Frankfurt - Ajax

Europe: Europa League
Deutsche Bank Park (Frankfurt am Main)
FT
4 - 1
(2 - 0)
Agg: 6 - 2
Frankfurt
Ajax
J. Bahoya⚽1-0
7
M. Götze⚽2-0
25
H. Ekitike⚽3-0
67
78
⚽3-1K. Taylor
M. Götze⚽4-1
82
LineupsStandingPreviewReview
Predicted lineupsFinal lineups are posted before start
Frankfurt
(4-2-3-1)
Ajax
(4-3-3)
Most recent lineups
Frankfurt
Bundesliga
Frankfurt 1 - 2 Union Berlin
1Kevin Trapp
13Rasmus Kristensen
34Nnamdi Collins
35Lucas Melo (75)
21Nathaniel Brown
16Hugo Larsson (58), ☛ (79)
6Oscar Højlund
19Jean Bahoya ☛ (60)
20Can Uzun ☛ (79)
8Fares Chaïbi ☛ (71)
30Michy Batshuayi ⚽ (13), ☛ (60)
 
Bench
11Hugo Ekitike ☚ (60), ⚽X (90+5)
17Sepe Wahi ☚ (71), (85), (90+6)
18Mahmoud Dahoud
26Eric Ebimbe ☚ (79)
27Mario Götze ☚ (60)
29Niels Nkounkou
36Ansgar Knauff ☚ (79)
40Kaua Santos
47Dávid Fenyö
Ajax
Eredivisie
Zwolle 0 - 1 Ajax
16Matheus
3Anton Gaaei
37Josip Šutalo
15Youri Baas
4Jorrel Hato
28Kian Fitz-Jim ☛ (70)
31Jorthy Mokio
8Kenneth Taylor VAR (59), ⚽ (61), ☛ (84)
23Steven Berghuis
9Brian Brobbey ☛ (15)
11Mika Godts ☛ (70)
 
Bench
2Lucas Rosa
6Jordan Henderson ☚ (70)
12Jay Gorter
13Ahmetcan Kaplan
17Oliver Edvardsen ☚ (70)
20Bertrand Traoré ☚ (15)
21B. van den Boomen ☚ (84)
24Daniele Rugani
36Dies Janse
51Charlie Setford
59Don-Angelo Konadu
63Sean Steur

Bundesliga news

Rumor FC BayernBayern reportedly unhappy with Lennart Karl’s social media activity
Preview Borussia Dortmund & Eintracht FrankfurtBorussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: A Topspiel to iron out issues
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 7
BundesligaBayern travel to Freiburg, Gladbach desperate to avoid unwanted record: Five things to look out for on Bundesliga Matchday 7
Match report GermanyMarco Rose’s Bournemouth thrash AC Milan, Baur scores again for Europa League strugglers Celtic
Match report SC Freiburg Monaco punish Freiburg as Schuster’s side suffer 3-0 Conference League defeat
Match report TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim earn first Europa League points with comfortable win over Ligue 1 leaders Lyon
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: VfL Bochum vs. VfL Wolfsburg
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: SV Darmstadt 98 vs. FC St. Pauli
Match report GermanyWoltemade extends Europa League scoring run for Juventus, Behrens nets seventh Conference League goal
FC Bayern Lewandowski backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or and hails Kane and Olise as potential contenders
Match report Bayer Leverkusen Hofmann double fires Leverkusen to third straight Europa League win
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed Europa League Lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Lyon
SC Freiburg Confirmed Conference League lineups: AS Monaco vs. SC Freiburg
FC Bayern Kompany backs Lennart Karl to rediscover best form at Bayern
Rumor SC Freiburg, Schalke 04 Freiburg linked with Schalke youngster Ayhan
Preview VfB Stuttgart & Borussia MönchengladbachVfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Winless Foals looking to avoid unwanted Bundesliga record
Rumor Bayer Leverkusen Victor Boniface keen to leave Leverkusen in January
Rumor RB LeipzigLeipzig likely to retain Brighton's Gruda and Roma's El Aynaoui for €50m package

