Atlético Madrid secured a commanding victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday evening at the Metropolitano, triumphing 5-1 in a compelling display of football. The match saw Atlético take an early lead with a goal from Giacomo Raspadori in the fourth minute, swiftly followed by a second from Robin Le Normand in the 33rd. Antoine Griezmann extended the advantage just before halftime, concluding the first period with a 3-0 scoreline. Despite Jonathan Burkardt’s goal for Frankfurt in the 57th minute, Atlético maintained control, with Giuliano Simeone (70th) and Julián Alvarez (82nd) adding further goals to solidify their deserved home win.
Meanwhile, in Limassol, Bayern Munich also dominated their encounter with Pafos FC at the Alphamega Stadium, also winning 5-1. Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern in the 15th minute, followed quickly by a second from Raphael Guerreiro (20th). Nicolas Jackson added to the lead in the 31st minute, before Kane further widened the gap with his second goal of the match in the 34th. Michael Olise then sealed the comprehensive victory for the German side with a goal in the 68th minute. Mislav Oršić managed a consolation goal for Pafos in the 45th minute.
These victories for both Atlético and Bayern represent valuable points accumulated ahead of the league phase. Atlético emphatically showcased their home strength, providing a boost for the upcoming weeks. The German champions reaffirmed their status as favorites, demonstrating their ability to perform at a dominant level even in away fixtures. For Frankfurt, the match resulted in a significant defeat against a clearly superior Atlético side, while Pafos experienced a stark reality check.