J. Burkardt

'It was a nervous start' – Eintracht Frankfurt star Jonathan Burkardt hails 'incredible' Champions League result as coach tells players to 'enjoy' heroic comeback win against Galatasaray

Eintracht Frankfurt marked their Champions League return with a thumping 5-1 win over Galatasaray, overturning an early Leroy Sane-inspired opener. Jonathan Burkardt struck twice on his debut in the competition, while young starlet Can Uzun and Ansgar Knauff also shone in a pulsating night at Deutsche Bank Park. Coach Dino Toppmoller urged his players to “enjoy” the triumph, calling it a reward for last season’s efforts.