Eintracht Frankfurt wins friendly with Rabona goal and brace
Eintracht Frankfurt started their test match campaign under Adi Hütter with an impressive 7-1 win against Hessenliga side Gießen. Jonathan Burkardt thrilled with a spectacular Rabona goal, while new signing Malik Pimpong made an impact with a brace. The Eagles showed strong offensive play, while the defense remained solid.
What was the highlight of the match?
The absolute highlight was Jonathan Burkardt's fourth goal, where he scored with a Rabona, a shot behind his standing leg, under the crossbar. The 24-year-old displayed his technical skill and underscored his importance to Eintracht's offense. New signing Malik Pimpong also made an impression with two goals in the second half and showed good understanding with Ansgar Knauff.
How did the team perform?
The team showed good play under the new, old head coach Adi Hütter. Younes Ebnoutalib and Mario Götze particularly impressed with their technical skills. The full-backs pushed high, and the defensive midfielder Oscar Hojlund dropped between the center-backs in the build-up. Even the supposedly outcast players Niels Nkounkou and Junior Dina Ebimbe were in the starting lineup.
What's next for Eintracht Frankfurt?
After the successful test match start, Eintracht Frankfurt's next game is against RB Leipzig. The home match on February 20, 2027, will be an important test for the team, which is currently in 8th place in the Bundesliga and has yet to score any goals this season. The team will focus on transferring their offensive strength from the test match to the Bundesliga.
