Overview

• The 25-year-old became only the second German to record both a goal and an assist on a Champions League debut, following Rudi Völler, who watched from the stands in Frankfurt.
• Burkardt described the night as "insane" and "perfect," saying he felt grateful and happy after the win.
• Coach Dino Toppmöller called the goals extremely important for a player who strives for perfection and said he hopes the knot has now burst.
• Teammates Ansgar Knauff and captain Robin Koch praised his finishing instincts and predicted he will score many more for Eintracht.
• The performance followed a mixed start since his summer move from Mainz and marked his first competitive strikes for the club.