Eintracht’s return to the Champions League: from dream to nightmare – Marca

A first half marked by the absence of a goal. Eintracht Frankfurt debuted 62 years later in the Champions League and did not return as they dreamed. The champion of the Europa League last season had to go out on the pitch recharged with strength to enter the Champions League through the big door. The local team pec rookie. Goal by Edwards (0-1) in Eintracht 0-3 Sporting de PortugalThe match came to life in the 65th minute when Edwards broke the monotony that enveloped Deutsche Bank Park. Just two minutes later Trincao wanted to join the party, a goal that also went through Edwards’ boots. The visiting team woke up and in just two minutes they did all their homework, to leave the German team stunned. In the 82nd minute, Nuno Santos closed the scoring with a 0-3. Goal by Trincao (0-2) in Eintracht 0-3 Sporting de PortugalMan of the matchSporting de Portugal striker Edwards was the agitator for his team . Everything that Sporting generated passed through the player’s boots. He left the pitch in the 73rd minute with a goal and an assist. The Portuguese team did not have offensive mobility and Edwards was in charge of going from one band to another, recovering balls and being the one who created movement in Sporting’s attack. Already in the first half he could have opened the scoring with a stop by Trapp that prevented the 0-1. He also had a chance from 11 meters. The penalty was awarded by the referee in the 11th minute, but after the VAR review he changed his decision. The goalless draw continued at Deutsche Bank Park. Santos’ goal (0-3) in Eintracht 0-3 Sporting de PortugalA debut to forgetEintracht Frankfurt began having occasional chances, but it was not decisive in front of goal. This played a trick on them. Forgiving some dangerous occasions, they arrived at the break, where the rival came out with a different mentality. Sporting defended very well, to keep their German rival at bay. The two goals in a row from the Portuguese team were enough for Eintracht Frankfurt to collapse. Until Nuno Santos came out, who ended up making blood before a sunken Sporting. Oliver Glasner’s team will have to work hard to improve in the upcoming Champions League games and not lose everything they have achieved to get here.