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.