"Eintracht have placed the emphasis on keeping the opposition quiet in their past two competitive games, and with good reason after suddenly becoming one of the most porous teams defensively in the Bundesliga, and that concerning pattern extending into the UEFA Champions League. Three conceded at Bayer Leverkusen started the unwanted trend and it worsened with four against both Union Berlin and Borussia Mönchengladbach and then five Gegentore against both Atlético Madrid and Liverpool on the continental front"
"Eintracht Frankfurt represent, for me, one of the can't-miss clubs in world football yet they remain weirdly underrated. Walk through the Frankfurter Stadtwald (city forest) on a matchday and you'll feel the passion as you pass thousands eating their ritual matchday bratwurst and contemplating the game. Once inside, when you spend a few minutes in the club museum, your heart beats faster as you sense the history."
An international break approached after a goalless spell before Ritsu Doan dribbled past two defenders in the 80th minute and finished with his left foot to secure a narrow win for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Mainz fixture was a hard-fought Arbeitssieg, with a dull first half and a pragmatic focus on stifling opponents. Defensive frailties have emerged, with three goals conceded at Bayer Leverkusen followed by four against Union Berlin and Borussia Mönchengladbach and five conceded to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool in Europe. The club retains passionate matchday rituals, museum history and a vocal fan culture around the Waldtribüne.
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