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.
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 Eintracht Frankfurt - Rangers
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
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 Aaron Ramsey missed his attempt for Rangers, allowing
Eintracht Frankfurt completely dismantled Rangers in Germany, winning 6-1.
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.