FC Barcelona 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of FC Barcelona 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC Barcelona came out on top with a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. The visitors struck first when Ansgar Knauff found the net in the 21st minute, giving Frankfurt an early lead that reflected their gritty form despite a string of recent losses like the 0-3 defeat to Atalanta. Barcelona, coming off a mixed bag including a heavy 0-3 loss to Chelsea, looked shaky at times but held firm until the break.

The second half turned things around as Jules Koundé scored twice in quick succession, first in the 50th minute and then again in the 53rd, flipping the script and securing the points for the hosts. This comeback win builds on their recent highs, like the 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos, and shows Barcelona’s ability to bounce back. Frankfurt pushed late but couldn’t find an equaliser, adding to their tough run of form with draws and losses piling up.

Barcelona dominated the ball with a whopping 76% possession, which let them control the tempo and rack up five corners while Frankfurt managed none, showing how the hosts pinned their opponents back for much of the game. They also completed far more successful dribbles at 59 compared to Frankfurt’s 33, highlighting their flair in attack, though both sides picked up a few yellow cards – two for Barcelona and one for Frankfurt – without any reds to shift the balance.

Both teams used all five substitutions, with Barcelona making key changes like Marcus Rashford coming on for Fermín López at half-time, which seemed to spark their comeback, while Frankfurt brought on players like Mahmoud Dahoud for Hugo Larsson at 68 minutes to try and chase the game. The assists tally of two for Barcelona and one for Frankfurt underlines how the hosts created more clear chances to turn the match around.

The game sparked into life early with Ansgar Knauff’s goal for Frankfurt in the 21st minute, assisted by Nathaniel Brown, putting the visitors ahead against the run of play. Barcelona had a VAR check on Robert Lewandowski around the 10th minute but no penalty came, keeping things tense until half-time when Marcus Rashford replaced Fermín López at 46 minutes, injecting fresh energy.

Jules Koundé then stole the show with his brace, first netting in the 50th minute with help from Marcus Rashford, followed by another in the 53rd assisted by Lamine Yamal, turning the deficit into a lead. Yellow cards followed for Lamine Yamal at 56 minutes and Gerard Martín at 60 minutes, while Frankfurt’s Ansgar Knauff picked one up earlier at 27 minutes, but late subs like Ferran Torres for Robert Lewandowski at 66 minutes helped Barcelona see out the win.

FC Barcelona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Jules Koundé proving crucial in defence and attack, forming a solid partnership at the back while pushing forward to score his goals. Lamine Yamal added width on the right, linking well for assists, and Robert Lewandowski led the line up front before making way later on. Raphinha brought creativity in midfield until his substitution, helping to build pressure in that attacking setup.

Eintracht Frankfurt set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on Ansgar Knauff’s pace on the wing to grab their early goal with support from Nathaniel Brown. Mario Götze pulled strings in the attacking midfield before being subbed off, while Hugo Larsson anchored the centre until his replacement. The shape allowed them to counter effectively at times, with Farès Chaïbi adding flair before his late change.

Jules Koundé is Coral’s Man of the Match after a standout performance where he bagged two crucial goals without any assists of his own, but still managed three key passes to keep Barcelona ticking. He didn’t create big chances, but his timely strikes turned the game on its head and showed real leadership at the back. It’s no surprise he shone brightest in a match that needed a hero to step up.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Club Brugge (A)
• Win: 6-1 vs Olympiacos F.C. (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Paris Saint Germain (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Atalanta (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Napoli (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Liverpool (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Atlético Madrid (A)

FC Barcelona have just beaten Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1, a result that lifts them to 14th on 10 points after a patchy run including a draw with Club Brugge and a win over Olympiacos, but also losses to Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. They’ll be looking to build momentum and climb the table when they face Osasuna on 2025-12-13 at 17:30, with a chance to pull further away from the lower spots if they can string together more consistent performances.

Eintracht Frankfurt have just lost 2-1 to FC Barcelona, leaving them in 30th on only 4 points amid a dismal streak of defeats like the 3-0 to Atalanta, a 0-0 draw with Napoli, and heavy losses to Liverpool and Atlético Madrid. They need a turnaround quickly to avoid sinking deeper, and their next match against FC Augsburg on 2025-12-13 at 14:30 offers a shot at vital points to start climbing out of trouble.

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