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
1970–1992

Cup triumphs and a missed championship

  1. UEFA Cup winners

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    1:0
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion

    Fred Schaub scores the decisive goal in a 1–0 second-leg win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

2017–2026

European triumph and the present

  1. Denied a European final on penalties

    Chelsea FC
    1:1a.e.t. · 4:3 on pens
    Eintracht Frankfurt
    Europa League
    Location: London Stadium: Stamford Bridge

    After two 1–1 draws, Eintracht lose their Europa League semi-final against Chelsea on penalties.

  2. The night in Barcelona

    FC Barcelona
    2:3
    Eintracht Frankfurt
    Europa League
    Location: Barcelona Stadium: Camp Nou

    Eintracht beat Barcelona 3–2 at Camp Nou.

  3. Europa League winners

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    1:1a.e.t. · 5:4 on pens
    Rangers FC
    Europa League
    Location: Seville Stadium: Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Neutral venue

    After a 1–1 draw, Eintracht beat Rangers 5–4 on penalties in the final.