Eintracht Frankfurt’s 42-year wait for a European title has ended with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League final. Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp came up with a big save at the end of extra time and another in the shoot-out on Wednesday night to help give Frankfurt the victory after the game had ended 1-1 after full time and extra time. Colombian striker Rafael Borré, who scored a second-half equalizer for Frankfurt, converted the decisive penalty to clinch the club’s first European trophy since the 1980 UEFA Cup, a predecessor to the Europa League.
Recall that, Joe Aribo had given Rangers the lead in the 57th minute and Borré equalized in the 69th for Frankfurt, which became the third team to go through the Europa League unbeaten after Chelsea in 2019 and Villarreal in 2021. The win also secures a first appearance in the Champions League next season for Frankfurt. Meanwhile, there were also wild celebrations back in Germany as Frankfurt fans packed the club’s stadium to watch a telecast of the final.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
