Hugo Ekitike had a stoppage time penalty saved as Eintracht Frankfurt's slide continued in a surprise 2-1 home loss against lowly Union Berlin on Sunday.

Eintracht Frankfurt have shown interest in signing out-of-favour Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Guler as the Turkish midfielder seeks more game time.

Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt clash this Thursday at the Johan Cruyff Arena for a match of the Last 16 of the UEFA Europa League. After facing Almere City FC in Eredivisie, Ajax turn their attention to the UEFA Europa League where they take on Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ajax suffered a setback in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, losing their home match against Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The Amsterdammers made a great start, scoring within the first ten minutes through Brian Brobbey,

Ajax weren't able to create too many chances for a late comeback; a freekick in the 83rd minute, followed by a short pressure period from the dutch team were not enough to secure a draw in this first ever match-up; final result: Ajax 1-2 Frankfurt.

Ajax, who ended in 12th spot in league phase, are ready to host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 round of 16.