Atletico Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt” border=”0″ />Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 pm
Venue: Civitas Metropolitano
Match Official: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Goal Scorers:
Team Updates
Atletico Madrid
Julian Alvarez, sidelined with a minor knee injury during Atletico’s recent Champions League fixture against Liverpool, is expected to return to the starting lineup against Frankfurt.
The Argentine forward, who has impressively netted five goals in his last two La Liga appearances, aims to extend his scoring streak to three consecutive matches across all tournaments.
Meanwhile, Antoine Griezmann, who featured in the Liverpool game, might find himself on the bench this time around.
The veteran Frenchman has been utilized mainly as a substitute in two of Atletico’s previous three outings, including last weekend’s victory over Real Madrid, where he scored the decisive goal after coming on in the closing minutes.
Injury concerns persist for Atletico, with defender Jose Maria Gimenez sidelined due to a thigh strain, Johnny Cardoso recovering from an ankle injury, and Thiago Almada still managing a muscular problem.
Turning to Eintracht Frankfurt, forward Jonathan Burkardt stands out as a crucial player to monitor this Tuesday. The German striker has been in fine form, scoring in each of his last three competitive matches.
In his latest Champions League appearance, Burkardt contributed two goals and an assist, helping the Eagles secure a commanding home win against Galatasaray.
Projected Atletico Madrid Starting XI:
Oblak; Hancko, Lenglet, Le Normand, Llorente; Gonzalez, Koke, Barrios, Simeone; Alvarez, Sorloth
Eintracht Frankfurt
Robin Koch, typically a defensive stalwart for Frankfurt, showcased his offensive prowess over the weekend by scoring his first-ever career brace in a match against Monchengladbach.
Rasmus Kristensen remains a doubt due to a muscle injury, posing a challenge for Frankfurt’s defensive setup.
Additionally, the goalkeeper position is under scrutiny. Since returning from a knee injury, Kaua Santos has conceded eight goals in two appearances, prompting speculation about a potential change.
Michael Zetterer is expected to make a comeback, having last featured in the emphatic 5-1 Champions League victory over Galatasaray.
Likely Eintracht Frankfurt Starting XI:
Zetterer; Brown, Theate, Koch, Collins; Knauff, Uzun, Skhiri, Chaibi, Doan; Burkardt
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt