Eintracht have been useless for a month – until they thrashed the champions! Every run must end – whether it’s good or bad. Case in point – a 5-1 victory for the out-of-form Frankfurt over the champions, who have been unbeaten until today. If you saw it in a Hollywood movie – you’d call it far too unrealistic!Thomas Tuchel’s team had only a few minutes of hope, but they couldn’t cope with a breathtaking display from the boys in red-and-black stripes. Omar Marmoush, Ansgar Knauff and double goalscorer Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe were unplayable today.The game began with Frankfurt exerting early pressure, demonstrating a strong attacking intent. The hosts’ aggressive start paid off as they found the net in the 12th minute. Marmoush capitalized on a chance created by Chaibi’s effort, slotting the ball home to give Eintracht Frankfurt the lead.Bayern have conceded 5+ goals in a Bundesliga game for just the second time in the last eight seasons. ◉ vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (2019)◉ vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (2023)They’ve done it again. 😮 https://t.co/VVwxkxEP4J— Squawka (@Squawka) December 9, 2023 Bayern Munich struggled to find their footing early on, facing relentless pressure from the home team’s attack. Despite Bayern’s attempts to regain control, they couldn’t overcome Frankfurt’s pressing, with Dina Ebimbe causing trouble for the Bavarians’ defence.Frankfurt doubled their lead just after a half-hour of play. French striker Dina Ebimbe, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, seized an opportunity created by Knauff and stunned Manuel Neuer to extend Frankfurt’s advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_7729448##Hugo Larsson sensationally made it 3-0 when he intercepted a pass from Kimmich in midfield and initiated one of numerous counterattacks. Eventually, the youngster received the ball from Marmoush on the left in the penalty area, got free from Dayot Upamecano with a feint, and then finished clinically into the far corner.Bayern Munich caught the last train just before the break. Their efforts were rewarded in the 44th minute when Joshua Kimmich scored a fantastic goal assisted by Leroy Sane. However, the goal didn’t spark celebratory scenes among the Bayern players – they’ve still had a long way to go.Another exciting comeback for the Reds who top the Premier League table with another winThe game restarted with most football watchers expecting Bayern to do what Bayern have been doing for decades – to beat all odds and get a win. But this time, there was no magic from their camp. Instead, the hosts continued to pound on Thomas Tuchel’s door. Marmoush provided a sublime forward pass into Ebimbe’s path, and the lad from Parisian suburbs lifted the ball above Neuer to restore a three-goal cushion for the Waldstadion club.2019: Bayern lose 5-1 to Frankfurt and win the sextuple 2023: We’re just shit pic.twitter.com/aMLklTHg4N— 𝙅𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚 (@JilshieFCB) December 9, 2023 Knauff made it five when he nipped the ball from his teammate Marmoush and beat Neuer. Bayern appealed for offside, but VAR showed they were in the wrong. Waldstadion was dancing in jubilation. Nobody could believe the scoreline.##NAJAVA_MECA_7729415##Elsewhere in Germany, Union Berlin welcomed their new coach Nenad Bjelica with a comfortable win over Borussia Monchengladbach and kickstarted their bid to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, two newly promoted teams, Heidenheim and Darmstadt, produced a high-scoring game in which the hosts came out on top. Werder Bremen scored in each half to brush off Augsburg, and Wolfsburg continued to struggle with a daunting home loss to Freiburg.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 14Friday Hoffenheim – Bochum 3-1 (2-0)/Masovic 32 og, Kramaric 43, Bebou 76 – Paciencia 90/Saturday Eintracht Frankfurt – Bayern 5-1 (3-1)/Marmoush 12, Ebimbe 31, 50, Larsson 36, Knauff 60 – Kimmich 44/Heidenheim – Darmstadt 3-2 (1-0)/Schoppner 42, Mainka 69, 71 – Skarke 52, Maloney 60 og/Union Berlin – Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 (1-0)/Volland 24 pen, Hollerbach 50, Kaufmann 75 – Plea 77/Werder Bremen – Augsburg 2-0 (1-0)/Stark 39, Ducksch 65/Wolfsburg – Freiburg 0-1 (0-0)/Gregoritsch 74/20.30: (2.70) Dortmund (3.50) RB Leipzig (2.58)Sunday17.30: (2.95) Stuttgart (3.60) Leverkusen (2.50)19.30: (2.45) Koln (3.50) Mainz (3.10)***odds are subject to change
