Hamburger SV beats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1, all but secures Bundesliga survival

Key facts

• Hamburger SV won 2-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt on May 2, 2026.
• Can Uzun scored for Frankfurt in the 50th minute.
• Albert Grønbæk equalized for HSV in the 52nd minute.
• Fabio Vieira scored the winner for HSV in the 60th minute.
• Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen received two yellow cards, leaving his team with 10 men.
• HSV now have 34 points, eight above 16th-placed St. Pauli with two games left.
• Frankfurt remain seventh but have won only one of their last six league matches.

HSV stage comeback to end winless run

Hamburger SV ended a six-game winless streak in the Bundesliga on Saturday, coming from behind to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at Deutsche Bank Park. The victory all but secures HSV's top-flight status for another season, lifting them eight points clear of the relegation playoff spot with only two matches remaining. Merlin Polzin's side had lost four of their previous five league games and three consecutive away matches before this fixture. The win also snapped a run of three straight defeats on the road, during which they had conceded at least three goals each time.

Uzun opens scoring, Grønbæk and Vieira turn it around

Frankfurt took the lead in the 50th minute when Can Uzun capitalized on a defensive error from Hamburg. Jonathan Burkardt played in Uzun, who beat goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes to score his first goal of the match. The lead lasted barely two minutes. From the second phase of a corner, the ball fell to Albert Grønbæk, who fired a low shot into the net to level the score. By the hour mark, Grønbæk turned provider, playing a delightful ball to Fabio Vieira, who controlled and fired past Michael Zetterer to complete the turnaround. Frankfurt pushed for an equalizer, making a triple substitution, but their best chance came in stoppage time when Younes Ebnoutalib's effort was saved by Heuer Fernandes. The hosts finished with 10 men after Rasmus Kristensen received a second yellow card.

Heuer Fernandes and Grønbæk star for HSV

Daniel Heuer Fernandes was pivotal for HSV, making several strong saves against Can Uzun in the first half. Despite being powerless for the goal conceded, he delivered a top performance, earning a rating of 2 in post-match assessments. Albert Grønbæk was named Man of the Match after scoring the equalizer and providing the assist for the winner. Playing in an unfamiliar left-sided defensive role, he produced his best performance in an HSV shirt before being substituted due to injury in the 78th minute. Nicolas Capaldo also stood out with a battling display, driving Frankfurt's players to despair with his intensity. Despite his 1.77m stature, he was a tower in midfield, though his passing was unusually inaccurate.

Frankfurt's European hopes fade

Eintracht Frankfurt, who sit seventh in the Bundesliga, have now won only one of their last six league games. The defeat leaves them vulnerable to being overtaken by Freiburg by the end of the round, further diminishing their hopes of European football next season. Albert Riera, who took over as head coach in early February after Dino Toppmöller's dismissal, has lost three of his 11 games in charge. Saturday's loss was his fourth, and his side have failed to win either of their last two home fixtures. Frankfurt had been strong at home under Riera, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their first five home matches.

HSV's survival all but secured

With 34 points from 32 games, HSV are now eight points clear of 16th-placed St. Pauli, who occupy the relegation playoff spot. Victory for Polzin's men, combined with any other result for St. Pauli, would have guaranteed safety, but the gap is now so large that direct relegation is no longer possible. HSV can officially secure their safety if St. Pauli fail to win their next match. The club earned promotion from the 2. Bundesliga by finishing runners-up in 2024-25 and are now on the cusp of securing another season in the top flight.

Injury concerns for both sides

Several players were forced off due to injuries during the match. HSV's Bakery Jatta was substituted in the 68th minute after a technical error led to Frankfurt's goal, and he later left the field due to injury. Jordan Torunarigha also had to be replaced in the 82nd minute following a heavy collision, raising concerns ahead of the final two fixtures. Albert Grønbæk, despite his stellar performance, was substituted in the 78th minute due to injury. Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen will be suspended for the next match after receiving two yellow cards.

Outlook for the final matchdays

HSV face two remaining matches, needing just a point or favorable results elsewhere to confirm their Bundesliga status for another season. The team's performance in Frankfurt, particularly the resilience shown after falling behind, will give Polzin confidence that his side can avoid a late-season collapse. Frankfurt, meanwhile, must regroup quickly if they are to salvage a top-six finish. With only two games left, Riera's side need to rediscover the form that saw them win three of their first five home matches under his tenure. The loss of Kristensen to suspension adds to their challenges.

The bottom line

• HSV's 2-1 comeback win at Frankfurt ends a six-game winless run and moves them eight points clear of the relegation playoff spot.
• Albert Grønbæk scored one goal and assisted another, earning Man of the Match honors.
• Frankfurt's European hopes are fading after winning only one of their last six league matches.
• HSV can no longer be directly relegated and could secure safety if St. Pauli fail to win.
• Injuries to key players, including Grønbæk and Jatta, may affect HSV's final two matches.
• Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen will be suspended after receiving two yellow cards.