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.
Long before Seville, the two clubs met in the semi-finals of the 1959–60 European Cup (now the Champions League). This fixture produced one of the most staggering scorelines in semi-final history.
While the clubs are separated by hundreds of miles and do not play in the same domestic leagues, their paths have crossed at some of the most critical junctures in European football history. Eintracht Frankfurt - Rangers
Both teams arrived as underdogs who defied expectations. Rangers had impressively dispatched German giants Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig on their way. Eintracht Frankfurt entered the final undefeated in the competition, famously knocking out Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
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 Frankfurt went on to play Real Madrid in
Rangers hoped for a miracle at Ibrox, but the German attack was relentless. Frankfurt walked away with a 6-3 victory, completing a 12-4 aggregate demolition.
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 While the clubs are separated by hundreds of
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.
