1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
RheinEnergieStadion
S. Storks
2025/2026
Match Report
The 100th Rhine derby in Bundesliga history produced a classic as FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach played out a breathless 3-3 draw. Eric Martel headed a late equaliser in the 84th minute to rescue a point for the hosts — then got himself sent off moments later.
Jens Castrop opened the scoring inside 60 seconds for Gladbach, but Saïd El Mala (4') and Ragnar Ache (7') fired quick replies to put Köln 2-1 up. Philipp Sander levelled on 20 minutes before Castrop's stunning long-range strike on the hour made it 3-2 to the visitors.
Martel rose highest to nod in Florian Kainz's corner with six minutes left, but a flailing arm on Joe Scally earned him a second yellow and an early bath. Ten-man Köln held on for the point.
The draw keeps Gladbach 12th as both sides tread water in mid-table. For Köln, the fightback will boost morale in a bumpy return to the top flight.
Match Events
1'
4'
7'
20'
38'
I. Johannesson(Tripping)
52'
M. Schwabe(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
60'
61'
J. Kaminski(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
70'
70'
71'
C. Ozkacar(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
71'
H. Tabakovic(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
73'
E. Martel(Foul)
76'
J. Thielmann(Foul)
77'
77'
84'
85'
86'
E. Martel(Elbowing)
88'
88'
90'
R. Reitz(Roughing)
90+1'
F. Kainz(Foul)
1'
4'
7'
20'
(Tripping)I. Johannesson
38'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)M. Schwabe
52'
60'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)J. Kaminski
61'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)C. Ozkacar
71'
71'
H. Tabakovic(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
(Foul)E. Martel
73'
(Foul)J. Thielmann
76'
77'
84'
85'
(Elbowing)E. Martel
86'
88'
88'
90'
R. Reitz(Roughing)
(Foul)F. Kainz
90+1'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 9 | 12 | -13 | 30 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 6 | 9 | 13 | -9 | 27 |
Statistics
51%Possession49%
12Shots9
5Shots on Target4
5Corners3
8Fouls14
0Offsides4
8Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
377Passes374
1Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
1. FC Köln
Head to Head
20
1. FC Köln wins
14
Draws
34
Borussia Mönchengladbach wins
Goals: 89 - 127