The first European Cup in 42 years: how Eintracht triumphed in the Europa League

19 May 2022, 14:41 | Sports
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In the final of the tournament, the German team defeated the Scottish “Glasgow Rangers” in a penalty shootout - 1: 1 (5: 4 - pen.

Teams didn't score in the first half. In the second half of the game, the Scots took the lead after a goal scored in the 57th minute by midfielder Joe Aribo. However, after 12 minutes, Eintracht striker Rafael Borre restored the balance. The game went into overtime, which turned out to be goalless. And in the penalty shootout, success grinned at the German club. its result determined the miss midfielder "

For the Frankfurt team, this success in the European tournament is the second in the last 42 years. Formally, Eintracht became the first German club to win the Europa League tournament.. However, in 1980, this team defeated Borussia Monchengladbach in the UEFA Cup final (renamed the Europa League in 2009)..

In addition, Eintracht played in the final of the European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League) in 1960, where they lost to Real Madrid..

By winning the Europa League, Eintracht will play in the Champions League for the first time in its history.. Recall that in the championship of Germany the team finished in 11th place.

Recall that on Tuesday, May 10, the UEFA Executive Committee adopted a new format for European competitions from the 2024/25 season.. The main draw of the Champions League will be played according to the "




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