“It would be a game for him in which he might have an in-fight with Karim Benzema,” said Glasner, who wanted to persuade his former protégé to come back with a wink. “But he said he wasn’t in top form anymore, it would still be enough for penalties.” Hinteregger now plays as a striker for the fifth division team SGA Sirnitz. “Of course it tickles, but I’m very satisfied right now,” emphasized the 29-year-old.
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti also rewarded the victorious final eleven in the 1-0 win over Liverpool in May in the first competitive game of the new season. Alaba conducted as usual in the center of defence, while newcomer Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea was substituted on late. In the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, the Champions League winner had more time in the game. However, the Glasner-Elf found the first big chance: Daichi Kamada failed in a one-on-one once morest Real goalie Thibaut Courtois, who, like in the final of the premier class, made a brilliant save (14th).
Real dominant
In return, Vinicius Junior, gold goalscorer in the CL final once morest the “Reds”, found the first good opportunity for the Ancelotti team. Eintracht defender Tuta saved with a tackle on the line (17th). Almost 20 minutes later, the time had come, Alaba scored the deserved lead. Immediately before, Frankfurt goalie Kevin Trapp had the upper hand once morest Vinicius Jr. Before the half-time whistle, Benzema missed the preliminary decision with a shot wide of the goal (41st).
After the change of sides, Trapp had to distinguish himself from a deflected Vinicius shot (55th). Eintracht showed a solid performance, held up well, only in the last third the power was missing. Real remained the more dangerous team. Casemiro, voted Player of the Match, slammed the ball off the bar following the hour. Shortly therefollowing, Benzema did better following Vinicius crossed, but Trapp looked bad when the goal was sustained.
