Without their star Omar Marmoush, now seriously considered to join Manchester City, theEintracht Francfort dominated the Borussia Dortmund with a score of 2-0 on Friday, during the opening of the 18th day of the Bundesliga.
With this victory, Eintracht recorded its third consecutive success in the league at the start of 2025, while Dortmund suffered its third defeat, further complicating the club’s situation.
It was the Frenchman Hugo Ekitiké who opened the scoring in the 18th minute after initiating a counterattack and also being the finisher, thus signing his ninth goal in this Bundesliga. At the very end of the match, Danish Oscar Höjlund scored the second and final goal for his team.
This victory allows Eintracht to consolidate its third position in the standings, now totaling 36 points, six points behind leader Bayern Munich and two behind Bayer Leverkusen (2nd), who respectively face Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach this Saturday.
For its part, this third consecutive defeat places Borussia Dortmund in a precarious situation. The continuity of coach Nuri Sahin is called into question, the team finding itself in tenth place, far from the top positions and relegated to the fight to integrate the ‘Top 4’ in order to participate in the next Champions League.
Without its star, Eintracht wins
When announcing the squad, Eintracht revealed that Marmoush, current second top scorer in the Bundesliga with 15 goals, was not on the team sheet, indicating he was engaged in negotiations with another club, without further details.
-According to German and English media, Eintracht has reached an agreement with Manchester City for a transfer of Marmoush, estimated by the German daily Bild at around 80 million euros ($82.2 million).
At the end of the match, Marmoush joined his teammates to celebrate this precious victory with the supporters at the Waldstadion.
For Dortmund, this defeat harms confidence before their trip to Bologna on Tuesday for the seventh day of the Champions League, where the yellow club still hopes to qualify directly for the round of 16, without going through a play-off trap.
SOURCE : AFP
Takeaways
- Hugo Ekitiké shows his importance by scoring in a key moment for Eintracht.
- Borussia Dortmund must quickly find solutions to avoid further poor performances.
- Rumors around Marmoush fuel transfer debates in the Bundesliga.
In conclusion, the match highlights the importance of transitions in modern football, not only on the pitch but also behind the scenes at clubs. As Eintracht continues to climb the ranks, Borussia Dortmund faces a period of uncertainty that could reveal crucial choices in the short term. What adjustments will be necessary to regain positive momentum?
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