Gittens, who scored an excellent solo goal in last week's 1-1 draw against Bayern, dribbled past three Gladbach defenders and blasted a shot in off the crossbar after 64 minutes to put Dortmund ahead.

Six minutes later, Pascal Gross held Tim Kleindienst away from a looping cross just inches from goal.

The hold was unnecessary as Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel got his fingers to the ball but a penalty was given on VAR review, with Kevin Stoeger converting.

Subbed on in the 89th minute, Gladbach's Tomas Cvancara was sent off after picking up two yellows inside one stoppage-time minute, but the hosts held on to grab a point.

Dortmund have now drawn two and lost four of six away games this season.