Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt's 5-Star First Half Secures 6-4 Win Over Gladbach

Frankfurt thrashes Gladbach 6-4 in 10-goal thriller

Eintracht Frankfurt's high-flying performance earned them a 6-4 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in a thrilling Bundesliga match. Read more.

The first-half trend of goals continued into the second half, with Robin Koch scoring his second goal...

Eintracht Frankfurt secured a thrilling 6-4 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, moving up to fourth place in the Bundesliga standings. A stellar first-half performance saw Frankfurt dominate the match, with Robin Koch scoring twice, including a header in the 11th minute and another in the 47th minute. Other key contributors included Ansgar Knauff, Jonathan Burkardt, Fares Chaibi, and Can Uzun, who all scored crucial goals.

Despite their impressive lead, Frankfurt's defense allowed Gladbach to score four goals in the second half, with Jens Castrop, Haris Tabakovic, Yannik Engelhardt, and Grant-Leon Ranos finding the net. However, Frankfurt's six-goal tally was enough to secure the win, ending Gladbach's chances of getting back into the match. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Frankfurt, who had failed to win their last eight away league matches played on a Saturday evening.

Six goals, three points!
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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) September 27, 2025

The match saw some notable performances, with Can Uzun being named Man of the Match. Uzun's impressive display included a goal and an assist, showcasing his skills on the field. Frankfurt's win propels them to fourth place in the standings, while Gladbach remains at the bottom, equaling an unwanted record of 12 consecutive matches without a win.

Fares Chaïbi's set-piece delivery was perfectly met by Robin Koch, who powered a header past Moritz Nicolas, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Frankfurt quickly added a second goal, with Ansgar Knauff scoring after expertly controlling Ritsu Doan's cross-shot, securing his third goal of the season.

Gladbach responded quickly after the break, but Kaua Santos made a smart save to deny Jens Castrop's effort. However, Frankfurt soon regained control, and the match became a one-way affair.

Frankfurt's dominance was sealed with two more quick goals. Jonathan Burkardt confidently finished a brilliant assist from Can Uzun, and Ritsu Doan set up Fares Chaïbi for the fourth goal. Chaïbi then added an exquisite touch with a backheel pass that allowed Uzun to score his second, making it 5-0 for Frankfurt before Gladbach managed to score four goals in the second half.

The first-half trend of goals continued into the second half, with Robin Koch scoring his second goal just two minutes in, heading in Nathaniel Brown's precise cross from the back post.

Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos made impressive saves to deny Gladbach's efforts, first palming away Kevin Diks' shot and then making a remarkable one-handed stop to keep out Haris Tabakovic's header around the hour mark.

Gladbach's fortunes changed on 72 minutes as Jens Castrop capitalized on Frankfurt's defensive lapse to score, and Haris Tabakovic added a second for Gladbach with a powerful header.

Despite the late surge, Frankfurt's lead held firm, and they moved up to fourth place in the table with their 6-4 win. Gladbach's defeat extended their winless streak to 12 matches, matching an unwanted record set in January 2007. Yannik Engelhardt and Grant-Leon Ranos scored late goals for Gladbach, but it was too little, too late.