The 2016-17 campaign was a season of dramatic resurgence and cup glory for Eintracht Frankfurt as Die Adler, under manager Niko Kovač, finished 11th in the Bundesliga. Spearheading the attack was Marco Fabián, whose 7 league goals proved vital. The campaign was truly defined by an unforgettable run to the DFB-Pokal Final, their first since 2006, which tragically ended in a narrow 1-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Berlin. This pivotal year, featuring memorable league results like a 2-2 draw against champions Bayern Munich, marked the club's transformation from relegation candidates to genuine contenders and remains a defining chapter of grit and ambition.