The Frankfurt club performed impressively in its match against Galatasaray, winning a score of 5-1. After a hesitant start to the game, the Frankfurt players scored three goals before half, then dominated the second period to ensure a clear victory. This victory puts them at the top of their group in the Champions League phase, at least until the next competition day. Can Uzun scored a remarkable goal in his first Champions League game, while Jonathan Burkardt scored two goals and Ansgar Knauff sealed the win. Ritsu Doaan also contributed by matching Galatasaray’s first goal.

Coach Dino Toppmöller made some changes in team composition compared to the previous match against Bayer Leverkusen, notably by titularizing Ansgar Knauff instead of Jean-Matteo Bahoya and keeping Michael Zetterer as goaltender. The fans’ rating of the players was generally positive, with an average score of 2.14 out of 11 players. Individual performances varied, with the best player getting the highest score and the lowest score.

Several players were particularly highlighted. Can Uzun was praised for his class and decisive goal, while Jonathan Burkardt confirmed his form by scoring two goals. Nathaniel Brown showed a notable improvement in defence, and Ritsu Doaan scored an important goal and continued to be helpful. Michael Zetterer was a security guard, and Robin Koch was a defence rock, especially in the air duels. Chaibi Tariff scored an important goal, but showed some hesitation. Nnamdi Collins had some mistakes, but overall achieved a correct performance.