Match report

Eintracht Frankfurt Hold Off Barcelona in Europa League Draw

Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–1
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Apr 7, 2022

In an intense encounter at the Commerzbank-Arena, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a crucial 1-1 draw against a formidable Barcelona side in their UEFA Europa League clash. A. Knauff's first-half goal for Frankfurt was cancelled out by F. Torres' strike for Barcelona, ensuring both teams head into the second leg on level terms.

Key Facts

  • • Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 Barcelona (UEFA Europa League)
  • • A. Knauff scored Eintracht's goal at minute 48
  • • F. Torres equalized for Barcelona at minute 66
  • • Tuta received a red card for Eintracht at minute 78
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt made multiple substitutions, including Kostic and Jakic

Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 13 M. Hinteregger (D)
  • 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
  • 35 Tuta (D)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 8 D. Sow (M)
  • 15 D. Kamada (F)
  • 6 K. Jakić (M)
  • 29 J. Lindstrøm (F)
  • 19 R. Borré (F)
  • 36 A. Knauff (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Hauge
  • 18 A. Touré
  • 21 R. Ache
  • 17 S. Rode
  • 22 T. Chandler
  • 7 A. Hrustić
  • 20 M. Hasebe
  • 27 A. Barkok
  • 9 S. Lammers
  • 31 J. Grahl
  • 24 D. da Costa
  • 39 Gonçalo Paciência

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 24 Eric García (D)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 16 Pedri (M)
  • 30 Gavi (M)
  • 25 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 11 Adama Traoré (F)
  • 19 Ferran Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 C. Lenglet
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 7 O. Dembélé
  • 36 Arnau Tenas
  • 13 Neto
  • 6 Riqui Puig
  • 28 Nico González
  • 31 Álex Balde
  • 12 M. Braithwaite
  • 22 Óscar Mingueza

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    23' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Piqué · On: Clément Lenglet
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    39' Eintracht Frankfurt Var · Penalty cancelled
    R. Borré
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    45'+2 Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kostic

    Argument

  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    48' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Knauff
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    61' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Tuta

    Foul

  6. Barcelona
    61' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gavi · On: Frenkie de Jong
  7. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: O. Dembele
  8. Barcelona
    66' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    73' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lindstrom · On: J. Hauge
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Tuta

    Foul

  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Red Card
    Tuta

    Foul

  12. Eintracht Frankfurt
    81' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kamada · On: Almamy Touré
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    82' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jakic

    Foul

  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    89' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Borré · On: R. Ache
  15. Eintracht Frankfurt
    89' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Jakic · On: S. Rode

Match Stats

Stat Eintracht Frankfurt Barcelona
Fouls 15 3
Pass Accuracy 71% 84%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 316 637
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 224 533
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead through A. Knauff's goal in the second half, providing a morale boost after several key decisions went against them.
  • ▸ Barcelona equalized with F. Torres' well-placed shot following a substitute-heavy lineup change that saw Gavi and Adama Traoré come on.