The history of Eintracht Frankfurt

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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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.

    After losing the first leg 3–2, Eintracht win the UEFA Cup on away goals with the aggregate score at 3–3.

2017–2026

European triumph and the present

  1. 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.

    Kevin Trapp saves Aaron Ramsey’s attempt and Rafael Borré converts the decisive kick. The title also secures Frankfurt’s first appearance in the modern Champions League.