Bundesliga Gameweek 1
Union Berlin 3 - 3 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Emmanuel Latte Lath (Josip Juranović)
Jeremiaha Maluze 13'
23' Michel Aebischer
HT
61' ↓ András Schäfer ↑Woo-Yeong Jeong
61' ↓ Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑Tim Skarke
61' ↓ Michel Aebischer ↑Livan Burcu
↓ Jonathan Burkardt ↑Malik Pimpong 66'
Younes Ebnoutalib (Elias Niklas Baum) 67'
76' ↓ Aljoscha Kemlein ↑Janik Haberer
79' Leopold Querfeld (Josip Juranović)
↓ Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab ↑Oscar Winther Hojlund 79'
↓ Can Yilmaz Uzun ↑Love Arrhov 79'
82' ↓ Marin Ljubičić ↑Derrick Köhn
↓ Younes Ebnoutalib ↑Otávio Manoel Galdino Fernandes 85'
90'+2 Tim Skarke (Leopold Querfeld)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
M. Raab 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
J. Juranović 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
L. Querfeld 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Z. Van Den Bosch 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Rothe 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
M. Aebischer 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Schäfer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
M. Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
E. Latte Lath 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
C. Klaus
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Trimmel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Uduokhai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Skarke 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Livan Burcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
N. Atubolu 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Elias Baum
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
R. Koch 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
J. Maluze 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
71
Passes
17
Duels
K. Kosugi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
F. Chaïbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Amaimouni
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Onyedika
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Uzun
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Y. Ebnoutalib 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
J. Burkardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Kauã Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Aséko Nkili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Arrhov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 09/21/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 - 4 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 03/09/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 10/27/2024 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 03/30/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 11/04/2023 | Union Berlin | 0 - 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 04/04/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | DFB Pokal | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 03/19/2023 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 10/01/2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 04/17/2022 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
02/06/2026
09/21/2025
03/09/2025
10/27/2024
03/30/2024
11/04/2023
04/04/2023
03/19/2023
10/01/2022
04/17/2022
Union Berlin Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Last-Gasp Skarke Denies Ebnoutalib’s Hat-Trick Heroics
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. Our take: this relentless fixture is the very definition of a modern Bundesliga classic, packed with lead changes and stoppage-time drama.
Out of the Blocks
The match exploded into life almost instantly, giving spectators barely a moment to draw breath. Emmanuel Latte Lath opened the scoring on three minutes for Union Berlin, sending the home supporters into early raptures. But Eintracht Frankfurt refused to be intimidated. Biting back instantly, they produced a devastating attacking sequence. Younes Ebnoutalib struck twice in just sixty seconds, completely turning the tie on its head by the 11th minute. The Intensity was utterly off the charts during this opening exchange. We rarely see three goals inside an eight-minute spell at this level. Both defensive lines struggled to cope with the sheer pace of the transitions, establishing a breathless tempo that would define the rest of the afternoon.
The Ebnoutalib Show
As the match settled into a slightly more measured rhythm, Frankfurt edged possession at 52% and absorbed significant pressure. Union pushed hard, racking up an impressive 18 shots in total, but found themselves frustrated time and time again by a string of remarkable saves from the visiting goalkeeper. Then came the ultimate sucker punch. On 67 minutes, Elias Niklas Baum broke free and picked out Ebnoutalib, who clinically dispatched the chance to complete a spectacular hat-trick. Frankfurt's ruthless edge completely disrupted the Balance of play. They managed to score three times despite only registering three shots on target all afternoon, providing a masterclass in efficiency that left the hosts stunned and staring at a frustrating home defeat.
Late Redemption
Despite the severe setback, Union flatly refused to accept defeat on their own turf. The hosts cranked up the pressure entering the final stages. Their persistence paid off when Leopold Querfeld headed home from a pinpoint Josip Juranović delivery in the 79th minute, reigniting hope in the stands. With the clock ticking down, the sheer stakes of the contest peaked. In the 90th minute, super-sub Tim Skarke seized his golden moment. Latching onto a pass from Querfeld, Skarke slotted in a dramatic late equaliser to send the home fans into delirium. It was a fitting, chaotic end to a brilliant 3-3 draw, earning a hard-fought point for both sides to kick off the regular season campaign.
Key Questions
What made Y. Ebnoutalib the Man of the Match?
A flawless hat-trick defined his afternoon. He scored three times to flip the momentum, proving completely ruthless in the final third.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Phenomenal finishing and chaotic defending. The early flurry set a frantic tempo, resulting in an unhinged Intensity throughout the afternoon.
Did Union Berlin deserve the late equalizer?
Without question. They dominated the overall shot count 18 to 12, forced eight crucial saves, and relentlessly pressed until Skarke’s final breakthrough.
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.
Opening Weekend Gridlock in the Capital
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. An evenly matched opening day clash that lacks the narrative weight to make it essential viewing for neutrals.
The Setup
Matchday one always offers a clean slate, meaning Form is entirely out the window. What we have instead is a Balance metric that suggests a complete toss-up in Berlin. Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt are profiling as incredibly evenly matched sides as they kick off their Bundesliga campaigns. Naturally, the Stakes are low this early in the calendar. There is no relegation battle or title race to speak of yet. The home side will look to L. Querfeld to anchor their rugged backline, while Frankfurt counter with the creative sparks of C. Uzun and J. Burkardt. Despite these solid professionals, a modest Stars rating confirms this won't be a fixture overflowing with global marquee talent.
Key Battle
This match will be decided in the transitional phases. Expect a fascinating tactical duel between a typically resilient, deep-sitting home defense and an away midfield desperate to pull those defenders out of their rigid structure. Whoever imposes their rhythm early will dictate terms.
Our Prediction
A cagey 1-1 draw. Neither manager will want to taste defeat on the opening weekend. Expect a pragmatic approach from both dugouts, resulting in two teams effectively cancelling each other out.