Eintracht Frankfurt averted their early exit from the premier class with a 2-1 win over Olympique Marseille and now have a final at Sporting Lisbon ahead of them: we take a look at the network reactions from Germany and Frankfurt.
Sport1: “Eintracht Frankfurt averts the premature end against Marseille in the preliminary round. Instead, the Champions League round of 16 beckons. Mario Götze shines in front of the national coach’s eyes.”
Freie Presse: “With courage, speed and determination, Eintracht Frankfurt is staying in the Champions League. The victory over Olympique Marseille leaves all possibilities open – even winning the group is possible.”
FAZ: “Eintracht keeps the big dream alive. Against Marseille, Frankfurt won’t let themselves be thrown off track, even by setbacks. Eintracht wins at home – and can still hope for the round of 16. Everything will be decided on the last day of the game.”
Sportschau: “Eintracht Frankfurt: A large portion of character strength against Marseille: Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates its first win in the third home game of the Champions League. This is made possible by a furiously playing offensive and a defensive that can take almost any blow to the neck.”
Hessenschau: “A crazy game with a happy ending for Eintracht: Frankfurt beat Olympique Marseille in the Champions League and have the round of 16 in their own hands.”
BILD: “Götze shines, Frankfurt dreams! Eintracht wins 2-1 against Marseille under the eyes of national coach Hansi Flick (57) and now has everything in their own hands. With a win at Sporting Lisbon (1.11), the Hessians are safe over the winter in the premier class. Is there the next Euro fairy tale after Frankfurt sensationally won the Europa League last season?”
kicker: “Now all the cards are in your hands: Frankfurt one step further: Eintracht Frankfurt opened the door to the round of 16 with a win in the second leg against Olympique Marseille.”
T-Online: “The dream is alive – Frankfurt wins a heated duel.”
Sky: “The dream of the round of 16 is alive: Eintracht Frankfurt has fought for a final on the magical premier class journey.”
L’Equipe: “Mattéo Guendouzi, goalscorer and culprit in the defeat in Frankfurt. The OM midfielder was involved in all three goals in the game against Eintracht Frankfurt (1-2) on Wednesday night, not always for the right reasons.”
Le Monde: “OM loses in Germany and misses the chance to qualify. On matchday five of the Champions League, Olympique Marseille lost 2-1 in Frankfurt on Wednesday. Mattéo Guendouzi’s goal was enough against goals from Daichi Kamada and Randal Kolo Muani not from.”
Le Parisien: “Marseille is still in the running for a place in the round of 16 despite the defeat in Germany. A day after PSG progressed, Marseille lost 2-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt and thus missed the chance to buy a ticket for the round of 16 of the Champions League . However, Tottenham’s draw in the same period keeps OM in contention.”
Le Figaro: “The OM is amazing. After the fifth day of the Champions League, the starting position in the race for a place in the round of 16 in the Champions League was favorable, but the French lost 1-2 to Frankfurt. A defeat that quickly signed.”
This article was originally published on 90min.com/DE as “The dream is alive” – press comments on Eintracht’s win against Marseille.
