Eintracht Frankfurt Exits Europa League with Narrow Defeat to Tottenham

Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League journey concluded with a narrow 0-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final second leg. The match was decided by a penalty from Dominic Solanke, following a critical foul by Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kaua Santos on James Maddison. Despite the absence of injured playmaker Mario Götze, Frankfurt put up a resilient fight. Rasmus Kristensen had two significant opportunities to score but failed to capitalize in front of 57,500 spectators.

The defeat marked the end of Bundesliga representation in the tournament, with Frankfurt being the last German team standing. Although strikers Hugo Ekitiké and Fares Chaibi had their chances, luck evaded them in crucial moments. Tottenham, without captain Heung-Min Son, relied on the solid defense and the decisive penalty to secure their advancement.

This result shifts Eintracht Frankfurt's focus to domestic competitions, as they aim for Champions League qualification through their league performance. Meanwhile, Tottenham's victory sets them up for a semi-final clash against either Bodø/Glimt or Lazio, as they seek to redeem a challenging season.