Eintracht Frankfurt - Rangers May 2026

Long before Seville, the two clubs met in the semi-finals of the 1959–60 European Cup (now the Champions League). This fixture produced one of the most staggering scorelines in semi-final history.

With the match tied 1-1 and ticking down to the final moments of extra time, Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp made a legendary, point-blank leg save against Ryan Kent to force a shootout. Eintracht Frankfurt - Rangers

Both teams arrived as underdogs who defied expectations. Rangers had impressively dispatched German giants Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig on their way. Eintracht Frankfurt entered the final undefeated in the competition, famously knocking out Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Long before Seville, the two clubs met in

It was a gritty, high-tension affair played in brutal 31°C (88°F) heat. Joe Aribo capitalized on a defensive slip to put Rangers ahead in the 57th minute. Frankfurt responded quickly, with Rafael Santos Borré poking home an equalizer in the 69th minute. Both teams arrived as underdogs who defied expectations