Overview
- The match between VfL Bochum and Eintracht Frankfurt was delayed by 50 minutes after Frankfurt fans hung banners that blocked emergency exits, prompting safety concerns and lengthy discussions.
- Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya scored in the first half, with Michy Batshuayi sealing the 3-1 victory in stoppage time after Bochum's Gerrit Holtmann had narrowed the gap.
- Despite the delay, Frankfurt maintained focus and ended a three-game Bundesliga losing streak, solidifying their position as fourth in the table and keeping their Champions League hopes alive.
- Bochum, coming off a win against Bayern Munich, missed several key chances and remains in the relegation zone, five points from safety in 16th place.
- Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kaua Santos delivered a standout performance, making crucial saves to deny Bochum an equalizer during their second-half resurgence.