Table

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Match days

BundesligaBayern travel to Freiburg, Gladbach desperate to avoid unwanted record: Five things to look out for on Bundesliga Matchday 7
Preview VfB Stuttgart & Borussia MönchengladbachVfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Winless Foals looking to avoid unwanted Bundesliga record
Preview Borussia Dortmund & Eintracht FrankfurtBorussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: A Topspiel to iron out issues
BundesligaBayern hit six, Stuttgart struggle and Bremen make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 6
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 6
Match report Gladbach & Hoffenheim Hoffenheim end losing run with hard-fought victory over winless Gladbach
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FreiburgIbrahim Maza and Patrik Schick hail Leverkusen partnership after Freiburg win
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FreiburgFreiburg duo frustrated after Leverkusen defeat: "We didn't deserve to lose!"
Match report Leverkusen & FreiburgSchick makes history as Leverkusen fight back to beat Freiburg
Gladbach & Hoffenheim Confirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"Complete failure": Leipzig chief Schäfer tears into team after Bayern rout
Post-match reaction Werder Bremen & DFBNiclas Füllkrug sends clear message over National team return questions
Lerverkusen & FreiburgConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig "We could have made five substitutions at half-time" – Demichelis reacts to Bayern rout
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund Dortmund sweat over Karetsas after ankle injury against Union Berlin
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“I'll be there whenever I'm needed”: Urbig on replacing Neuer for FC Bayern
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“I assume he'll be present against Arsenal”: Eberl replaces injured Kompany for press conference
Post-match reaction HSV, Stuttgart“It feels incredible” – Muheim shares delight after his second late winner for HSV
Match report FC Bayern, RB LeipzigRejuvenated Luis Diaz scores hat-trick as Bayern thrash Leipzig in Kane's 100th Bundesliga game
Post-match reaction Union BerlinUnion Berlin boss and goalkeeper hail defensive improvements after international break as they held Dortmund to goalless draw
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundRicken and Book share disappointment after Borussia Dortmund fail to score again
Match report Elversberg, AugsburgElversberg end three-game winless run at Augsburg's expense after seven-goal thriller
FC Bayern, RB LeipzigConfirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin hold blunt Dortmund attack in scoreless stalemate
Match report Schalke 04 & FSV Mainz 05Tietz strike proves decisive as Mainz edge past Schalke

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 7: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 7 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 6: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 5: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Unlimited transfers draft team
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs

German Teams in Europe

Match report GermanyMarco Rose’s Bournemouth thrash AC Milan, Baur scores again for Europa League strugglers Celtic
Match report SC Freiburg Monaco punish Freiburg as Schuster’s side suffer 3-0 Conference League defeat
Match report TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim earn first Europa League points with comfortable win over Ligue 1 leaders Lyon
Match report GermanyWoltemade extends Europa League scoring run for Juventus, Behrens nets seventh Conference League goal
Match report Bayer Leverkusen Hofmann double fires Leverkusen to third straight Europa League win
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed Europa League Lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Lyon
SC Freiburg Confirmed Conference League lineups: AS Monaco vs. SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen Confirmed Europa League lineups: OFI Crete vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"I was already celebrating" - Arsenal star Guimaraes hails Manuel Neuer’s heroics in Bayern draw
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig & Real Madrid“It was fun”: Yan Diomande reflects on Leipzig reunion after scoring against his former teammates
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig & Real MadridMourinho admits Courtois was crucial as Demichelis sees improvement in his team's performance
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigBaumgartner opens up on “toughest phase” of his life after injury return against Real Madrid
Post-match reaction FC Bayern & Arsenal FCHavertz praises Bayern-Arsenal battle as Bischof highlights midfield chemistry
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany and Kane react to Ballon d’Or favourite tag after Arsenal draw
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid punish Leipzig as Diomande seals emphatic 4-1 Champions League win
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueGoals, drama and goal-line saves: Bayern and Arsenal serve up 2-2 thriller
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueConfirmed UCL lineups: Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
FC BayernOfficial: Manuel Neuer draws level with Messi and Müller
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueNo Luis Díaz! - Confirmed UCL lineups: FC Bayern vs. Arsenal FC
Preview SC FreiburgMonaco vs. Freiburg preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Rumor Bayern MunichBayern gem Tim Binder to take Olise's place in squad to face Arsenal
Bayer LeverkusenRolfes reveals why Hofmann was chosen over Boniface for Leverkusen's Europa League squad
Preview SC FreiburgHoffenheim vs. Lyon preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenOFI vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Rumor FC BayernBayern reportedly make decision on Kompany’s availability for Arsenal clash

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

DFBTresoldi has time to decide international future, insists Klopp
DFBKlopp sends clear message over Kimmich as Bayern duo impress against Arsenal
Match report Germany WU17 Women's World Cup: Germany first to qualify for knockout stages after wins over Argentina and hosts Morocco
German national team Matthäus backs in-form Niclas Füllkrug for Germany return
Rumor German National TeamHoffenheim's Baumann hasn't "closed the door" on Germany national team
Match report Germany WKlara Bühl completes Germany comeback in Bremen
Preview Germany WWomen's Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Japan
DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
German national team"The best players always play" – Kimmich breaks silence on Germany role debate
Match report Germany WGermany W hold off Australia to claim 4–2 friendly win
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany W v Australia W
VfB StuttgartHoeneß reacts to Jeltsch missing out on Germany debut
German national teamLothar Matthäus doubts Musiala and Wirtz can play together for Germany
FC BayernKompany plays down “mini-debate” over Kimmich’s role for Germany
Preview Germany WWomen’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Borussia DortmundDortmund attacker keen to convince Jürgen Klopp after Germany snub
German national teamGermany fall one place in FIFA World Rankings after Klopp’s first games
German national teamGermany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start
German national teamFlorian Wirtz suffers biggest market value drop in Premier League
Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough
Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany
German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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