El Mala shines as Köln edges Gladbach in Rhine derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Köln claimed a 2-1 victory over Gladbach in the Rhine derby on October 11. Isak Jóhannesson opened the scoring for the hosts before Joe Scally equalized for Gladbach in the first half. A standout performance from El Mala, including a decisive goal in the 67th minute, secured the win for Köln. The match saw both teams display high intensity throughout. Köln’s Ellyes Skhiri was stretchered off with an injury before halftime, adding to the drama of the encounter.
- •Köln wins 2-1 against Gladbach in a decisive derby match.
- •Isak Jóhannesson scored the opening goal for Köln.
- •Joe Scally equalized for Gladbach just before halftime.
- •El Mala's second-half goal proved to be the winner.
- •Ellyes Skhiri suffered an ankle injury and was stretchered off.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — El Mala the hero as Köln claim Rhine derby bragging rights
"Isak Jóhannesson put the hosts ahead before Joe Scally equalised for the visitors in the first half. However, a dominant second-half display from El Mala culminated in the winger scoring his second g...
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