An enthralling game that had heavy consequences for qualification for European football swung in Frankfurt’s favour despite Freiburg taking the early lead. An uninspiring second-half performance from the hosts was pounced on by Dino Toppmöller’s team, who secured a comeback and their highest league finish in over thirty years. Tactical analysis & match report by […]
Vincent Kompany has faced mounting pressure after his team was outclassed by title rivals Bayer Leverkusen and narrowly scraped past Celtic in Europe. However, a commanding performance against Eintracht Frankfurt provided much-needed relief, as Toppmöller’s side continued to stumble after their blistering start to the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Despite […]
The proposition of 18 simultaneous fixtures on a final European matchday is bound to bring some jeopardy. AS Roma, rocked with a raft of dismissals, required a big performance to stay in the Europa League. The ultras received what they wanted. Even though the game was not spectacular, they— and their guests— could be content […]
Two teams with differing narratives of overperformance and underachievement faced off, showcasing the reasons behind their current trajectories. Eintracht Frankfurt continued their winning momentum with another victory, whilst Borussia Dortmund’s struggles showed no signs of easing. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The season narratives for Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund have been […]
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 […]
The tenth matchday of the Bundesliga had been a muted weekend, saving the best for last. This battle burst into life as Stuttgart showed many qualities that powered their success in the last fifteen months. Yet, their opponents (and a particular pocket rocket) took all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Eintracht Frankfurt hoped to keep their momentum after a strong result against Bayern München. However, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen put a stop to their seven-game undefeated run with a narrow 2-1 victory. A match underscored by blunt finishing came down to the wire, with Victor Boniface pushing Xabi Alonso’s side over the finish line. Tactical […]
On Sunday, Bayern Munich faced Eintracht Frankfurt in a top of the table matchup featuring two of the Bundesliga’s leading scorers: Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush. The Eintracht forward has lit up the Bundesliga this season with eight goals so far. As both teams competed for top position, this was a superb match with various […]
Coming into this game, the stakes for both teams were high, but Borussia Dortmund clearly showed their superiority when it mattered the most. Although Dortmund struggled to penetrate Frankfurt’s compact and organized medium-block, they posed enough of a threat to secure another vital three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. When Borussia Dortmund […]
In a spectacular and open match where both teams dared to attack with numbers, both teams left with one point. On the whole, it was probably Dortmund who left the happier of the two teams, having come from behind twice. Tactical analysis and match report written by Jake. Both Frankfurt and Dortmund met, following successful […]