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In a thrilling start to their Champions League campaign, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Galatasaray Istanbul. The highlight of the match was the exceptional performance of newcomer Jonny Burkardt, who scored a brace and provided an assist, making history in the process.
Captain Robin Koch, acknowledging Burkardt's goal-scoring abilities, expressed optimism about his future performances. Koch stated, "It was only a matter of time before he scored." Rudi Völler, DFB sports director and the only other German player to achieve a similar feat, watched the match live from the Frankfurt Arena's tribune.
Burkardt, 25, joined Eintracht Frankfurt from FSV Mainz 05 in the summer. His goals in the match were his first competitive goals for his new team. After the match, Burkardt expressed feelings of relief and happiness, stating it was an incredible start for the team and for him.
Ansgar Knauff, a winger for Eintracht, shared Koch's optimism, predicting that Burkardt will score many more goals for the team in the future. Knauff believes Burkardt earned and deserved his goals in the match against Galatasaray Istanbul.
Coach Dino Toppmöller expressed hope that Burkardt will now fully display his class. Toppmöller stated that Burkardt takes many things to heart and wants to make everything perfect. The coach is convinced of Burkardt's abilities and believes the dam has now burst for him.
The match ended with a score of 5:1 in favor of Eintracht Frankfurt, marking a dream start for the team in the Champions League. Burkardt, who plans to enjoy the moment, will undoubtedly be eager to build on this strong performance in the upcoming matches.
