Jens Castrop, a former Köln youth player, put Gladbach ahead in the first minute.
Said El Mala, previously released by Gladbach, equalized for Köln.
Ragnar Ache quickly followed up to give Köln the lead.
Philipp Sander scored for Gladbach to level the score at 2-2 within the first 20 minutes.
The match was part of the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga, which also saw Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen secure wins.
The Rheinderby is always a highly anticipated clash, and this match lived up to the hype with its frenetic pace and early goals. Castrop's early goal silenced the Rheinenergiestadion, but Köln responded quickly with goals from El Mala and Ache. Gladbach, however, managed to equalize through Sander, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich defeated Union Berlin 2-0 with goals from Olise and Gnabry, while Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive form with a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim, thanks to goals from Tillman and Schick. The Flashscore Bundesliga-Tracker provided live updates and information throughout the 27th matchday. The match between VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen ended in a 0-0 draw.
Q: Who scored the goals in the Köln vs. Gladbach match?
Jens Castrop and Philipp Sander scored for Gladbach, while Said El Mala and Ragnar Ache scored for Köln.
Q: Where can I watch highlights of the Bundesliga matches?
Highlights and live coverage are often available on Sky and DAZN.
The Rheinderby was a high-scoring affair with an action-packed start.
Other key Bundesliga results included wins for Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
The Bundesliga season continues to deliver exciting matches and important results in the race for Champions League spots and to avoid relegation.
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