Borussia Mönchengladbach thrashed FC Augsburg 4-0 in a dominant Bundesliga performance, securing a much-needed win to boost their top-four aspirations. The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute through a Marcus Thuram header, before a double from Florian Neuhaus and a late strike from Patrick Herrmann sealed the result. The convincing win sends a statement of intent from Mönchengladbach, who are within striking distance of European qualification places.