Ebnoutalib Scores for Frankfurt, Guirassy Penalty Error Costs Dortmund

The Bundesliga kicked off its 2026 campaign with a rollercoaster 3-3 draw between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund, a match that saw Frankfurt’s new signing Younes Ebnoutalib find the net in a moment of pure joy for the home crowd. On the flip side, Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy made a critical error, giving away a penalty that allowed Frankfurt back into the game, setting a frustrating tone for his side.

Ebnoutalib’s Dream Bundesliga Start

Younes Ebnoutalib celebrated a memorable Bundesliga debut with a crucial equalizer for Eintracht Frankfurt. The forward, recently signed for €8 million from Elversberg, calmly slotted home to tie the game at 2-2. His goal came after Arnaud Kalimuendo’s pass sliced through the Dortmund defense. It’s a quick return on investment for the Eagles.

Ebnoutalib’s path to the top flight has been quick. He was the 2.Bundesliga’s top scorer with 12 goals in 17 games for Elversberg, a club he joined just a year ago from fourth-tier FC Giessen for a mere €50,000. His elevation to the Bundesliga stage is a significant story.

Injuries to key Frankfurt attackers like Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi mean Ebnoutalib is seeing immediate first-team action. He’s a talented finisher, and he showed that against one of the league’s top teams. His performance, especially that goal, suggests he can handle the pressure, according to The Athletic.

Guirassy’s Costly Foul for Dortmund

For Borussia Dortmund, the match carried its share of frustration. Striker Serhou Guirassy was involved in a decisive moment that swung momentum Frankfurt’s way. He was judged to have fouled Robin Koch in the box, leading to a penalty early in the game.

Can Uzun converted from the spot, leveling the score at 1-1 after Dortmund had taken an early lead. Guirassy’s impact in this instance was not what Dortmund fans hoped for. It was a mistake that put his team under pressure and allowed Frankfurt to settle into the game. His role as a central striker for Dortmund carries high expectations, and moments like this can draw criticism.

Dortmund’s attack often relies on Guirassy’s scoring form. While he’s a known goal-scorer, individual games can see him struggle or make errors. This penalty incident was one such moment that didn’t go his way.

A Thrilling Six-Goal Stalemate

The game itself was a classic Bundesliga encounter, featuring six goals and plenty of drama. Dortmund opened the scoring through Maximilian Beier early on. Frankfurt equalized with Uzun’s penalty, a direct result of Guirassy’s foul. Dortmund took the lead again with Felix Nmecha’s deflected shot.

But Frankfurt never gave up. Ebnoutalib’s goal brought them level for a second time. The home side then thought they had snatched all three points when Mahmoud Dahoud scored in stoppage time. However, Carney Chukwuemeka bundled home a loose ball four minutes later, securing a 3-3 draw for Dortmund with almost the final kick of the game, as AP News reported.

Both teams will reflect on missed opportunities to hold leads. Dortmund, in second place, now sits eight points behind Bayern Munich. Frankfurt remains in seventh, level on points with Stuttgart. The draw was a thrilling start to the new year but didn’t help either team climb the table.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s season has been somewhat inconsistent, known for both high-scoring wins and heavy defeats. This draw shows their fight. Dortmund needs to tighten up their defense if they want to close the gap on league leaders. Serhou Guirassy will be looking for a more positive impact in upcoming matches, while Ebnoutalib hopes to build on his memorable debut.