Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Europa League preview: where to watch, predicted line-ups, team news

Eintracht Frankfurt welcome Tottenham for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.

Where to watch the game on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Europa League broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

Following an intriguing first-leg battle, Frankfurt have the home advantage in the return as they attempt to reach a third Europa League semi-final in the last seven seasons. With an exciting blend of the youthful vigour of prospects like Hugo Ekitiké and the experience of veteran Mario Götze, the Eagles will be confident of getting the job done.

Tottenham, however, dominated large periods of the quarter-final opener in north London, and will feel frustrated at not having managed to glean a winner. With little else left to play for this season, Spurs' campaign effectively hinges on this one match as they seek to continue their quest to win a first European trophy since the 1984 UEFA Cup.

Possible line-ups

Frankfurt: Kauã Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Skhiri, Larsson; Brown, Götze, Bahoya; Ekitiké
Out: Chandler (thigh), Trapp (leg)
Misses next match if booked: Ekitiké, Koch, Kristensen, Nkounkou, Skhiri

Tottenham: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Tel
Out: Son (foot)
Misses next match if booked: Bergvall, Bissouma, Kulusevski

Form guide

Frankfurt

Form: WDLWWW
Latest: Frankfurt 3-0 Heidenheim, Bundesliga, 13/04

Tottenham

Form: LDWLLW
Latest: Wolves 4-2 Tottenham, Premier League, 13/04

Expert prediction

James Thorogood, match reporter: After their famous win in Seville in 2022, Frankfurt fans are dreaming of another Europa League final in Spain. Visitors Tottenham may have felt hard done by after the 1-1 first-leg draw in London and must now show what they are made of. However, with a semi-final at stake, Eintracht will be hoping their supporters can produce another rousing European night on home turf, where they have not lost all season in the Europa League.

What the coaches and players say

Dino Toppmöller, Frankfurt coach: "In games like this, it all comes down to how well you play on the day. Everyone has to be at 100%, which I'm sure they will be. Also important: a good plan, good intensity and a bit of luck. We are also banking on having the home crowd behind us. It's a very big game. It's definitely my biggest game as coach. We believe in ourselves and our ability."

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham coach: "I don't define my career or me as a person by what people think of me. If you don't think I'm a good coach that's not going to change because of what happens tomorrow. We've got a great opportunity tomorrow and I'm not going to let that slip by without fighting tooth and nail."

Robin Koch, Frankfurt defender: "You can feel it throughout the whole city, throughout the whole club and also throughout the team: everyone is looking forward to this game. It was important that we won the game at the weekend. The excitement is incredible!"

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham defender: "We have trust in the coach and believe in the way he wants to play. We want to win this game for him but we also want to win for us. I want to play every game. Football is what you love the most."