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German Clubs Shift Focus to Bundesliga After European Exits

With no Bundesliga teams in European semifinals for the first time since 2021, clubs prioritize domestic goals amid injuries and tactical adjustments.

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Overview

  • Eintracht Frankfurt exited the Europa League after a 0–1 loss to Tottenham, with goalkeeper Kaua Santos conceding a penalty and Mario Götze leaving early due to injury.
  • For the first time in four years, no German club has reached the semifinals of any European competition, highlighting a period of underperformance for the Bundesliga.
  • Frankfurt now focuses on securing a Champions League spot through a top-three Bundesliga finish, with Kevin Trapp close to returning and Götze sidelined for upcoming matches.
  • Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund aim to channel their European disappointments into domestic success, with Bayern leading the league and Dortmund fighting for European qualification.
  • Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV prepare for a pivotal 2. Bundesliga clash, as Schalke seeks safety and HSV pushes for promotion to the top flight.