Albert Riera's tenure as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach may be hanging by a thread after a dramatic first half in Dortmund. The visitors got off to a dream start, scoring within the first 90 seconds, but their lead evaporated in a stunning four-minute collapse before halftime.

BVB needed just 120 seconds to level the score when Serhou Guirassy finished off a Ryerson assist in the 42nd minute. Before Frankfurt could catch their breath, Nico Schlotterbeck capitalized on a Maximilian Beier setup to slot home from close range in first-half stoppage time (45+1).

The quickfire double blow leaves Frankfurt staring at a third defeat in four matches—a run that could spell the end for the 44-year-old Spanish coach. German media reports before kickoff suggested that another loss might force an early departure before the season's end.

Beyond the immediate result, the stakes couldn't be higher for Frankfurt. A defeat tonight would not only deepen their Bundesliga woes but also likely extinguish any hopes of European football next season. For a club accustomed to continental competition, that prospect makes Riera's position even more precarious.

As the second half unfolds, all eyes are on the Frankfurt bench. Is this the final chapter for Riera, or can his team mount a comeback to save both the match and his job?