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Riots injure six, including child, during Cologne vs Gladbach match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Riots injure six, including child, during Cologne vs Gladbach match

Summary

Riots broke out during the Rhine Derby between Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach at RheinEnergieStadion on October 12, 2026. Six people were injured, including a child, two spectators, a security guard, and three police officers. The violence escalated after Saïd El Mala scored for Cologne in the 67th minute, prompting clashes as Gladbach fans kicked panels separating them from home supporters. The police intervened after several minutes to restore order. Gladbach's sporting director Rouven Schröder expressed his concern regarding safety in the stands.

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Status Watch

•Riots occurred during Cologne vs Gladbach on October 12.
•Injuries include a child and several security personnel.
•Violence erupted after a goal by Saïd El Mala in the 67th minute.
•Police took minutes to intervene in the escalating situation.
•Gladbach remains winless in the Bundesliga with five consecutive losses.

Latest Updates

11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Child among injured in riots during Cologne v Gladbach

What they're saying

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One child is among six people who were injured in riots in the stands during the Rhine Derby between Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday. According to the police, the injured also include two spectators, a security guard, and three police officers.
— Yahoo Sports

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