Saïd El Mala 'fired up' after leading Cologne to Rhine derby victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach

· Bundesliga-Official

Saïd El Mala’s stunning winner earned Cologne a much-needed 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Rhine derby. While the hosts celebrated a crucial three points, Gladbach’s miserable start to the season continued as new head coach Alexander Blessin suffered defeat in his first game in charge.

With just four points from their opening four matches and pressure mounting on head coach René Wagner , Cologne entered the 101st Bundesliga Rhine derby under considerable duress. Things were even more dire for their visitors, however, with Borussia Mönchengladbach arriving without a single point this season and already having made a managerial change.

It was a derby between two sides desperate for a result, and Cologne ultimately emerged victorious thanks to two spectacular goals, which prompted wild celebrations at the RheinEnergieStadion.

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