Spurs Held to 1-1 Draw by Frankfurt in Europa League Quarter-Final First Leg
Tottenham Hotspur played out a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Match Recap
It was a night of mixed emotions for Spurs fans. Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead just six minutes into the game through a thunderous long-range effort from Hugo Ekitike that stunned the home crowd.
Tottenham responded well, and in the 26th minute, Pedro Porro grabbed the equalizer with a clever backheel finish after a sharp pass from James Maddison. The goal energized the North London side, who pushed for a winner throughout the remainder of the match.
Son Heung-min hit the woodwork and Lucas Bergvall tested Frankfurt’s goalkeeper with a low drive, but Spurs couldn’t find the breakthrough. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, the game ended all square, leaving it all to play for in the return leg in Germany.
Match Stats:
Possession: Tottenham 56% – Frankfurt 44%
Shots on Goal: Tottenham 6 – Frankfurt 2
Corners: Tottenham 9 – Frankfurt 3
Saves: Tottenham 1 – Frankfurt 5
Manager’s Verdict
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou remained positive after the game. “We created the better chances and controlled the game well after the early goal. It’s now about finishing the job in Frankfurt,” he said in the post-match press conference.
What’s Next?
The second leg will take place next week in Frankfurt, with the tie delicately poised. Tottenham will need to bring their A-game to book a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
