Frankfurt celebrates liberation: Burkardt leads St. Pauli into crisis!

Frankfurt celebrates liberation: Burkardt leads St. Pauli into crisis!

Eintracht Frankfurt found its old strength again on the last matchday of the Bundesliga. With a 2-0 win against FC St. Pauli, the team under coach Dino Toppmöller got the three points they urgently needed after going four competitive games in a row without a win. The Frankfurt team largely dominated the action, but were only able to celebrate after a major mistake by St. Pauli goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj in the 36th minute when Jonathan Burkardt scored the first goal. In the second half, Burkardt finally put the lid on Frankfurt, who remained without conceding a goal for the first time in ten games, with his second goal in the 56th minute. Radio Ennepe Ruhr reports that this game marked St. Pauli's fifth consecutive defeat - a worrying run that has left the Hamburg club stuck in the bottom third of the table.

After a rather harmless start to the game, Frankfurt woke up as the game progressed. Especially when Nathaniel Brown was denied by Vasilj in the 49th minute, it was clear that Eintracht were pushing for more. Details like these make it clear that Frankfurt appeared more determined in the second half. Nevertheless, one had to ask oneself why there were so many uncertainties in the build-up to the game up until Burkardt's opening goal. Sportschau highlights that Frankfurt have conceded 27 goals in the last eight competitive games - a value that gives food for thought.

Fan disputes overshadow the game

In the midst of the already tense situation, fan disputes between supporters of FC St. Pauli and VfL Wolfsburg added additional explosiveness. Before the game, around 200 St. Pauli fans were detained by the police at Frankfurt Central Station and were not allowed to attend the match. These police measures were criticized by the Hamburg club as questionable. Such incidents always raise questions about the safety and treatment of football fans.

For the Frankfurt team, the next few weeks will be about stabilizing the form they have achieved and tackling the challenges of the league and the DFB Cup. The DFB Cup game against Borussia Dortmund is already scheduled for Tuesday. St. Pauli, on the other hand, has to prove itself against TSG Hoffenheim on the same day in order to break the downward spiral.

The position in the table

The Bundesliga table is getting hotter this season, making the competition even more exciting. Bayern Munich are at the top after securing the league title in the 2024/2025 season. FC St. Pauli, on the other hand, had a bumpy start as a promoted team, while Frankfurt was now able to collect important points to distance itself from the lower ranks. Despite their recent successes, it remains crucial for both clubs to score points in their next matches in order to achieve their goals for the season. The Bundesliga is unpredictable - and that's what makes it so exciting. Statista gives us an overview of the developments and trends in the league, which are often characterized by dramatic turns.