El Mala scores winner as Gladbach loses derby to Cologne
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Cologne defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 in the Rhine Derby on October 11, 2026. Saïd El Mala scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute, following a previous equalizer from Gladbach's Joe Scally. The match was marred by fan disruptions, including the throwing of fireworks and flares, which caused a brief delay. This loss marks Gladbach's fifth consecutive defeat this season, leaving them at the bottom of the Bundesliga table. Meanwhile, Cologne moves seven points ahead of them in mid-table.
- •Saïd El Mala scored the winning goal for Cologne.
- •Joe Scally equalized for Gladbach late in the first half.
- •Match delayed briefly due to fan disruptions.
- •Gladbach has lost all five matches this season.
- •Cologne currently stands mid-table, seven points ahead of Gladbach.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Cologne's El Mala ruins Blessin's Gladbach baptism as fans misbehave
"Cologne's Saïd El Mala scored a sublime winner as new Borussia Mönchengladbach coach Alexander Blessin saw the Bundesliga's bottom side lose the derby 2-1 on Sunday - their fifth loss in five games so far this season. Fireworks and flares were thrown by fans towards the pitch and stands at times during the passionate Rhine Derby, causing a short second-half delay, but calm was restored.
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