Match report

Eintracht Frankfurt Defeats Benfica 2-0 in Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–0
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Apr 18, 2019

Eintracht Frankfurt stunned Benfica with a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League, securing a vital win. Goals from F. Kostic and S. Rode ensured Frankfurt's dominance, despite Benfica's late attempts to mount a comeback. The victory solidifies Frankfurt's position in the competition and sets them up well for the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Eintracht Frankfurt 2–0 Benfica
  • • F. Kostic scored the first goal at 36 minutes
  • • S. Rode netted the second goal at 67 minutes
  • • A. Rebić provided the assist for S. Rode's goal
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Eintracht Frankfurt players

Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 K. Trapp (G)
  • 19 D. Abraham (D)
  • 3 S. Falette (D)
  • 24 D. da Costa (M)
  • 20 M. Hasebe (D)
  • 5 G. Fernandes (M)
  • 17 S. Rode (M)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 11 M. Gaćinović (M)
  • 4 A. Rebić (F)
  • 8 L. Jović (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 16 Lucas Torró
  • 15 J. Willems
  • 1 F. Rønnow
  • 6 J. de Guzmán
  • 22 T. Chandler
  • 23 M. Russ

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 34 André Almeida (D)
  • 33 Jardel (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 6 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 5 L. Fejsa (M)
  • 22 A. Samaris (M)
  • 27 Rafa Silva (F)
  • 83 Gedson Fernandes (M)
  • 14 H. Seferović (F)
  • 79 João Félix (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Pizzi
  • 18 E. Salvio
  • 10 Jonas
  • 1 M. Svilar
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 61 Florentino Luís
  • 97 Francisco Ferreira

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    36' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kostic
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    67' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Rode · Assist: A. Rebić
  3. Benfica
    70' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Samaris · On: Pizzi
  4. Benfica
    72' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: E. Salvio
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    74' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    David Abraham
  6. Eintracht Frankfurt
    76' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jović · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    S. Falette
  8. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: André Almeida · On: Jonas
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    83' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rebić
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    86' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Rode · On: Lucas Torró
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+2 Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Falette · On: J. Willems
  12. Benfica
    90' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Jonas

Match Stats

Stat Eintracht Frankfurt Benfica
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 66% 69%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 379 411
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 252 284
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Kostic's goal at 36 minutes gave Eintracht Frankfurt the early lead and a boost in confidence
  • ▸ S. Rode's goal at 67 minutes solidified Eintracht's control and put Benfica on the back foot