Overview
- Hugo Ekitiké scored in the 6th minute, giving Eintracht Frankfurt an early lead in London.
- Pedro Porro equalized for Tottenham Hotspur in the 26th minute with a skillful backheel finish.
- Substitute goalkeeper Kauã Santos delivered a standout performance with key saves, including a critical stop in the 56th minute.
- The result maintains Frankfurt's unbeaten record in the Europa League and sets up a pivotal return leg in Frankfurt next Thursday.
- Discussions over Frankfurt's long-term goalkeeping situation continue, with Kevin Trapp's return from injury still uncertain.