Overview

• Eintracht Frankfurt was eliminated from the Europa League after a 0:1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-finals, with a penalty by Dominic Solanke deciding the match.
• An early thigh injury to Mario Götze disrupted Frankfurt's tactical plans, with the midfielder expected to miss several weeks of Bundesliga action.
• Rookie goalkeeper Kaua Santos, who had impressed in earlier rounds, conceded the crucial penalty in an uncharacteristic misstep.
• With no Bundesliga teams reaching the semifinals, this marks the first time since the 2020/21 season that German clubs are absent at this stage in European competitions.
• Frankfurt remains in contention for its first-ever Champions League qualification through its Bundesliga standing, currently sitting third in the league.