Overview

• Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur ended their Europa League quarterfinal first leg in a 1:1 draw, setting up a decisive return match in Frankfurt next Thursday.
• Hugo Ekitiké opened the scoring for Frankfurt in the 6th minute, with Pedro Porro equalizing for Tottenham in the 26th minute in front of 57,849 fans in London.
• Goalkeeper Kauã Santos made pivotal saves, including deflections off the crossbar, to prevent Tottenham from taking the lead in the second half.
• Coach Dino Toppmöller acknowledged the solid result but emphasized the need for an improved performance in the return leg to secure advancement.
• The winner of the tie will face either FK Bodø/Glimt or Lazio Rom in the semifinals, with Bodø/Glimt leading 2:0 after their first leg.