After the chaotic Bundesliga outing against VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt's Conference League encounter with PAOK Thessaloniki was remarkably calm, according to Frankfurt police. Their Friday night report lauded a "peaceful operation," with the pre-match fan march from Greece also being incident-free, save for some pyrotechnics.
Despite the turbulent past, the game passed by peacefully, a welcome change after the violent clashes between Eintracht fans and the police during the previous Bundesliga match. Over 200 individuals were injured, leading both the club and the authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation, which includes a 50-member commission.
Before the match against Thessaloniki, police chief Stefan Müller emphasized professionalism and composure. He conveyed expectations of the same from "problem fans." Thankfully, the fans chose to abstain from further provocation. A prominent banner displaying "Freie Kurve Frankfurt" was showcased between the lower and upper tiers, signaling a peaceful atmosphere.
Meanwhile, attention shifted to the Conference League tables, match data, and squad lists. Both teams aimed to make a mark in the tournament, which spans various European cities, including Germany.
As for the backstory leading up to this peaceful resolution, investigative details are currently scarce. Searches yielded results on various topics, such as racist and misogynistic abuse in women's football, Bundesliga match updates, and a bank scandal. Unfortunately, no specific investigation related to violent clashes between Eintracht Frankfurt fans and police during a match was found.
