📸 He simply has to play: El Maladona fires FC straight back | OneFootball

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·10 January 2026

📸 He simply has to play: El Maladona fires FC straight back

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The fact that Said El Mala was not in the starting lineup today caused a lot of surprise among FC fans. After being substituted on at halftime, the young Cologne player quickly showed that the arguments for not starting him are becoming increasingly thin. 

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Just a few minutes after the restart, the 19-year-old dribbled into the center and simply took a shot. The ball was slightly deflected and sailed over Diant Ramaj into the net for a 2-2 equalizer – a dream goal!


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It remains to be seen whether El Mala can turn the whole game around. From FC's perspective, a win in Heidenheim is actually a must if they want to stay clear of the relegation battle. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.


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