Why Tottenham have a big advantage over Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend
Eintracht Frankfurt might have secured a vital 1-1 draw in the first leg quarterfinal Europa League tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but with the German side still juggling league commitments, Spurs could be the ones heading into the second leg with a crucial edge.
A 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt is far from ideal for Tottenham Hotspur and their fans.
Still, there was some encouragement to be taken from Thursday night’s performance, with Ange Postecoglou’s men showing grit and fighting spirit throughout — aside from the goal conceded, Spurs were the dominant side.
Now, they face a tough trip to Germany. And make no mistake, it will be a test, especially after Postecoglou and his scouts openly admitted that Frankfurt’s ground is one of the noisiest in Germany — not exactly a welcoming place to go.
There’s a challenge ahead, but Tottenham might just hold an edge.
Why Spurs have an edge over Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of the Europa League tie
European ties aren’t always decided by shots on target or xG. More often than not, it comes down to fight and desire — and in that department, Spurs could just have the upper hand.
For Tottenham, the Europa League is all that’s left. Their Premier League campaign has been an absolute write-off, with the club languishing in 14th.
Champions League qualification via the league is firmly off the table. Spurs would need to win all seven of their remaining games — while also relying on nine other teams to collapse entirely. It’s not happening.
And truthfully, based on their current form, you wouldn’t even trust them to do their own part. But that’s where the advantage lies — their focus is all-in on this tie, unlike Frankfurt.
Europa League is now Tottenham’s priority as Frankfurt juggle Bundesliga top four fight
With nothing to lose in the league, Ange Postecoglou can afford to rotate heavily against Wolves this weekend — and not a single fan would bat an eye.
If given the choice between three points against Wolves or a famous European away win in Germany, Spurs fans know exactly where they stand.
Frankfurt, though, don’t have that luxury. They’re still firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place via the Bundesliga, sitting third — but with just seven points separating them from eighth-placed Borussia Dortmund, they can’t afford to take their eye off the ball.
Even against relegation-threatened Heidenheim, rotation comes with risk. So while Postecoglou can rest legs, Frankfurt might be forced to go strong.
And that extra energy in midweek — that freshness — could end up being the tiny edge that swings it Spurs’ way.
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