Albert Riera, newly appointed coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, showcased confidence upon his arrival, likening himself to a messianic figure ready to bring success back to the club. However, his optimism faced a harsh reality check during his debut game against Union Berlin, where Frankfurt squandered a lead and ended up drawing 1-1, continuing their winless streak with nine consecutive matches without a victory.

Despite initial excitement when Nathaniel Brown scored the opening goal, Riera's joy faded quickly as a late penalty allowed Union to equalize, highlighting Frankfurt's struggles in maintaining leads. The performance presented a stark contrast to Riera's claims of restoring the club to success, making it evident that the journey ahead would be challenging.

This continued struggle raises questions about Riera's ability to adapt to the Bundesliga and turn around the team’s fortunes. With a massive expectation placed upon him as a savior, Riera’s task will require overcoming significant hurdles to inspire confidence among players and fans and to regain the winning mentality needed for the club to compete effectively in the league.