Overview
- Atlético outclassed Frankfurt at the Estadio Metropolitano with a 5–1 win in the Champions League.
- Giacomo Raspadori, Robin Le Normand, Antoine Griezmann, Giuliano Simeone and Julián Álvarez scored for the hosts, while Jonathan Burkardt netted Frankfurt’s lone goal.
- Coach Dino Toppmöller said his side "reached limits" after an aggressive press and admitted technical shortcomings in key moments.
- Sporting director Markus Krösche said Atlético were "a size too big" and framed the result as part of a young squad’s development.
- The setback followed Frankfurt’s 5–1 win over Galatasaray and extended a run of defensive frailties highlighted by recent multi-goal concessions.