Only incorrigible optimists could believe that James Rodriguez would return to Real Madrid this summer. The departure of Thiago Alcantara seemed more likely – whether it was for Barca or Real. However, this is what it is.

We were burning for this match and he exceeded our wildest expectations. Or no, different. Eintracht Frankfurt exceeded our wildest expectations, because it played so badly, as hardly anyone expected. The “Eagles” presented themselves like an average second-class