Bayern Munich were forced to settle for a point after an intense 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Bayern struggled to make their control count, as the home side capitalized on defensive vulnerabilities to claim a hard-earned draw.
Bayern Dominate Possession but Face Defensive Struggles
Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich have solidified their reputation as a team that controls games, frequently commanding the ball for long stretches. The first half against Frankfurt was no exception, as Bayern held an impressive 79% possession, leaving Frankfurt with just 21%. Despite their superiority in controlling the game, Bayern’s defensive issues came to the forefront once again.
Both Min-Jae Kim and Dayot Upamecano found the back of the net in the first half, giving Bayern hope of a comfortable result. However, Frankfurt exploited Bayern’s weakness in one-on-one situations, something that had troubled them earlier in the week during their defeat to Aston Villa. Omar Marmoush was particularly effective in exposing this flaw, scoring the equalizer after being set up by Ansgar Knauff and then providing an assist for Hugo Ekitike’s goal after another one-on-one duel with Upamecano.
Frankfurt’s Defense Tested, But Attack Shines
Despite struggling to withstand Bayern’s relentless pressure, Frankfurt’s defense was buoyed by an impressive performance from goalkeeper Kaua, who made several key saves to keep his side in the match. However, the defenders in front of him found it difficult to contain Bayern’s fluid attack, which threatened to overrun them.
In the second half, Bayern regained the lead thanks to a well-taken goal from Michael Olise, whose strike from the edge of the area beat Kaua. Despite Bayern’s dominance, they failed to extend their advantage further, with Kaua continuing to frustrate their efforts. As the game progressed, Frankfurt grew increasingly dangerous on the counter-attack.
Frankfurt Rescues a Point Late On
As the match neared its conclusion, Frankfurt began to find space and posed a real threat in transition. After missing a good opportunity to level the score, Eric Dina Ebimbe redeemed himself by setting up Marmoush for his second goal of the game. The Egyptian striker’s clinical finish ensured that Frankfurt would walk away with a valuable point.
While Bayern may feel they should have won based on their overall performance, Frankfurt’s ability to capitalize on the defensive weaknesses Bayern had shown against Villa proved decisive. Under Dino Toppmöller, Frankfurt have emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s early-season standouts, with the partnership between Marmoush and Ekitike proving particularly effective.
Looking ahead, Bayern’s difficult schedule continues after the international break with a clash against VfB Stuttgart, while Frankfurt will seek to maintain their momentum as they travel to Bayer Leverkusen.
