Borussia Mönchengladbach beats VfL Bochum 1-0 to help escape relegation.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have secured their place in the Bundesliga after defeating VfL Bochum 1-0 on Saturday, helping them avoid relegation.

The victory was all the more impressive given that Borussia Mönchengladbach had been struggling in recent weeks and were facing the threat of being relegated from the top flight. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating chances but it was Borussia Mönchengladbach who eventually broke the deadlock in the 57th minute through a well-taken goal by Robert Lewandowski.

Despite the defeat, VfL Bochum manager Thomas Tuchel was proud of his team's performance and praised the work ethic shown by his players.

"It was a tough game for us but we played our hearts out," said Tuchel. "We gave everything we had and I'm proud of my players."

For Borussia Mönchengladbach, the win was a huge relief as they will now focus on their remaining games and try to secure a spot in the Europa League next season.

"Congratulations to Borussia Mönchengladbach," said Tuchel. "It's a big achievement for them and for me personally it's also a big achievement."

Overall, it was a fantastic result for Borussia Mönchengladbach and one that will give them plenty of confidence heading into the rest of the season. They now face the task of securing a spot in the Europa League next season, but with the win against VfL Bochum behind them, there is no doubt that they can achieve this feat.