Champions League - Setback for Eintracht women in the premier class
Eintracht Frankfurt's women's soccer team have suffered a setback in their battle to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Bundesliga third-placed team lost 0:1 (0:0) at Benfica Lisbon on Wednesday and slipped to third place in Group A with three points behind their Portuguese rivals (6) and leaders FC Barcelona (9).
Marie Alidou scored the winning goal in the 71st minute for the Portuguese champions, who dominated the game for long periods. The goal was preceded by a careless loss of possession by Frankfurt captain Tanja Pawollek in midfield. Eintracht were too passive overall and were barely able to create any chances. On the contrary, goalkeeper Stina Johannes saved the Hessians from a heavier defeat with several saves.
The team from Frankfurt will have the opportunity to take revenge in front of their home crowd next Thursday. However, coach Niko Arnautis' team will then be under pressure to win in order to maintain their chances of progressing.
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- Despite the setback, Eintracht Frankfurt's women's team will aim to regain their form in their upcoming home game against Benfica Lisbon, hoping to secure a crucial victory and keep their Champions League hopes alive in Hesse, Germany.
- meanwhile, Portugal's Benfica Lisbon, who currently lead Group A with six points, will look to build on their win against Frankfurt and maintain their position in the royal class of European soccer, with their next match against FC Barcelona in Lisbon.
- Frauke Köhler, a prominent women's soccer commentator in Germany, expressed her disappointment over Eintracht Frankfurt's performance, stating that they failed to show the same level of class and intensity as their Portuguese rivals, Benfica Lisbon.
- While preparing for their upcoming match, Eintracht Frankfurt's coach, Niko Arnautis, acknowledged the importance of playing with determination and focus, as any slip-up against Benfica or FC Barcelona could potentially result in their elimination from the Champions League.
- As the Champions League continues, fans of women's soccer in Germany and Portugal will be eagerly awaiting the clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Benfica Lisbon, hoping to witness an exciting showdown between two great teams fighting for a place in the premier class.
- In a separate development, football fans in Portugal will also be keeping an eye on the Group A match between FC Barcelona and Benfica Lisbon, as a victory for the Spanish giants would further strengthen their lead in the group and move them closer to securing their place in the Champions League's knockout stages, while Benfica will be looking to maintain their position in the top spot and continue their impressive run this season.
Source: www.stern.de
