Frankfurt Edges Stuttgart to Strengthen Champions League Bid

Mario Götze’s second-half goal secures a 1-0 victory for Eintracht Frankfurt, while Stuttgart’s winless streak extends to six matches.

Mario Götze scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Hugo Larsson's shot hit the post.
Eintracht Frankfurt moved temporarily into third place in the Bundesliga standings, bolstering their Champions League qualification hopes.
Stuttgart’s Ameen Al-Dakhil received a red card in the 58th minute for a last-man foul on Hugo Ekitiké, leaving Stuttgart with 10 players for the remainder of the match.
Stuttgart’s sixth consecutive match without a win further diminishes their chances of securing a European competition spot this season.
Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos delivered key saves early in the match, stepping in for the injured Kevin Trapp, while Ansgar Knauff left the game with a knee injury in the first half.