Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt set for UEL quarterfinal second leg draw
FC Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt - 14/04/2022
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Barcelona needed a 66th minute goal from Ferran Torres in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal match with Eintracht Frankfurt to prevent defeat. Now, the Blaugrana welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Camp Nou for the second leg with the tie level at one goal apiece.
The first leg saw Eintracht Frankfurt’s Ansgar Knauff score in the 48th minute. Torres’s goal saved Barcelona as Eintracht Frankfurt stood up to the Spanish giants.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Tuta was sent off with 12 minutes left to play. Tuta will miss the second leg of the fixture.
Barcelona are on a 22-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. The Blaugrana won 3-2 against Levante at the weekend. Barcelona will fancy their chances of a home win over Eintracht Frankfurt based on their excellent form.
Eintracht Frankfurt are winless in five straight games in all competitions. Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner and company are focusing all of their energy on the Europa League. The Eagles lost 2-1 to Freiburg at home at the weekend in the Bundesliga.
Despite drawing 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg, Barcelona are the favourite to win the Europa League tournament. Barcelona are at the best betting odds of 11/8 to win the Europa League while Eintracht Frankfurt are at 20/1.
Eintracht Frankfurt have a record of 9W-5D-5L on the road with 29 goals scored and 26 goals against. Barcelona have a home record of 11W-5D-3L with 34 goals scored and 17 goals against.
Xavi could be without defender Gerard Pique due to a groin injury. He is a doubt to play the game. Defender Sergino Dest could return from a hamstring injury for the fixture.
Forward Memphis Depay is a doubt with a hamstring injury. Midfielder Sergi Roberto may get back in the team following a tendon injury.
Eintracht Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner will be without midfielder Djibril Sow. He has a knee injury. Defender Christopher Lenz has a calf injury and is a doubt. Goalkeeper Diant Ramaj has a knee issue and could miss the game.
Barcelona dominated the possession stats in the first leg. The Blaugrana posted 67% possession, but Eintracht Frankfurt collected 16 shots to Barcelona’s seven. The Eagles had five shots on target compared to Barcelona’s three.
Eintracht Frankfurt should cause Barcelona plenty of issues. The Eagles should claim a second straight 1-1 draw versus Barcelona in the Europa League quarterfinals. The teams will need extra-time after a second consecutive 1-1 draw.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
UEL
314623
X
1 - 1
2.08
19° 4.20
1.44
4.20
8.00
no
no
no
2 - 3(0 - 2)