Cologne forward Malek El Mala scored his side's opening goal in a Bundesliga match against Union Berlin at An der Alten Foersterei on November 1, 2026. The goal was celebrated alongside his brother, Said El Mala, who also featured in the match. The game finished in a draw.
El Mala's strike gave Cologne an early lead, but Union Berlin responded to level the score. Both brothers shared the pitch for the duration of the contest, marking a rare family moment in the German top flight.
