These impressions will stick.

Regardless of how the second meeting in Barcelona turns out, whether Eintracht will actually be able to pull off the surprise and then advance to the semi-finals of the Europa League, they have produced an impressive performance with the course of the first leg that has the potential to take the club after two to revitalize during the tough pandemic years.

In terms of sport, the team can draw a satisfied interim balance after the 1:1 against the favorites, who were surprised by the power of the Frankfurt fighters.

Oliver Glasner and his players have achieved their primary goal: They can set off for Spain with the hope that has not diminished that they will actually achieve one of the greatest triumphs in the club's history.

Powerful images

The fact that the club is accepting the competition in the Europa League with dedication like no other was once again clear in front of a full house: Atmospheric pictures were taken, which will soon be answered when, among other things, in the partnership with the main sponsor, the question of what conditions has to be answered a continuation is conceivable, which Eintracht can use as an argument on its own behalf.

She won't be lacking in support at the Camp Nou either.

35,000 fans have so far requested a ticket for the second leg.

The power that is brought to the team from outside can have an influence that should not be underestimated.

Certainly, it is unrealistic to assume that Barça will be bullied by the vociferous supporters of Hessen.

But in Glasner's eleven, the young players like Knauff, Lindström, Tuta and Ndicka have shown that the support gives them an extra dose of self-confidence.

There are also veterans like Hinteregger, who takes responsibility as a resolute defender, foreman Kostic, who wants to seize the last career opportunity to recommend himself to top clubs as a new acquisition, and goalkeeper Trapp, who is driven by the desire to participate in the World Cup - as a collective they fuel it dream of unity.

The fact that he hasn't burst after the first ninety minutes of the duel already means a great (respectable) success.