Last year the circumstances were also very special in the EL. This year they are in a neat 4th place in the league, and the differences with the teams above and below are minimal. They could therefore still be 2nd in this competition. It is the club with the most self-confidence after Bayern Munich. Because how much confidence should you have if you have wintered in the Cl and that you are also the current title holder of the EL?
For the second position in the Bundesliga it is still very possible for Frankfurt in terms of getting it. But for the Champions League, I see Frankfurt getting a very tough opponent this season, namely Napoli who have never lost this season in Serie A. So Frankfurt has a very tough task this season, especially in the Champions League because Frankfurt needs to really focused and consistent in order to beat Napoli in the Champions League this season.
Maybe if Frankfurt is consistent, they can finish in 2nd place. but even that will never be easy I think, Frankfurt has quite tough matches after the Bundesliga was rolled out again. Frankfurt has a game against Freiburg, and a game against Bayern Munich and there are still tough games for them. or maybe, Frankfurt slipped and struggled to maintain their ranking until the end of this season.
Especially when we talk about the Champions League. although Frankfurt has the advantage of playing as the host in the first leg. however, that to conquer Napoli will be tough for them. and we know very well, that Napoli is in an On Fire position with no defeats in their domestic league. I really doubt that Frankfurt can beat Napoli in the first leg.