As of: 03/20/2022 5:26 p.m
In the Bundesliga duel for a European Cup place, Eintracht Frankfurt earned a point against superior Leipzigers thanks to a strong Kevin Trapp between the posts.
The comparison of the two Europa League quarter-finalists from the Bundesliga ended goalless on Sunday (03/20/2022) 0-0.
RB Leipzig remains in the running for a place in the Champions League with 45 points after the 27th matchday. Eintracht Frankfurt (38 points) in eighth place has not completely lost sight of the front regions.
Better opportunities for Leipzig
In the Leipzig Arena, which was almost full with almost 45,000 spectators, the hosts seemed livelier from the start. After the exclusion of Spartak Moscow, RB had no play in the Europa League during the week. On the other hand, Eintracht had against Betis Sevilla battled dramatically via overtime to reach the last eight.
Coach Domenico Tedesco’s RB team took command with determination and speed. A powerful shot from Mohamed Simakan was deflected by Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp with a strong reaction to the post (26th). An attempt by Konrad Laimer just before the edge of the penalty area hit the crossbar (41′).
Nkunku goal disallowed for offside
Shortly before half-time, Leipzig cheered when Christopher Nkunku placed an Angelino pass in the goal after winning the ball (45′). But the Frenchman had previously been offside.
Leipzig also made a more dynamic impression in the second 45 minutes, but the guests from Hesse stayed in the game with a lot of commitment and goalkeeper Trapp, who was still strong. During a Laimer solo, Trapp pulled his arm up in time and prevented the deficit (62nd).
Again and again trap
With another Nkunku attempt from 22 meters after Eintracht lost the ball (78th), Frankfurt’s goalkeeper did not have so many problems. Substitute Yussuf Poulsen also failed to get the ball in the goal in a one-on-one action (81′). The guests waited until the end for a counterattack, but Leipzig’s defense offered nothing, so it ended in a goalless draw.
After the international break on April 2 (6.30 p.m.), Leipzig, who have been unbeaten in ten competitive games, travel to the top game against second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Frankfurt previously hosted SpVgg Greuther Fürth at the bottom on Saturday afternoon (3:30 p.m.).
Source: sportschau.de