Eintracht Frankfurt win Europa League after beating Rangers

Rangers’ Aaron Ramsey is the one who missed in the penalty shootout after coming on as a substitute with just three minutes of extra time left, before Rafael Borre successfully completed the decisive kick to complete Frankfurt’s victory.

Eintracht Frankfurt crowned Europa League 2021 – 2022 AFP

Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner “We’ll be celebrating in the next few days,” said. Borre was the hero of the night, equalizing (69 minutes) after Joe Aribo’s opening goal (57 minutes) for Rangers to help Frankfurt win their first European Cup since 1980 and secure a place in the ring. board Champions League next season.

“I dreamed of tonight, a historic night for the club, a historic night for me,” said Colombian Borre. “It was my first European title. I will keep this memory forever. We are all heroes. Without the fans, we wouldn’t be able to do it,” said Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

Rangers’ Disappointment AFP

Both clubs are eager to win their second European title in their history. Rangers won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972, and Frankfurt lifted the UEFA Cup 42 years ago. 10 years ago this week, Rangers fell into management before being liquidated and relegated to Scotland’s top flight.

Frankfurt have beaten Real Betis, Barcelona and West Ham on their way to the final and they are probably well-deserved winners, making for a fascinating race.

Eintracht Frankfurt has had an impressive journey AFP

With a capacity of just under 43,000, the yard Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan of the club Seville will never be large enough to accommodate all the fans, with Rangers bringing in an estimated 100,000 while around 60,000 follow Frankfurt to Spain. The vast majority enjoyed the day in good spirits but security concerns were not unfounded, with “fights” breaking out in the city center while four German fans were arrested and 200 Frankfurt fans launched an attack on Rangers fans.