Last season: did not qualify
European Cup best: runners-up (1977)
Who's in charge? A defender who plied his trade under Klopp at Mainz, former Salzburg coach Marco Rose has got his charges playing dynamic football. Fair to say he has made a real impression in his first season and a half at the helm.
Their campaign in ten words: Goals come easily for a side who play without fear.
James Thorogood, UEFA.com Mönchengladbach reporter: History was made in Madrid on Matchday 6 despite Gladbach’s loss. In their third UEFA Champions League campaign, the Foals’ courageous and captivating brand of football attested to their ambition of progressing from such a challenging group. They needed help to get over the line, but are fully deserving of a place in the last 16.