Match report

Eintracht Frankfurt Stuns RB Leipzig with 2-2 Draw in Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–2
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
May 18, 2024

Eintracht Frankfurt fought back valiantly to secure a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig in a fiercely contested Bundesliga match. The visitors took an early two-goal lead through Xavi Simons and B. Sesko, but Eintracht's resilience shone as H. Ekitike and O. Marmoush netted crucial goals for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig took a two-goal lead with Xavi Simons scoring from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute.
  • • B. Sesko extended RB Leipzig's advantage just four minutes later, assisted by N. Seiwald.
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt responded strongly as H. Ekitike found the back of the net at the 60th minute mark, aided by A. Knauff’s assist.
  • • O. Marmoush equalized from the penalty spot in the 77th minute after VAR confirmed a foul.
  • • Bundesliga excitement continued with several key substitutions and yellow cards for both teams.

Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 35 Tuta (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 3 W. Pacho (D)
  • 24 Aurélio Buta (M)
  • 27 M. Götze (M)
  • 15 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 36 A. Knauff (M)
  • 8 F. Chaïbi (F)
  • 7 Omar Marmoush (F)
  • 11 H. Ekitike (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Dina Ebimbe
  • 16 H. Larsson
  • 17 S. Rode
  • 20 M. Hasebe
  • 29 N. Nkounkou
  • 22 T. Chandler
  • 33 J. Grahl
  • 31 P. Max
  • 5 H. Smolčić

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 4 W. Orbán (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (D)
  • 8 A. Haidara (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 6 E. Elmas (M)
  • 20 X. Simons (M)
  • 17 L. Openda (F)
  • 30 B. Šeško (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Baumgartner
  • 44 K. Kampl
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 45 J. Norbye
  • 38 N. Jatta
  • 1 P. Gulácsi
  • 22 D. Raum
  • 25 L. Zingerle
  • 9 Y. Poulsen

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    42' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    Xavi Simons
  2. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: N. Seiwald
  3. RB Leipzig
    51' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    B. Henrichs

    Foul

  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    60' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: A. Knauff
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    61' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    R. Koch

    Foul

  6. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Elmas · On: C. Baumgartner
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    75' Eintracht Frankfurt Var · Penalty confirmed
    O. Marmoush
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    77' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Penalty
    O. Marmoush
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Buta · On: J. Dina Ebimbe
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Skhiri · On: H. Larsson
  11. RB Leipzig
    90'+2 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Xavi Simons

    Argument

  12. RB Leipzig
    90'+12 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: J. Norbye
  13. RB Leipzig
    90'+12 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Sesko · On: N. Jatta
  14. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: E. Bitshiabu
  15. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Haidara · On: K. Kampl

Match Stats

Stat Eintracht Frankfurt RB Leipzig
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 9
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 424 506
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 2.12 1.63
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 334 417
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig's early dominance was evident as they scored two goals within five minutes, giving them the upper hand in the match.
  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's late surge with two quick goals by Ekitike and Marmoush turned the tide, showcasing their tenacity and determination to remain competitive in the Bundesliga.