Eintracht Frankfurt’s coup in Barcelona: The press celebrates Eintracht and their fans

Eintracht Frankfurt has reached the semi-finals of the Europa League with a 3-2 win at FC Barcelona. In Spain, the main problem is that so many German football fans were at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. The international press writes:

Spain

“Mundo Deportivo”: “What a disappointment! It was known that Eintracht Frankfurt would be a dangerous rival. But no one saw it coming, it was also going to be one of the saddest nights in Camp Nou history. Both in terms of the sporting result with a much too late reaction and because the stadium was taken over by the opponent. A Eintracht, who could hardly believe what was happening, meandered leisurely through a Camp Nou packed with German fans, while Barcelona were unable to turn the tide of the game and once again suffered shipwreck at European level.”

“mark”: “Another title elusive for Barça. A great harmony gave Xavi’s men no chance at the Camp Nou with almost 20,000 German supporters. Eintracht Frankfurt made it very clear to Barça that they still have a long way to go to regain their say in Europe. The Easter holidays also got in the way of the Azulgranas because the forces in the stands were evenly balanced. Big mistake by Barça that there were so many rival fans in a game as important as this.”

“AS”: “Sunk at home. Barcelona played like a stranger at home and missed the best option of winning a title. Not only did they fail in sport, which can happen, but even worse was the shame as a club when Barça’s stadium became the Waldstadion, with more Germans than Catalans and the feeling of being a stranger in your own homeland. A historical situation in which Barcelona were the first club to play the first two rounds in the opposing field.”

“Sports”: “Barça leaves Europe on a nightmarish night. The clearly inferior Barça team were overwhelmed by the circumstances, although they fought until the end. The majority of the stands were occupied by Eintracht supporters. A painful farewell to Europe with a team not up to the task on the pitch, but most importantly with a majority of Eintracht fans in the stands, an outrageous process that needs to be thoroughly investigated. This isn’t meant to be an excuse but it’s understandable that the Azulgranas were stunned to play as visitors at home from the first minute. This has never happened before.”

Italy:

“La Gazzetta dello Sport”: “What a sad end for Barça, Eintracht hit the bull’s eye. The Germans dominate and score three times, the Blaugrana show a reaction but it’s not enough. On a surreal night at the Camp Nou, Xavi’s 15-match undefeated side lost 3-2. Barca’s defeat began at the ticket office.”

Great Britain:

“TheTimes”: “Barça falls out of the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt achieves a shock victory. Inspired by the incredible crowd of 20,000 traveling fans, Frankfurt have trumped the Catalans.”

“The Sun”: “Auba and co humiliated as the giant is overthrown at Camp Nou.”

“Mirror”: “Humiliation! Barcelona kicked out of the Europa League in a big shock by Eintracht Frankfurt.”

Switzerland:

“View”: “Eintracht coup at Camp Nou: Frankfurt throws Barça out of the Europa League.”

Austria:

“Kronen newspaper”: “Sensation! Glasner’s unity humiliates Barcelona. Insanity! Eintracht Frankfurt (…) won 3-2 at big FC Barcelona on Thursday after leading 3-0 and is in the semi-finals of the Europa League.”

France:

“L’Equipe”: “Barca’s disillusionment. Eintracht Frankfurt created the sensation and prevailed at the Camp Nou, which was mostly decked out in white.”