach travel to play VfB Stuttgart the following day.