Match report
Barcelona Defeats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona
2–1
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Dec 9, 2025
Barcelona managed to overcome Eintracht Frankfurt with a hard-fought 2-1 win in the UEFA Champions League. Despite falling behind early, goals from Jules Kounde turned the tide for Barcelona as they secured all three points against the German side.
Key Facts
- • Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead through A. Knauff in the 21st minute with an assist from N. Brown.
- • Barcelona equalized and then went ahead with two quick goals by Jules Kounde, one assisted by Marcus Rashford (50th minute) and another by Lamine Yamal (53rd minute).
- • Eintracht Frankfurt had a yellow card issued to A. Knauff for a foul in the 27th minute.
- • Barcelona also received two yellow cards during the game; one to Lamine Yamal (56th minute) and another to Gerard Martin (60th minute).
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Marcus Rashford's exit and Robert Lewandowski's entrance for Barcelona.
Lineups
Barcelona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Garcia (G)
- 23 J. Kounde (D)
- 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
- 18 G. Martin (D)
- 3 A. Balde (D)
- 24 E. Garcia (M)
- 8 Pedri (M)
- 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
- 16 Fermín (M)
- 11 Raphinha (M)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. ter Stegen
- 25 W. Szczesny
- 7 F. Torres
- 14 M. Rashford
- 15 A. Christensen
- 17 M. Casado
- 21 F. de Jong
- 22 M. Bernal
- 26 J. Torrents
- 27 D. Fernandez
- 28 R. Bardghji
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 M. Zetterer (G)
- 13 R. Kristensen (D)
- 4 R. Koch (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 21 N. Brown (D)
- 16 H. Larsson (M)
- 15 E. Skhiri (M)
- 20 R. Doan (M)
- 27 M. Gotze (M)
- 8 F. Chaibi (M)
- 7 A. Knauff (F)
Substitutes
- 33 J. Grahl
- 40 Kaua Santos
- 2 E. Baum
- 5 A. Amenda
- 6 O. Hojlund
- 17 E. Wahi
- 18 M. Dahoud
- 19 J. Bahoya
- 24 Buta
- 32 J. Ngankam
- 34 N. Collins
- 42 C. Y. Uzun
Timeline
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21' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalA. Knauff · Assist: N. Brown
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27' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardA. Knauff
Foul
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46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Fermín López · On: M. Rashford
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50' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kounde · Assist: M. Rashford
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53' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kounde · Assist: Lamine Yamal
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56' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardLamine Yamal
Foul
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60' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardGerard Martín
Foul
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66' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Lewandowski · On: F. Torres
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66' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: Raphinha · On: Frenkie de Jong
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68' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Knauff · On: E. Wahi
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68' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Larsson · On: M. Dahoud
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77' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Chaibi · On: J. Bahoya
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77' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Gotze · On: C. Y. Uzun
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89' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Balde · On: A. Christensen
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89' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Doan · On: J. Ngankam
Match Stats
| Stat | Barcelona | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 8 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 819 | 261 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 1.52 | 0.76 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 75% | 25% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 743 | 163 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt’s early goal by A. Knauff set the tone initially but was quickly reversed with Jules Kounde scoring two successive goals in just three minutes (50th and 53rd minute) to give Barcelona the lead.
- ▸ Substitutions made by both teams, particularly Barcelona bringing on Robert Lewandowski for Ferrán Torres and Raphinha replacing Frenkie de Jong, helped maintain pressure and solidify their victory.