46
19:47
The second round is on! Both teams return to the pitch unchanged.
46
19:46
Kick-off 2nd half
45
19:34
Mid-term conclusion:
Then it’s break! After 45 minutes, Eintracht Frankfurt leads 2-1 at Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16 first leg! From the start, an intense, sometimes heated duel developed between the two teams on the pitch, in which Frankfurt took the first trick. Kostić’s mix of cross and shot on goal sunk perfectly behind Bravo in the far corner after 14 minutes. As a result, the Andalusians impressed with their pass security, but only rarely had compelling chances to score. Fekir used the best opportunity to equalize after a nice attack (30′). But the SBU managed to get the perfect answer because Lindstrøm prevailed and Kamada made it 2-1 perfectly (32nd). So the Hessians take a not undeserved lead into the cabin. See you soon!
45
19:31
Canales tries again with a long-range shot from almost 25 meters, but aims well wide to the right.
42
19:28
The duels on the pitch are usually very intense. With the two early yellow cards, however, Guida has already set the tone for his personal penalties.
40
19:26
Five minutes until the break. Frankfurt now wants to take the lead into the dressing room.
38
19:24
Kostić curled a free-kick from the right half-field sharply to the near post, where William Carvalho cleared with a header.
35
19:21
After Fekir’s cross from the right, the hosts complained about a Frankfurt handball. But Guida is right to continue.
34
19:20
Now a very open game is developing. Fekir wants to get through to Juanmi in the direction of the penalty spot, but Tuta still blocks him decisively. In the end, the SGE can clear the corner.
32
19:17
Tooor for Eintracht Frankfurt, 1:2 by Daichi Kamada
What a response from the SGE! At the hosts’ left-back, Édgar González plays an inaccurate pass straight to Sow’s feet, who quickly deflects the ball to Lindstrøm. The Dane dribbles his way into the penalty area from the side and then plays into the backcourt to Kamada, who easily scores from eleven meters to make it 2-1! For the Japanese it is already the fourth goal in the current competition!
30
19:15
Tooor for Real Betis, 1-1 through Nabil Fekir
One action is enough for Real Betis to get back in the game! Rodríguez alludes to Canales in the centre, who can open up unopposed and play to the right flank to Fekir. The Frenchman pulls into the box from the flank, lets N’Dicka stand loosely and flicks the ball flat into the far corner from 14 meters. Trapp has no chance.
28
19:13
Sabaly is unlocked on the right side and has a lot of space. But the right-back makes very little of this, because his cross flies in a high arc into the goal.
26
19:12
A nice attack by the Andalusians. Fekir lifts the ball to the left flank where Canales immediately plays the ball into the center. At the second post, however, Willian José comes a step too late, which is why there is no danger.
25
19:10
Yellow card for Djibril Sow (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Sow moves Aitor Ruibal from behind in a duel and is also warned.
23
19:08
Nabil Fekir (Real Betis) receives a yellow card
After a harmless foul against Tuta, Fekir is terribly upset about the whistle and hits the ball away. Guida draws yellow.
20
19:06
In addition, the Glasner-Elf is defensively stable, even if the Spaniards impress with their pass security. Frankfurt hasn’t allowed anything yet.
17
19:02
Even though there has been no away goals rule in the European Cup since this season, the opening goal is of course really good for the guests. Now the SBU can let the hosts come first.
14
19:00
Tooor for Eintracht Frankfurt, 0:1 by Filip Kostić
Eintracht takes the lead! Sow has some space in the center and shows overview by shifting the game strongly to the left wing. There Kostić is free and is not attacked by Sabaly. The Serb uses a mixture of crosses and shots on goal. The ball sinks precisely behind Bravo into the far corner!
13
18:59
Strong action by Fekir, who picks up the ball in the center circle, leaves two opponents behind with a spin and then picks up speed. However, his shot from a central position of 23 meters is blocked by Hinteregger.
11
18:57
Canales has switched to the right wing, but slips away slightly on his cross into the box. So Kamada can clarify in his own sixteen.
9
18:55
Now the guests record a first longer ball possession phase and pushes Real Betis into their own half.
6
18:51
First degree for the SGE. Kostić puts Lindstrøm through on the right side of the box, but the Dane’s shot goes well over the goal.
4
18:50
Eintracht relies on early pressing in the early minutes and tries to stop the Andalusians from attacking early on.
2
18:48
After a long goal kick from Bravo, the ball trickled down the left into the path of Canales, who tried to finish from 15 meters out. Trapp parried safely.
1
18:46
The ball rolls! Frankfurt kicked off in black shirts, Real Betis is dressed in green and white.
18:39
Today’s game is led by the Italian Marco Guida.
18:34
The anticipation of the duels in the European Cup can also be felt among the supporters of Eintracht Frankfurt. An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 Eintracht fans are expected in Seville. Since there are no corona restrictions in the stadium, the entire Adlerträger fan scene will be there for today’s away game.
18:22
Since Betis’ city rival FC Sevilla also has home rights in the Europa League round of 16, the game between the Verdiblancos and SGE was postponed to Wednesday evening. Sevilla FC will then host West Ham United tomorrow night.
18:09
Let’s look at the lineups. Compared to the 3-1 draw against Atlético Madrid, Coach Pellegrini rotates the hosts properly and changes his starting XI to six positions. Pezzella, Édgar González, Rodríguez, Canales, Juanmi and Willian José will start in place of Bartra, Victor Ruiz, Guardado, Akouokou, Joaquín and Borja Iglesias. At the SBU, Glasner sends exactly the eleven into the race that also started in Berlin.
18:01
Real Betis, on the other hand, defeated Zenit St. Petersburg in the first knockout round of the competition and are allowed to compete in the round of 16. With fifth place in the Spanish Primera División, Eintracht has an unpleasant task ahead of them, as Glasner also knows: “We need a very compact defence. We always have to be vigilant when Betis has the ball, always be vigilant in the rest of the defense because they are especially over can switch their wings very well and we have to be very vigilant with set pieces.” In addition, the Verdiblancos got further momentum for the upcoming tasks with the final in the Copa del Rey last week.
17:55
The anticipation of the round of 16 in the Europa League is huge in the Eintracht Frankfurt camp. Especially after last Saturday’s 4-1 win at Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga, the Eagle Bearers travel to Spain with a lot of confidence. “The game in Berlin gave us self-confidence, of course we want to take that with us,” said coach Oliver Glasner, who is considering tactical changes despite the convincing victory in the league: “We expect Betis with very offensive wingers who are really good in one-on-ones -are one. That’s why there are considerations to act a bit more defensively.” The Hessians secured their place in the round of 16 by winning the preliminary round group D in front of Olympiacos Piraeus.
17:32
Welcome to the round of 16 first leg in the Europa League! At 18:45, the German representative Eintracht Frankfurt will visit Real Betis in Seville.