Title: Frankfurt's Last-Ditch Efforts in Europa League Fall Short
In a disappointing turn of events, Eintracht Frankfurt swept aside their chances of securing a direct spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League, falling 1:2 against PAOK Thessaloniki at home. Though Omar Marmoush equalized in the 58th minute, a late deficit due to a yellow card given to Kristijan Jakic in stoppage time sealed their fate.
Losing ground in the European tournament, Frankfurt remains steadfast in their quest to edge closer to the knockout stages or at the very least, make it through the play-offs. This resilience does not diminish their desire to secure a victory laden Conference League journey.
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It's essential to note that Eintracht Frankfurt is in fact participating in the UEFA Europa League, specifically for the 2024/25 season, not the Conference League. Let's dive deeper into their performance in the Europa League:
- Leauge Phase Results: Eintracht Frankfurt had a series of matches in the Europa League, including a thrilling 3-3 draw with Viktoria Plzeň, triumphs over Besiktas and Ferencváros.
- Qualification Status: With merely a point required in their final league phase fixture in Rome, Frankfurt could secure direct qualification for the last 16. Even in case of defeat, they could still make it through the play-offs.
- Upcoming Fixtures: The draw for the last 16 will take place on 21 February, and Frankfurt will face the winner of Saint-Gilloise/Ajax or PAOK/FCSB in the competition on 6 and 13 March.
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