The history of Eintracht Frankfurt
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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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
Roots, progress and persecution
First German championship final
Eintracht reach their first German championship final, losing 2–0 to Bayern Munich in Nuremberg.
Earlier that season they won their second Southern German championship.
Championship and the European stage
The Glasgow final
Eintracht lose 7–3 to Real Madrid at Hampden Park.
In front of more than 127,000 spectators, Erwin Stein scores twice for Frankfurt and Richard Kreß once.
First DFB-Pokal final
Eintracht lose their first DFB-Pokal final 2–0 to TSV 1860 München.
The match takes place at Stuttgart’s Neckarstadion.
Cup triumphs and a missed championship
The title slips away in Rostock
Eintracht begin the final matchday as leaders but lose 2–1 at F.C. Hansa Rostock.
Stuttgart become champions, while Frankfurt finish third.
Relegation, survival and promotion
Back in the cup final
Eintracht lose the Berlin DFB-Pokal final 1–0 to Bayern Munich.
It is Frankfurt’s first cup final since 1988.
European triumph and the present
Cup final disappointment
Eintracht lose the Berlin cup final 2–1 to Borussia Dortmund.
They return to the final a year later.
Denied a European final on penalties
After two 1–1 draws, Eintracht lose their Europa League semi-final against Chelsea on penalties.
Frankfurt’s European journey ends at Stamford Bridge.
Ninth DFB-Pokal final
Eintracht lose their ninth DFB-Pokal final 2–0 to RB Leipzig.
Frankfurt have won five of those nine finals.
