Before the games began, the teams competing in. The game between Real Betis and Eintracht Frankfurt gave the fans the greatest emotions. The guests took the lead in the 15th minute in quite bizarre circumstances. Filip Kostić got the ball on the right wing. He probably wanted a cross, but it turned out to be a classic “center shot”. In addition, it was technically very difficult, because the ball was departing from Claudio Bravo’s goal. He did not reach the ball and it lobbed him, falling into the net right next to the post.
Eintracht’s victory after an emotional game. Olympique Lyon is also closer to the quarter-finals
Betis equalized in the 30th minute. The action of the Spanish team was finished by Nabil Fekir, who broke in the penalty area and hit his left foot towards the far post. However, the joy of the hosts lasted exceptionally shortly. Only two minutes later it was 2-1 for Eintracht. Betis made a catastrophic throw-off error. Jesper Lindstroem fell into the penalty area and threw the ball to Dajj Kamada. There was nothing to do for that but to direct the ball to the practically empty one.
In the second half, Eintracht had some great opportunities to improve the result. However, Claudio Bravo stood in their way. It must be admitted that if it were not for him, the fate of the two-legged match could have already been decided in the first match. In the 50th minute the visitors received a penalty for playing with Aitor Ruibal’s hand. Rafael Borre approached the ball, but struck badly. Bravo sensed his intentions and caught the ball. The Betis bouncer will probably dream about it at night. In the 65th minute, Borre left Bravo alone, but the hosts’ goalkeeper was again on top. In 67. Borre hit hard from the penalty area in a very good position, but Bravo hit the ball again. Ultimately, Eintracht won 2-1, but that means Betis has a chance of being promoted.
In the second game, the situation was also there, but only one goal was scored. In this case, the guests were also on top. Olympique Lyon beat FC Porto 1-0 following a 60-minute goal by Lucas Paqueta. Porto managed to score in the 95th minute, but Mbemba’s hit was canceled by the referee after being analyzed for offside.
Source: Sport
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