Frankfurt went on to play Real Madrid in the final at Hampden Park in Glasgow—widely considered one of the greatest football matches ever played—where they lost 7-3.
From massive scorelines in the 1960s to a heartbreaking penalty shootout in Spain, this matchup is a fascinating case study of tradition, passionate fanbases, and relentless competitive drama. 🏆 The 2022 Europa League Final: Peak Drama in Seville Eintracht Frankfurt - Rangers
With the match tied 1-1 and ticking down to the final moments of extra time, Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp made a legendary, point-blank leg save against Ryan Kent to force a shootout. Frankfurt went on to play Real Madrid in
It was a gritty, high-tension affair played in brutal 31°C (88°F) heat. Joe Aribo capitalized on a defensive slip to put Rangers ahead in the 57th minute. Frankfurt responded quickly, with Rafael Santos Borré poking home an equalizer in the 69th minute. It was a gritty, high-tension affair played in
Frankfurt executed a perfect penalty shootout. Aaron Ramsey missed his attempt for Rangers, allowing Borré to smash home the winning penalty to make Frankfurt the champions with a 5-4 shootout victory. ⏳ The 1960 European Cup: A Historical Avalanche