

Köln and Mönchengladbach played out a dramatic 3–3 draw in a thrilling Rhine derby. Jens Castrop struck inside the first minute and added another in the 60th minute, while Philipp Sander scored in the 20th minute to give Gladbach an early advantage. Köln responded through Said El Mala in the 4th minute and Ragnar Ache in the 7th, before Eric Martel completed the comeback with an 84th‑minute goal. Moments later, Martel was sent off in the 86th minute, forcing Köln to finish with ten men, but they held on as the derby ended level. Watch all the highlights from Bundesliga 2025-26, only on Sony LIV.