Overview
- Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Ajax Amsterdam 4-1 in the second leg, advancing to the Europa League quarterfinals with a 6-2 aggregate score.
- Mario Götze played a pivotal role, scoring twice and earning praise for his leadership and composure in high-pressure moments.
- Jean-Matteo Bahoya scored his first goal for Frankfurt, while Hugo Ekitiké also contributed with a second-half strike.
- Backup goalkeeper Kauã Santos stepped in for the injured Kevin Trapp and delivered a solid performance, despite conceding a late goal.
- Frankfurt will face either Tottenham Hotspur or AZ Alkmaar in the quarterfinals, with matches scheduled for April 10 and 17.