The 2018-19 campaign delivered a strong European return for Borussia Mönchengladbach as Die Fohlen clinched a 5th-place finish in the Bundesliga, securing a coveted spot in the Europa League group stage. Leading the charge was the club's new record signing, Alassane Pléa, whose 12 league goals (15 total, including a debut hat-trick in the DFB-Pokal) proved vital in his sensational first season. It was a competitive year built on the attacking threat of Pléa and Thorgan Hazard that saw the team secure their place among the league's top sides and remains a defining chapter in their consistent push for continental football.