So now it happened.

The proud streak of six victories is broken.

That could happen, and the fact that it actually happened against TSG Hoffenheim is not a big deal.

After all, Eintracht had already stabilized in the Bundesliga before the prestige duel with the Kraichgauer.

The team succeeded in doing this with a mix of controlled defensive and reliable offensive.

But above all thanks to the almost unbelievable last-minute promotions.

There was also a second in the Sinsheimer Arena.

This time, however, without a bang.

From Eintracht's point of view, nothing decisive happened in the additional four minutes.

No lucky punch, no cheering cluster of players who could hardly believe their late luck.

Eintracht can feel grounded after the 2: 3.

Back on the ground with the facts: This does not have to be the worst for the Bundesliga middle power.

The defeat made the team of coach Oliver Glasner clear: Ultimately, it is only about consistency and consistency.

If there is a problem in just one part of the team or if there is a lack of collective combative and playful unity, the Eintracht system goes off course.

But the trend is correct. Glasner and his many helpers in the team next to and behind the team have succeeded after months of starting up the majority of their football idea. Other clubs that have tried new coaches since the beginning of the season also needed time to get back on track - or have still not made it and in their desperation therefore resorted to the familiar means of changing coaches.

Two more weeks, then Glasner's team can relax in the days around Christmas. Until then, however, all focus will be on the demanding tasks in the core business of the Bundesliga and in the beloved bonus business Europa League. The fact that Eintracht has not yet lost a group game in Europe is a strong achievement. If the attitude and balance are right, this series should continue in the sixth game at Fenerbahce Istanbul on Thursday.

It was often the case that the Frankfurt soccer professionals gained the strength and self-confidence for the tasks in the Bundesliga, especially in the Europa League.

Glasner's troops should manage this again now.

The upcoming match opponents Leverkusen, Mönchengladbach and Mainz are ultimately uncomfortable and sometimes of great quality.

Quality in our own ranks - that is what Eintracht also has.

In order to be able to access them permanently, you need sharpened senses.

In Sinsheim it was ultimately exactly what was lacking.