Match report
Eintracht Frankfurt Defeats Galatasaray 5-1 in UEFA Champions League
Eintracht Frankfurt
5–1
FT
Galatasaray
Sep 18, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt stunned Galatasaray with a commanding 5–1 triumph in their UEFA Champions League clash. Despite allowing an early goal to Y. Akgun of Galatasaray, Eintracht quickly adjusted and capitalized on an own goal by D. Sanchez before Jonathan Burkardt’s brace and A. Knauff's late strike solidified the victory.
Key Facts
- • Y. Akgun scored for Galatasaray in the 8th minute.
- • D. Sanchez scored an own goal for Eintracht Frankfurt at 37 minutes.
- • Jonathan Burkardt netted two goals for Eintracht, including one assisted by F. Chaibi.
- • A. Knauff added another late goal for Eintracht in the 75th minute.
Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 M. Zetterer (G)
- 34 N. Collins (D)
- 4 R. Koch (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 21 N. Brown (D)
- 8 F. Chaibi (M)
- 16 H. Larsson (M)
- 20 R. Doan (M)
- 42 C. Y. Uzun (M)
- 7 A. Knauff (M)
- 9 J. Burkardt (F)
Substitutes
- 33 J. Grahl
- 40 Kaua Santos
- 2 E. Baum
- 5 A. Amenda
- 6 O. Hojlund
- 15 E. Skhiri
- 17 E. Wahi
- 18 M. Dahoud
- 19 J. Bahoya
- 22 T. Chandler
- 24 Buta
- 30 M. Batshuayi
Galatasaray
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Cakir (G)
- 7 R. Sallai (D)
- 90 W. Singo (D)
- 6 D. Sanchez (D)
- 17 E. Elmali (D)
- 34 L. Torreira (M)
- 99 M. Lemina (M)
- 10 L. Sane (M)
- 20 I. Gundogan (M)
- 11 Y. Akgun (M)
- 53 B. A. Yilmaz (F)
Substitutes
- 12 B. Sen
- 19 G. Guvenc
- 3 M. Baltaci
- 4 I. Jakobs
- 8 Gabriel Sara
- 9 M. Icardi
- 18 B. Kutlu
- 21 A. Kutucu
- 23 K. Ayhan
- 30 Y. Demir
- 42 A. Bardakci
- 91 A. Unyay
Timeline
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5' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardJonathan Burkardt
Foul
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8' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalY. Akgun · Assist: L. Sane
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37' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Own GoalD. Sanchez · Assist: R. Doan
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45' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalJonathan Burkardt · Assist: F. Chaibi
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55' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Lemina · On: M. Icardi
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66' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalJonathan Burkardt · Assist: N. Brown
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67' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Elmali · On: I. Jakobs
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67' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Gundogan · On: Gabriel Sara
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67' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Sane · On: A. Kutucu
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71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: Jonathan Burkardt · On: E. Wahi
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71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Y. Uzun · On: J. Bahoya
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75' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalA. Knauff · Assist: E. Wahi
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77' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Akgun · On: K. Ayhan
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79' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Koch · On: A. Amenda
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79' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Larsson · On: E. Skhiri
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84' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Doan · On: M. Batshuayi
Match Stats
| Stat | Eintracht Frankfurt | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 330 | 555 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.21 | 1.09 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | -3 | -3 |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 475 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's own goal from D. Sanchez at the 37-minute mark shifted momentum, leading to quick responses and goals.
- ▸ Jonathan Burkardt’s second goal in the 66th minute significantly widened Eintracht's lead, securing their dominance over Galatasaray.