The match began with both teams cautiously assessing each other, with few dangerous moves until the 15th minute when Vini Jr. attempted a left-footed shot from inside the area that went high.
The game began evenly, with both sides creating chances. Ousmane Dembele and Marcel Sabitzer from Dortmund had opportunities to score, but the match remained goalless until the 36th minute.
Xinhua reports that BVB responded strongly, keeping Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann busy, with Marcel Sabitzer and Donyell Malen coming close to scoring
"After our unexpected exit from the German Cup, we're still in a state of devastation. It's truly shocking, and not what we anticipated," expressed 34-year-old Thomas Muller.
The BVB started brightly on the road as Ramy Bensebaini sent a first warning in the sixth minute before Hummels broke the deadlock, nodding home Julian Brandt's whipped corner into the box with 11 minutes into the match, reports Xinhua.
Monchengladbach had the better start on the road as Marcus Thuram wasted Jonas Hofmann's square pass in the box with just two minutes gone on Tuesday, Xinhua news reports
Tuchel moves to Stamford Bridge following a two-and-a-half year spell at French champions PSG, which came to an end last month. He will be the first German to manage Chelsea and arrives having guided PSG
