The former Dortmund midfielder played 89 minutes before being substituted by Timothy Chandler as Germany triumphed 3-2 and qualified 4-3 on aggregate.
After 48 touches, 59 percent pass accuracy, 3 shoots, 3 critical passes, and 4 out of 4 successful dribbles, Knauff received a 7.7 rating from Sofascore. In addition, he won four tackles, two interceptions, and 11 of 20 duels. Frankfurt got off to a flying start with Filip Kostic's opening, and Rafael Santos Borre doubled their lead nine minutes before halftime.
With 23 minutes remaining, Kostic scored his second goal of the game to put the game out of reach for the Catalans.
Barcelona put up a valiant fightback, with Sergio Busquets and Memphis Depay scoring late in the game, but it was not enough to keep the Spanish champions in the game.
Ansgar Knauff is on loan from Borussia Dortmund, and his performances for Frankfurt could prompt Dortmund to extend his loan.
In the meantime, a player born in Germany to Ghanaian parents might switch nationalities and play for Ghana's Black Stars.
In the Europa League semi-finals, Frankfurt will meet West Ham.
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