62′
22:19
Too bad for FC Barcelona, 1:3 by Paralluelo
59′
22:16
Too bad for FC Barcelona, 1:2 by Mariona
And yet the Spaniards turn the game around! As a result of a corner, Lucy Bronze has a chance at the far post, and Stina Johannes is able to fend off this attempt with her fists. But the ball stays in the box and then falls to Mariona in the hustle and bustle, who reacts quickest from ten meters and converts it into the left corner.
56′
22:14
Now Niko Arnautis’ team has gradually come together. The hosts try to get back into the game through their own phases of possession.
53′
22:11
That actually has to be the lead for Barcelona! Patri has all the time in the world in the center and puts the ball through to Aitana at the right moment, who is also completely uncovered. But even though the 25-year-old has a clear shot and is only twelve meters in front of the goal, she puts the ball right into the arms of SGE goalkeeper Stina Johannes.
50′
22:08
Frankfurt has to gather here as quickly as possible to avoid being overrun. The Spaniards come out of the dressing room much more determined and obviously want to improve the situation here.
48′
10:05 p.m
Great for FC Barcelona, 1-1 by Paralluelo
That happened a little too quickly! On the left flank, Ona Batlle simply sprints away from her opponent Sara Doorsoun and brings the ball sharply into the six-yard box. Paralluelo rushes to the spot and pushes the ball over the line from a few meters – Stina Johannes is completely powerless.
47′
10:04 p.m
Barcelona’s first approach: Paralluelo puts the ball across in the penalty area to Caroline Graham Hansen, who shoots over it somewhat hastily.
46′
22:03
Let’s continue in Deutsche Bank Park! The big question is: How long will the forces at the SGE last? After all, the intensity is very high.
46′
22:03
Kick-off of the 2nd half
45′+1
9:51 p.m
Half-time conclusion:
A milestone has been reached – and a sensation is on the horizon! Eintracht Frankfurt is 1-0 ahead at halftime against heavily favored FC Barcelona. The Spaniards took control of the game as expected and also had significantly more possession of the ball. But Niko Arnautis’ team was in duels from the start, blocked all the spaces and quickly left the opponent in a certain state of perplexity. Shortly before the half-time whistle, Laura Freigang crowned an outstanding first round for the SGE and brought her colors to the front.
45′+1
9:48 p.m
End of 1st half
45′
9:47 p.m
Official added time (minutes): 1
45′
9:47 p.m
Barcelona wants to respond, but still can hardly find any gaps in the attack. The Frankfurt women are extremely stable.
42′
9:44 p.m
Great for Eintracht Frankfurt, 1-0 by Laura Freigang
Crazy, now the hosts actually take the lead! First, a cross sails too far through the box, but Verena Hanshaw stays in the scene on the left in contrast to her opponent and promptly lifts the ball back into the six-yard box. Laura Freigang is in the right place and heads past goalkeeper Paños from close range.
41′
9:43 p.m
Close thing! On the left side of the penalty area, Nicole Anyomi holds her own against Ona Batlle and simply finishes. Paños doesn’t allow himself to be surprised in the short corner and clears for a corner, which again yields nothing.
39′
9:40 p.m
Frankfurt has now overcome the short period of pressure from the Spaniards. Niko Arnautis’ team continues to be very present and usually manages to push the opponent outwards into safe zones.
36′
9:37 p.m
As a rule, the guests’ attacks come through Caroline Graham Hansen, who has been the most noticeable player on the pitch so far.
33′
9:33 p.m
But all in all it remains a game with few chances. Barcelona increase the pressure, but rarely get into clear shooting positions.
30′
9:33 p.m
Best option of the game! Tanja Pawollek and Sophia Kleinherne don’t even get into a duel against the nimble Mariona. The 27-year-old penetrates the penalty area on the half-right side, but doesn’t hit the ball properly around 14 meters in front of the goal. Stina Johannes puts the shot in the bottom right corner.
27′
9:28 p.m
From the left half of the field, Patri lifts the leather into the center. There, Caroline Graham narrowly missed Hansen with her head.
25′
9:27 p.m
Strongly defended! Paralluelo seems to be through after a long ball, but Pia-Sophie Wolter fights her way back into the action with a lot of passion and separates her opponent from the ball in time.
22′
9:22 p.m
Niko Arnautis’ team forces a lot of ball wins in midfield, is extremely toxic in direct duels and is constantly on the move. Only the passes in the final third leave something to be desired.
19′
9:19 p.m
Caroline Graham Hansen again, too central again! Stina Johannes again easily takes a long-range shot from the Norwegian.
17′
9:18 p.m
Every duel won and every successful action by the Frankfurt team is loudly acknowledged by the spectators. The atmosphere is therefore great, around 15,000 fans are expected to be present this evening.
15′
9:17 p.m
Caroline Graham Hansen dribbles half-right to the edge of the penalty area and looks for the finish. But because the ball rolls right into the middle of the goal, SGE keeper Stina Johannes has no problem at all.
12′
9:13 p.m
Barca are clearly trying to dominate the action. But Frankfurt holds up well and keeps putting little pinpricks.
9′
9:11 p.m
Lara Prašnikar has a lot of space on the other side. But her shot from around 25 meters rolls well past the left post.
8th’
9:10 p.m
Now the guests create the first half chance of the encounter! The Spaniards cleverly extend the game to the right side to the free-standing Lucy Bronze, who Aitana immediately sends into the box. It was only at the last moment that the 25-year-old was prevented from making the crucial cross pass.
6′
9:07 p.m
It’s working surprisingly well so far: Barcelona haven’t managed to get into dangerous areas yet – everything takes place in the midfield.
3′
9:03 p.m
Unsurprisingly, the clearly favored Spaniards had a lot of possession in the first few minutes. Frankfurt tries to receive the opponents from the halfway line and then block the passing lanes.
1′
9:02 p.m
It starts in Deutsche Bank Park – the game will be officiated by referee Jana Adámková from the Czech Republic!
20:24
At the start of the group phase, Barcelona beat Benfica Lisbon 5-0. Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas each scored a brace, and former Wolfsburg player Caroline Graham Hansen also stood out and prepared four goals. But as was the case recently, the preliminary round introduced in 2021/22, in which the Catalans have won 12 of 13 games so far, is only supposed to be a stopover on the way to the final, which will take place in Bilbao this season. Barca gained additional self-confidence last weekend with their 5-0 win in the Clasico against Real Madrid.
8:16 p.m
For Laura Freigang, the anticipation before the big game couldn’t be greater. “This is an event that you don’t experience often in your career. We are all aware of that. It will be something very special for everyone who is there, on the pitch, next to the pitch, in the stands. We will absolutely enjoy it,” said the 25-year-old. SGE head coach Niko Arnautis is currently relying on full support from the stands: “We won’t want to make things easy for FC Barcelona. If the fans push us forward, we can get a percentage point or two more out of ourselves.”
8:08 p.m
The Frankfurters are probably facing the biggest sporting challenge that currently exists in European club football. But in principle, Eintracht feels right at home in this outsider role. “We are a surprise team. We have already beaten Bayern and Wolfsburg,” Lara Prašnikar clarified and added: “Who knows what will happen on Wednesday.” A week ago, the SGE got off to an optimal start, getting their first win in the Champions League group phase and beating FC Rosengard 2-1.
8:00 p.m
Have a wonderful evening and welcome to the second matchday of the Champions League group phase! The footballers from Eintracht Frankfurt welcome the big FC Barcelona. Kick-off in Deutsche Bank Park is at 9 p.m.