Tottenham Hotspur now shift their focus back to Europe, with a tricky Europa League quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon – and based on recent results, Ange Postecoglou can be quietly confident.
Tottenham Hotspur’s attention now turns to European matters once again, as they prepare for a crucial Europa League quarter-final clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.
The first leg will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but that might not be as much of an advantage as it seems.
That’s because Postecoglou’s scout shared a detail that could have consequences for Tottenham’s return leg in the Europa League – and potentially the tie as a whole.
The Aussie revealed that his scout reported how electric, and even deafening, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park can get when they’re on song. It’s the kind of atmosphere that could swing a tight game.
If Spurs are serious about going all the way in this competition, they’ll need to prove themselves both home and away.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at what sort of form the German side are bringing into this one.
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Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent form has been a mixed bag going into Thursday night’s encounter against Spurs.
They’ve managed just two wins from their last five Bundesliga outings, though they still sit as high as 3rd in the table – a reflection of how inconsistent the chasing pack has been this season.
That run includes a heavy 4-1 home defeat to title-chasing Bayer Leverkusen, a 2-1 loss away to Union Berlin – who currently sit 14th, ironically the same league position as Spurs – and most recently, a 2-0 defeat on the road against Werder Bremen.
That result means they’ll arrive in north London off the back of a loss, hardly ideal preparation for such a high-stakes European tie.
Looking closely at their Bundesliga away form, Frankfurt haven’t exactly been convincing. They’ve played 14 games on the road this season, winning six and losing five.
It’s not the worst record, but it certainly shows they’re vulnerable away from home. That said, they’ve still got enough about them to spring a surprise at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially if Postecoglou’s side aren’t switched on.
Frankfurt’s European pedigree and the big Spurs opportunity
Historically, Spurs and Frankfurt haven’t met often – just twice in fact. Tottenham edged a 3-2 win during the 2022 Champions League group stage at home, after playing out a goalless draw in Germany.
The German side do have notable Europa League pedigree, having won the competition in the 2021/22 and 1979/80 seasons, and finishing runners-up back in 1959/60. It’s a track record that shows they’re no strangers to going deep in Europe.
Spurs, on the other hand, have won the Europa League twice in their history, once in 1972 and then later in 1984. Of course, they haven’t won in recent years, meaning the 2024/25 campaign presents a real chance to change that narrative.
However, a tough test like this quarter-final is exactly the kind of hurdle they’ll need to clear if they’re to create something memorable.