Match report

Bremen Battles Back for a Thrilling 3-3 Draw Against Frankfurt in Bundesliga

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
3–3
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 16, 2026

In an exhilarating encounter at the Weserstadion, Werder Bremen managed to hold off Eintracht Frankfurt for a stunning 3-3 draw in the Bundesliga. Despite falling behind early through Kalimuendo's goal and losing Schmid to a yellow card, Bremen fought back with two goals from Njinmah and Milosevic before Knauff's late equalizer secured a dramatic conclusion.

Key Facts

  • • Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead in the first minute through A. Kalimuendo, assisted by N. Brown.
  • • Werder Bremen leveled the score at 1-1 with J. Njinmah's goal from an assist by Y. Sugawara.
  • • Nnamdi Collins scored Eintracht Frankfurt’s second goal in the 56th minute, setting up a tense match.
  • • Milosevic and Stage scored crucial goals for Bremen to take the lead at 3-2 before A. Knauff's equalizer in stoppage time.

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 5 A. Pieper (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 23 I. Schmidt (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)
  • 17 M. Grull (F)
  • 11 J. Njinmah (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 22 J. Malatini
  • 2 O. Deman
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 18 C. Puertas
  • 19 J. Milosevic
  • 9 K. Topp
  • 7 S. Mbangula

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 Kaua Santos (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 34 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 18 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 15 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 20 R. Doan (M)
  • 8 F. Chaibi (M)
  • 21 N. Brown (M)
  • 25 A. Kalimuendo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Zetterer
  • 5 A. Amenda
  • 24 Buta
  • 6 O. Hojlund
  • 42 C. Y. Uzun
  • 7 A. Knauff
  • 19 J. Bahoya
  • 29 A. Amaimouni
  • 53 A. Staff

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    1' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kalimuendo · Assist: N. Brown
  2. Werder Bremen
    29' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Njinmah · Assist: Y. Sugawara
  3. Werder Bremen
    52' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Schmid

    Foul

  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    52' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kristensen · On: A. Knauff
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    56' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Nnamdi Collins · Assist: F. Chaibi
  6. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Schmidt · On: J. Milosevic
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    65' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dahoud · On: C. Y. Uzun
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    66' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur Theate

    Time wasting

  9. Werder Bremen
    75' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Grull · On: S. Mbangula
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    R. Doan

    Foul

  11. Werder Bremen
    78' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stage · Assist: S. Mbangula
  12. Werder Bremen
    80' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Milosevic · Assist: R. Schmid
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    83' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Chaibi · On: O. Hojlund
  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    83' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Doan · On: A. Amaimouni
  15. Eintracht Frankfurt
    85' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    A. Amaimouni

    Foul

  16. Werder Bremen
    89' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Njinmah · On: K. Topp
  17. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+5 Eintracht Frankfurt Var · Goal confirmed
    A. Knauff
  18. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+6 Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    N. Brown
  19. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Knauff · Assist: A. Amaimouni

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 524 345
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.96 0.98
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 423 258
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Werder Bremen turned around their early deficit when J. Njinmah scored a goal, setting the stage for an exciting match.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like I. Schmidt and M. Grull played a pivotal role in pushing Werder Bremen to take the lead with goals from Milosevic and Stage.
  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's late equalizer by A. Knauff in stoppage time sealed the dramatic 3-3 draw, showcasing the unpredictable nature of Bundesliga football.