The history of Eintracht Frankfurt
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Championship and the European stage
First European Cup match
Eintracht win their first European Cup match 4–1 away to Young Boys in Bern.
First German club in a European Cup final
Following a 6–1 first-leg victory, Eintracht also beat Rangers 6–3 away.
The Glasgow final
Eintracht lose 7–3 to Real Madrid at Hampden Park.
International Football Cup winners
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Internacionál BratislavaLocation: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: WaldstadionAfter winning 3–2 in Bratislava, Eintracht secure the trophy with a 1–1 draw after extra time in the return final against Internacionál Bratislava.
Cup triumphs and a missed championship
UEFA Cup winners
Fred Schaub scores the decisive goal in a 1–0 second-leg win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
European triumph and the present
Denied a European final on penalties
After two 1–1 draws, Eintracht lose their Europa League semi-final against Chelsea on penalties.
The night in Barcelona
Eintracht beat Barcelona 3–2 at Camp Nou.
Europa League winners
After a 1–1 draw, Eintracht beat Rangers 5–4 on penalties in the final.
Champions League debut
Eintracht play their first match in the Champions League format introduced in 1992.
First Champions League round-of-16 qualification
A 2–1 win at Sporting secures Eintracht’s first Champions League round-of-16 place.
First Champions League round-of-16 match
Eintracht play their first Champions League round-of-16 match against SSC Napoli and lose 2–0 at home.
Champions League qualification through the Bundesliga
A 3–1 win in Freiburg secures third place and Eintracht’s first Champions League qualification through the Bundesliga.
