UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 2 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
R. Kolo Muani (C. Romero) 47'
72' ↓ N. Brown ↑R. Doan
72' ↓ E. Skhiri ↑F. Chaibi
72' ↓ O. Hojlund ↑M. Dahoud
↓ W. Odobert ↑D. Solanke 73'
G. Vicario 75'
D. Solanke 77'
83' ↓ M. Gotze ↑M. Dills
83' ↓ H. Larsson ↑J. Bahoya
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑D. Scarlett 84'
↓ D. Udogie ↑J. Byfield 89'
J. Palhinha 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Kauã Santos 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Aurèle Amenda 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Koch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Theate 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
94
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Aurélio Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nathaniel Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Mario Götze
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
59
Passes
13
Duels
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Michael Zetterer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jens Grahl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rasmus Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fousseny Doumbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nnamdi Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ritsu Doan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Dahoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farès Chaïbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marvin Dills
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Staff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Romero 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
81%
Pass Acc
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Destiny Udogie
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
João Palhinha
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
115
Passes
10
Duels
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Odobert 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Pape Matar Sarr 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Xavi Simons
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Antonín Kinský
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brandon Austin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Malachi Hardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Rowswell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun'ai Byfield
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Olusesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tye Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Kyerematen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Solanke 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Dane Scarlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 1 | Tottenham | UEFA Europa League | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 10/04/2025 | Tottenham | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | UEFA Europa League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 12/10/2022 | Tottenham | 3 - 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | UEFA Champions League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/10/2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 0 | Tottenham | UEFA Champions League | Deutsche Bank Park |
17/04/2025
10/04/2025
12/10/2022
04/10/2022
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tottenham Silence the Frankfurt Faithful
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A professional display from Tottenham leaves Eintracht Frankfurt reeling at the bottom of the table as the Londoners solidify their top-four ambitions.
Stalemate at the Waldstadion
The atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park was electric, yet the opening forty-five minutes served as a masterclass in defensive resilience from the hosts. While Xavi Simons pulled the strings in midfield with an Intensity that the German side struggled to contain, the scoreline remained level through the first interval. Eintracht Frankfurt relied heavily on the reflexes of Kauã Santos, who produced four crucial saves to deny a relentless Tottenham barrage. The visitors controlled possession with 55%, constantly probing for a gap in a stubborn Frankfurt block. Despite firing a total of 15 shots throughout the night, the North Londoners found it difficult to break the initial Balance of the match, as the home crowd roared their approval for every desperate clearance and blocked effort.
The Breakthrough and Tactical Shift
Everything changed within two minutes of the restart as the match pivoted on a moment of pure defensive aggression and offensive precision. C. Romero, demonstrating why he is one of the world's premier ball-playing defenders, stepped high to intercept before delivering a pinpoint pass that carved the Frankfurt defense open. R. Kolo Muani, representing Tottenham with clinical intent, applied the finishing touch in the 47th minute. This breakthrough shattered the hosts' game plan and shifted the Stakes of the encounter entirely. Frankfurt, forced to abandon their deep block to chase the game, finally yielded the space Spurs had been craving all evening. The tactical chess match of the first half evaporated, replaced by a dominant visiting side that refused to let the momentum slip away.
Solanke Seals the Points
The final blow came through a tactical masterstroke from the bench that effectively ended the contest. With the match entering its twilight phase, D. Solanke was introduced to exploit the tiring Frankfurt backline. Just four minutes after his arrival, the striker found the net in the 77th minute to ensure there would be no late Upset on German soil. This attacking siege, which saw Spurs outshoot their opponents 15-3, was a testament to their superior fitness and depth. For Frankfurt, a sixth loss in eight games leaves them languishing in 33rd place, their European campaign hanging by a thread. Conversely, Tottenham’s victory cements their status in the top four, proving they possess both the creative spark of Simons and the ruthless efficiency required to succeed on the highest stage of continental football.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Eintracht Frankfurt's season?
With six losses in eight matches, Frankfurt sits in 33rd place. Their European hopes are fading fast, requiring a massive turnaround to survive the league phase.
How did Cristian Romero change the game?
Romero was vital, providing the assist for the opening goal and creating three key passes, proving his worth as a creative force from the back.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival vs. Status: The Brink of UCL Elimination
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Eintracht Frankfurt must solve their defensive identity crisis immediately or face an early exit against a Tottenham side eyeing the top-eight direct qualification spot.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be more disparate as we head into the final league stage matchday at Deutsche Bank Park on January 28, 2026. Eintracht Frankfurt find themselves languishing in 33rd place, having conceded a staggering 19 goals across seven matches. Their current Form of four losses in five games suggests a team struggling to cope with the elite level of the UEFA Champions League. Conversely, Tottenham sit comfortably in 4th, needing a clinical performance to ensure they bypass the play-off round entirely. Despite the gap in the table, the Balance of this fixture remains intriguing due to the high-scoring nature of both sides, promising a highly_entertaining spectacle for the neutral.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by whether the creative spark of Can Uzun can outshine the clinical efficiency of his former colleague territory. Randal Kolo Muani returns to Germany in scintillating Form, and his ability to exploit space will be the primary concern for a Frankfurt backline that has averaged nearly three goals conceded per game. If Uzun can find pockets of space in the midfield to feed the Frankfurt attack, the hosts might stay in the fight, but they must find a way to stop the Spurs' Stars from dominating the transition.
Our Prediction
Tottenham’s superior attacking depth should prevail. While Frankfurt often find the net at home, their defensive fragility is too significant to ignore against a front line featuring M. Kudus and Kolo Muani. We expect a frantic start, but Spurs will eventually pull away as the German side is forced to overextend in search of a season-saving win. A 1-3 victory for the visitors feels inevitable given the current trajectories.