Köln claimed a hard-fought 2-1 derby victory over M'gladbach on Bundesliga Matchday 5.

Said El Mala, named Player of the Match after a chaotic display of one goal, six shots off target and one big miss, proved decisive alongside Ísak Jóhannesson. Joe Scally pulled one back for M'gladbach, but it was not enough to deny Köln all three points.

Köln: Ísak Jóhannesson 26′, Said El Mala 67′ | M'gladbach: Joe Scally 39′

Köln 2-1 M'gladbach