2022 UEFA Super Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt Confident of Causing Massive Upset Against Real Madrid

2022 UEFA Super Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt Confident of Causing Massive Upset Against Real Madrid

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM
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  • Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are not unfazed by the challenge of Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Super Cup slated for Wednesday, August 10
  • The Europa League winners are confident they can defeat Real Madrid in Europe’s curtain raiser which will be played at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium, Finland
  • Both Real Madrid and Frankfurt will be targeting their first trophy of the season after having an inconsistent preseason

Eintracht Frankfurt are aiming for nothing but the trophy when they tackle UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 10.

The Bundesliga giants are regarded as underdogs heading to the game against Real Madrid but they are not unfazed by the challenge ahead.

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Bundesliga heavyweights, Eintracht Frankfurt intends to surprise Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Photo by Visionhaus
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Eintracht Frankfurt captain, Kevin Trapp is eyeing a possible upset against Carlo Ancelotti’s side if they play according to their strength in Finland Football Espana reports.

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“We can beat Real Madrid, we know that. If we play with a good attitude, we can win, and win our first title of the season.”

The 2022 UEFA Super Cup will take place in front of a limited crowd at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium in Finland on August 10 with both Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt set to train at the ground the night before.

Ancelotti names strong squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Meanwhile, Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has named a strong squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final slated for the Helsinki Stadium in Finland.

According to the Daily Post, the list includes top players such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Vinicius Jnr and Eden Hazard.

New summer signings including Antonio Rudiger and Tchouameni were also listed on the Real Madrid team sheet as Los Blancos bids for another European trophy against their Bundesliga opponents.

David Alaba and Toni Kroos to faceoff with ex-Bayern Munich teammates

Earlier, Sports Brief reported the 2022 UEFA Super Cup will bring the reunion of old teammates David Alaba, Toni Kroos, Mario Gotze, and Sebastian Rode who now ply their trades in Spain and Germany respectively.

All four players had featured for Bayern Munich in their careers and will be reunited again when Real Madrid tackles Eintracht Frankfurt in the Super Cup on Wednesday, August 10.

Alaba, Götze, and Kroos teamed up to help Bayern Munich to a 2013/14 league and cup double while Kroos and Rode played together for Germany's U17 team on three occasions as youngsters.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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