RB Leipzig – Eintracht Frankfurt: Leipzig Out Of The Lurch? (2-1)

Eintracht Frankfurt's furious start of the season has held up a mirror to their hosts' habitual powers. A showdown of speedy strikers unfolded and one pair powered home the goals to decide the duel. However, the star of the show might be returning rhythm that his side sorely needs.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Eintracht Frankfurt are at the forefront of narratives in German football. The Bavarian bullies are back at the top of the Bundesliga but Frankfurt's fearsome front two have bloodied the noses of big clubs. Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké have scored 20 goals across 13 outings. Their manager must take credit: Dino Toppmöller tries less to take control of the ball and allows his forwards to select their moments. Bayern Munich and Stuttgart have suffered their wrath: would the hosts be a new victim?

RB Leipzig long lived by that framework: running power and torment in transitions from a 4-4-2 system. But it was never enough to break the Bavarian stronghold on the division. Many managers molded that identity; none nailed the formula to be the Bundesliga’s best. For another year, Marco Rose has written his name on that list. Four

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