Saïd and Malek El Mala and other Bundesliga brothers

Saïd and Malek El Mala became Cologne's first pair of brothers to appear in a Bundesliga match since the 1980s during a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin. Malek scored an equalizer on his professional debut after coming on as a substitute and converting a cross from his younger brother Saïd. The milestone placed them in the company of famous sibling duos throughout German top-flight history.

The feature highlights iconic Bundesliga brothers, including Klaus and Thomas Allofs, who hold the all-time sibling records with 802 combined appearances and 325 goals. Other prominent duos profiled include Kevin-Prince and Jérôme Boateng, twins Halil and Hamit Altıntop, Lars and Sven Bender, Niko and Robert Kovač, Karl-Heinz and Michael Rummenigge, Uli and Dieter Hoeneß, and Sami and Rani Khedira.