Köln vs Hertha BSC LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Köln take on Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
1. FC Köln 5 - 2 Hertha BSC
Köln vs Hertha BSC
22:19
Time to pick your #effzeh Man of the Match! 🔥
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5:2 #KOEBSC— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:30
A painful one 😞
FT | #KOEBSC 5-2 pic.twitter.com/6zcF01Xqpy— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:30
Match ends, 1. FC Köln 5, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:29
Second Half ends, 1. FC Köln 5, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:29
FULL-TIME!
Five goals, five star performance! ⭐
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/BWvZ1xtQsP— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:28
90+2‘ And another one.
Marco Richter. We're up to nine yellow cards.
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:29
Marco Richter (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:29
Luca Kilian (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
90+1‘ And another one.
Jessic Ngankam this time.
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
Jessic Ngankam (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
90+1‘ Three minutes added on. The first of which sees Suat Serdar booked.
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
Suat Serdar (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:27
Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:25
Attempt missed. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:23
Attempt missed. Stevan Jovetic (Hertha Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marco Richter.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:21
Our final sub was made before the goal.
↩️ Lukébakio
↪️ Ejuke
84' | #KOEBSC 5-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:20
84' Our final sub sees Tim Lemperle replace Linton Maina.
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/spykdYRI7U— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:21
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Tim Lemperle replaces Linton Maina.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:19
DENI GETS IN ON THE ACT!
He rifles home from close range with the help of a deflection! COME ONNNNN!
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🐐 5:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/Ufn7ZH0Zfx— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:18
Five.
81' | #KOEBSC 5-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:17
IT'S FIVEEEEEEEEEEE!
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:17
Goal! 1. FC Köln 5, Hertha Berlin 2. Denis Huseinbasic (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:17
Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:16
80' Hertha make their final substitution.
Dodi Lukebakio is off. Chidera Ejuke is on in his place.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:17
Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Chidera Ejuke replaces Dodi Lukébakio.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:17
Attempt missed. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) header from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Jonas Hector with a cross following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:15
🫂
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/eyK90kjJzt— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:15
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Lucas Tousart.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:14
78' Agustin Rogel trips up Jan Thielmann and is also in the book.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:14
Agustín Rogel (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:14
Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:13
77' Puhhhh. Should be five!
Steffen Tigges hits the bar from five yards out before Jeff Chabot hammers over from the edge of the box.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:15
Attempt missed. Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:14
Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Jonas Hector following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:14
Attempt saved. Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Denis Huseinbasic.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:13
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Jonjoe Kenny.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:12
Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:12
Foul by Stevan Jovetic (Hertha Berlin).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:12
Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:10
73' Maximilian Mittelstädt joins him in the book moments later for pulling back Denis Huseinbasic.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:10
Maximilian Mittelstädt (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:10
Denis Huseinbasic (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:09
72' Timo Hübers is booked for a foul on the touchline.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
71' In all that excitement, we've made a double sub.
Luca Kilian and Denis Huseinbasic replace @kingschindler17 and Florian Kainz.
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/Z8LbXptLq2— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
Foul by Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
Attempt missed. Jessic Ngankam (Hertha Berlin) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:07
70' IS THAT TIMO HÜBERS OR ZLATAN?
Timo Hübers turns into an artist and produced a flicked finish on the volley with a backheel.
HIS SECOND! GET IN!
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/WWPY57fGHr— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Denis Huseinbasic replaces Florian Kainz.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:06
Hübers flicks one in again 😓
69' | #KOEBSC 4-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:08
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Luca Kilian replaces Kingsley Schindler.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:05
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JUNGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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🐐 4:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:06
Goal! 1. FC Köln 4, Hertha Berlin 2. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Linton Maina with a cross following a set piece situation.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:05
Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:04
Foul by Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:03
Hand ball by Lucas Tousart (Hertha Berlin).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:03
Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:01
How the hell has that not gone in?! 🙈 Schwäbe somehow deflects Ngankam's point-blank shot into the ground and over the top... 🙃
64' | #KOEBSC 3-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:00
63‘ MARVIN! Big safe!
A rare mistake from Jonas Hector is pounced upon by Jessic Ngankam, only for Marvin Schwäbe to produce a fine one-on-one save.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:59
Triple change from the boss.
↩️ Niederlechner, Plattenhardt, Dárdai
↪️ Ngankam, Mittelstädt, Serdar
61' | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/aNqVocVcdB— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:00
Corner, Hertha Berlin. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:00
Attempt saved. Jessic Ngankam (Hertha Berlin) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
61‘ Triple sub for Hertha: Jassic Ngankam, Maximilian Mittelstädt and Suat Serdar replace Florian Niederlechner, Marvin Plattenhardt and Marton Dardai.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Suat Serdar replaces Márton Dárdai.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
21:00
Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Jessic Ngankam replaces Florian Niederlechner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Maximilian Mittelstädt replaces Marvin Plattenhardt.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
Attempt blocked. Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Kainz.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:56
60‘ HOW IS IT NOT FOUR?!
Timo Hübers' flicked header looks destined for the top corner, only to hit the inside of the post and bounce to safety.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:58
Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) hits the right post with a header from very close range. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
59‘ Alter falter Oliver Christensen.
He's made another superb save, this time to deny Dejan Ljubicic's volley from the edge of the box.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
Attempt saved. Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
58‘ JAAAAN! What a chance!
He goes from box to box before teeing up Linton Maina, who sets up Jan again. His shot is saved, again, by Christensen.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Attempt saved. Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Linton Maina.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:53
Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:53
Delay in match because of an injury Marvin Plattenhardt (Hertha Berlin).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:50
Delay in match because of an injury Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:49
As saves go, that's a pretty big one from Oli Christensen 😳👏
51' | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/Vqp2ScKlon— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
52' THAT SHOULD BE FOUR!
Jan Thielmann bursts past his man and produces a cross of real quality for Steffen Tigges.
He does everything right but it's an absolutely stunning close-range save from Christensen. Wow.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Marvin Plattenhardt.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
Attempt saved. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jan Thielmann with a cross.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:47
Foul by Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:46
50' Another opening!
A clever ball in behind finds Steffen Tigges, his cutback is caught by Christensen.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:47
Attempt saved. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kingsley Schindler.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
47' ALMOST!
Jan Thielmann, who has just come on, whips in a teasing cross in front of Steffen Tigges.
He's inches away from getting on the end of it!
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
No giving up. A huge 45 minutes to come. Keep up the fight, boys! ✊
46' | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/zq845P7QzU— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
Second Half begins 1. FC Köln 3, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
46' We're back underway in Müngersdorf!@JanThielmann replaces Eric Martel at the break.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/VdG8uJlsdC— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Jan Thielmann replaces Eric Martel.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:24
Behind at the break ⏸️
HT | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/BQFEEtOwce— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:24
HALF-TIME! And what a half that was 🤯
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/bGiB0CE2GJ— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
First Half ends, 1. FC Köln 3, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Florian Niederlechner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:25
Attempt blocked. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Kainz.
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