Match report

FC Schalke 04 Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in Bundesliga Thriller

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
4–3
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
May 15, 2021

FC Schalke 04 stunned Eintracht Frankfurt with a thrilling 4-3 victory in a high-scoring Bundesliga clash. Despite a strong fightback from Eintracht, Schalke held their ground and secured a crucial win to boost their season. Key goals from K. Huntelaar and B. Idrizi powered Schalke's lead, while Andre Silva's brace for Eintracht added drama to the game.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 secured a 4-3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • • K. Huntelaar opened the scoring for FC Schalke 04 in the 15th minute.
  • • Andre Silva scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt, including one in the 29th minute.
  • • B. Idrizi and Florian Flick also found the back of the net for Schalke.
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt made multiple substitutions to try and turn the game around.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 30 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 31 T. Becker (D)
  • 25 A. Harit (M)
  • 36 B. Idrizi (M)
  • 41 F. Flick (M)
  • 38 M. Aydin (M)
  • 21 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 7 M. Uth (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 M. Hoppe
  • 18 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 15 H. Matriciani
  • 22 S. Skrzybski
  • 49 V. Pavlídis
  • 9 B. Raman
  • 34 M. Langer
  • 2 K. Ludewig
  • 28 A. Schöpf

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 20 M. Hasebe (M)
  • 22 T. Chandler (M)
  • 13 M. Hinteregger (D)
  • 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
  • 35 Tuta (D)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 8 D. Sow (M)
  • 15 D. Kamada (F)
  • 32 A. Younes (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Hrustic
  • 17 S. Rode
  • 9 L. Jović
  • 11 S. Zuber
  • 21 R. Ache
  • 27 A. Barkok
  • 3 S. Ilsanker
  • 23 M. Schubert
  • 25 E. Durm

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    15' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Huntelaar
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    29' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Silva · Assist: Amin Younes
  3. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Uth · On: M. Hoppe
  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    51' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Evan Ndicka · Assist: D. Kamada
  5. FC Schalke 04
    52' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Idrizi · Assist: K. Huntelaar
  6. FC Schalke 04
    54' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Huntelaar · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  7. FC Schalke 04
    60' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    Florian Flick · Assist: M. Hoppe
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    64' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: A. Hrustic
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    64' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Evan Ndicka · On: S. Rode
  10. FC Schalke 04
    64' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hoppe · Assist: Gonçalo Paciência
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    66' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kamada · On: L. Jović
  12. FC Schalke 04
    67' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Aydin · On: H. Matriciani
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    67' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Amin Younes · On: S. Zuber
  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    72' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Silva
  15. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Idrizi · On: S. Skrzybski
  16. Eintracht Frankfurt
    84' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tuta · On: R. Ache
  17. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chandler

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 87%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 25
Corners 1 13
Total Passes 332 557
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 6 9
Shots off Target 5 10
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 243 485
Shots Inside Box 9 18
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Huntelaar's early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for Schalke's victory, giving them a strong start and confidence.
  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's quick response and goals by Andre Silva and Evan Ndicka in the 29th and 51st minutes respectively, brought them back into the game, creating a tense atmosphere.