No Champions League, no problem – Eintracht Frankfurt women begin Europa Cup mission in Iceland

In the Swedish‑Icelandic light of the Hafnarfjördur‑Arena, Eintracht Frankfurt women meet the league leaders from Iceland on Wednesday at 7 p.m. After missing out on the Champions League, they want to kick off in the Europa Cup.

Clear goal setting after disappointment

Coach Niko Arnautis emphasizes that the team has overcome the Champions‑League disappointment well. “We wanted to qualify, but we have now put the disappointment behind us,” he said before the first match.

The aim is to go at least as far as last year, when the team was eliminated in the semi‑final. “We can go at least as far as last season,” Arnautis reaffirmed.

The coach warns of a strong, well‑drilled opponent. “We are facing a strong and well‑driven team,” he explained, adding that they want to dominate and control the game quickly.

Personnel‑wise, Arnautis can almost draw from the full depth, only Hayley Raso is missing due to a yellow‑red card in the Champions‑League qualification for Paris Saint‑Germain.

The second leg takes place on 30 September at the home stadium, with the Frankfurt women hoping to achieve the same success rate as last year.