In the first round of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2024/25 season, Frankfurt took the lead with Ekitik's goal, but was later scored by the opponent and finally tied with Tottenham Hotspur 1-1. Coach Top Muller said that his team performed well in dealing with strong opponents and laid a good foundation for the second round at home.

In the 6th minute of the game, Ekitik received a pass from Elyes Sishiri and broke into the top of the penalty area and scored with a long shot, helping Frankfurt to take the lead 1-0.

In the 26th minute, Maddison received a pass from Solanke and made a triangle pass from the penalty area. Pedro Porro seized the opportunity and shot into the goal, helping Tottenham Hotspur to tie the score 1-1. In the end, Frankfurt tied Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 away.

Frankfurt coach Topmuller said in an interview, "This is a match against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League quarter-finals that lived up to expectations. We knew that the team was facing a strong opponent, and overall, we coped well, especially in the early stages of the game."

“Ekitik’s goal gave us a good start, but we played a little passively afterwards, probably because we were ahead. However, we have laid a good foundation for the second leg at home with the support of our own fans.”

In addition, Frankfurt defender Thiate said, "We played against a strong and aggressive opponent. They pressed high. The goal at the beginning was good for us, but a game cannot be won just like that. Then Tottenham Hotspur accelerated the pace of attack. They were very smart and tried to attract us to the other side and then quickly switch, but we gradually adapted to their tactics."

"They did have some chances, but with the help of Koa Santos, they didn't turn into goals. Overall, it wasn't a game with many chances. We need to show the same intensity again in the second leg next week."