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Eintracht Frankfurt Visit Atlético With Defensive Plan and In-Form Uzun

The match serves as a showcase for the 19-year-old’s scoring surge as Eintracht seek a measure of progress against seasoned European opposition.

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Overview

  • Eintracht travel to the Estadio Metropolitano for Tuesday’s Champions League fixture at 21:00 local time after opening the group with a 5:1 win over Galatasaray.
  • Can Uzun enters as Frankfurt’s focal threat after scoring in each of the first five Bundesliga matchdays and totaling five goals and three assists this season.
  • Coach Dino Toppmöller’s side prioritizes a compact setup, responding to 11 goals conceded across their last three Bundesliga matches.
  • Atlético arrive in strong attacking form following a 5:2 derby win over Real Madrid, though coach Diego Simeone will be absent on a touchline ban from a previous red card.
  • The spotlight on Uzun has intensified transfer speculation, with reports suggesting an approximate €80 million valuation as clubs monitor his Champions League performances.