Frankfurt rely on Ebnoutalib’s hat‑trick after early setback

On the opening day of the Bundesliga, the Marocain forward Younes Ebnoutalib made an instant impact for Eintracht Francfort, netting a spectacular hat‑trick against Union Berlin in a match that ultimately finished level at three‑all despite falling behind early and conceding two late goals.

Union Berlin seized the initiative within minutes. Latte Lath found the net in the third minute, putting the visitors ahead.

Ebnoutalib answered swiftly. He scored two goals in rapid succession at the tenth and eleventh minutes, restoring parity for Frankfurt.

His third strike arrived in the 67th minute. It extended Frankfurt’s lead to 3‑1 and showcased his clinical finishing.

Berlin’s late fightback

Union Berlin reduced the deficit when Querfeld struck. Querfeld’s goal came in the 79th minute.

Skarke completed the resurgence, equalising deep into stoppage time at 90+2 minutes. The equaliser secured a dramatic 3‑3 draw.

Mais, despite the hat‑trick, Frankfurt left the ground with just one point from the opening Bundesliga encounter. Berlin also walked away with a point.