Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers meet this Wednesday to decide one of Europe’s most prestigious club trophies. Both clubs arrived in Seville buoyed by confidence and a shared thirst for a landmark achievement on the continental stage.
ALL DETAILS OF THE EUROPE LEAGUE FINAL: EINTRACHT FRANKFURT VS RANGERS
The German side is chasing a second Europa League crown, having previously won the competition when it was called the UEFA Cup in 1980 after a two-legged final with Borussia Mönchengladbach. Frankfurt also reached the European Cup final in 1960, succumbing to Real Madrid in a memorable showdown.
Glasgow Rangers, chasing their first major European title, have appeared in the UEFA Cup final before, in 2008, when Zenit Saint Petersburg denied them glory. The Scots arrive in Seville eager to write a new chapter in their long European history.
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As the whistle blows, players and coaches share their thoughts about the moment, the pressure, and the opportunity ahead.
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69′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL BY RAFAEL SANTOS BORRÉ!!!! EINTRACHT FRANKFURT 1-1 RANGERS. The German side level the match as the Colombian reacts quickest to a Kostic cross and finishes with a sharp touch. The Rangers defense momentarily loses focus.
They wouldn’t diminish…
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
57′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ARIBO!!!! Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 RANGERS. The Scots take the lead after a defensive slip, with Aribo finishing low past Trapp. A lapse by Sow and Tuta sets the stage for the breakthrough.
And so Aribo . celebrated
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
And the madness erupts in the Scottish sections
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
GOAL! Frankfurt 0-1 Rangers (Aribo 57′). #UELfinal pic.twitter.com/hHSyLqFrFL
— #UELfinal (@EuropaLeague) May 18, 2022
21:40: Another chance for Eintracht
The Serb is sharp today, a standout in a bold showing so far
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
21:23: Eintracht has regained control and poses significant danger to McGregor’s goal
Great response from McGregor after Knauff’s spell. #TheHouseofFootball pic.twitter.com/y3WNDwQ1mg
– Football on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) May 18, 2022
21:00 The opening ceremony of the UEL final
The opening ceremony is in full swing#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/ONpJh41YFx
— #UELfinal (@EuropaLeague) May 18, 2022
20:30: This is how Glasgow Rangers were welcomed onto the pitch
Fans of @RangersFC greet their players as they appear for warm-up
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
19:56: The final lineups for both teams
egg force: stairs; Tuta, Toure, N’Dicka; Knauff, Sow, Rode, Kostic; Lindstrom, Kamada; Santos Borre
That FINAL-Eleven#sevillejaaaaa #SGEurope #SGERFC pic.twitter.com/XQbo13oHpr
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht) May 18, 2022
Rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Lundstram, Jack, Kamara, Wright, Aribo and Kent
Tonight Rangers take the field against Eintracht in the Europa League final
Full team news: https://t.co/OKNOU58oXW#UEL pic.twitter.com/vlfmgA9BNK
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 18, 2022
THE COLOR OF THE FINAL
The two sets of fans fill the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán with colour and sound
All previews of the final of the #EuropaLeague https://t.co/Fc0HPbcU1t
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
The Eintracht fans walk toward their dream night on the Sánchez-Pizjuán ⚽️#EuropaLeague
@pacoricolozano pic.twitter.com/piTNwpy1Q7
– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
Rangers supporters march toward the Sevilla stadium #EuropaLeague
The grand finale is near
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
⚽️ The fervour of the Rangers supporters in the Europa League final preview
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
⚽️ On the other side, the Eintracht faithful; the atmosphere is electric as the Europa League final returns to Seville
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
The “Fan Festival” of the final
The supporters of Eintracht and Rangers enjoy the #EuropaLeague Fan Festival
Who will lift the trophy?
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– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
The Eintracht Fanzone
The colour of the end of the #EuropaLeague
❌ Seville is getting ready for a big party
⚽️ Here is the Eintracht fanzone
@pacoricolozano pic.twitter.com/dHNMbvKfiU
– GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 18, 2022
The atmosphere is already electric in Seville. Almost 150,000 supporters from Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers have traveled to the city, with many arriving without tickets, for a day of intense emotion. The Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is preparing to host a historic night.
A historic day for Sánchez-Pizjuán
The venue for the Europa League final welcomed both Eintracht and Rangers warmly, as fans from across Europe gathered for this showcase
Hello readers of Goal. Welcome to the UEFA Europa League Grand Final, staged at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville, with the aim of crowning either Eintracht Frankfurt or Glasgow Rangers champions
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The preview of Goal of the Europa League final of 2022 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers
- This will be the third major European final hosted by Seville. The first ended with Steaua defeating Barcelona on penalties in the 1986 European Cup at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, while the second saw Porto beat Celtic in the 2003 UEFA Cup at Estadio La Cartuja.
- Eintracht Frankfurt reach their third final in a major European competition, having previously faced Real Madrid in the 1960 European Cup final and won the UEFA Cup in 1980 by defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Rangers stand as the first Scottish club to reach the final of a major European competition since their own appearance in 2008, a tally matched by only a few other teams in Scotland’s history.
- Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers have met twice before in Europe, both in the European Cup semi-final in 1960, with a combined tally of goals that remains a record in major European competitions for a pair facing each other in multiple matches.
- Rangers lost their first two Europa League group-stage games that season but still advanced to the final, becoming the first team to reach a European final after such a start.
- Eintracht Frankfurt entered the final undefeated in the Europa League that season, with the potential to join Chelsea and Villarreal as seasons finishing undefeated in this competition’s history.
- Rangers eliminated two German clubs on their way to the final, and a victory in Seville would mark a rare feat of beating three clubs from the same country in one Europa League campaign (excluding group stage).
- Eintracht Frankfurt had prior experience in Spain in European play, remaining unbeaten on a fifth trip to the country and collecting wins against Real Betis and Barcelona in the Europa League this season.
- Rangers have logged many matches in Spain in European play, with one notable neutral-site win contributing to their European legacy.
- Oliver Glasner, the Eintracht Frankfurt coach, could become the fifth Austrian to guide a team to a major European final. A Dutchman at Rangers would join a list of successful managers with a similar record. Both coaches carry strong European pedigrees into this match.
- James Tavernier leads the Rangers scoring charts in the Europa League this season, with seven goals. Kamada tops Eintracht Frankfurt’s Europa League scoring, with several players contributing to the club’s continental tally.
- If Kamada scores, he would be the first Japanese player to net in a major European final, extending a history of Asian players finding the big stage in Europe.
| CONTEST | Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers |
|---|---|
| DATE | Wednesday 18 May |
| STADIUM | Sanchez-Pizjuan, Seville |
| SCHEDULE | 21:00 |
Where to watch the 2022 Europa League final Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers?
| ZONE | CHANNEL | SCHEDULE |
| Spain |
Movistar+ Champions League (M50 U114)M+. Champions League UHD (M441 U115)LaLiga TV (Bar) |
21:00 |
| South America |
star+ESPN |
ARG: 16:00CH: 15:00KL: 14:00 |
| Mexico |
star+ESPN |
2:00 p.m. |
Lineups of Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers
egg force: stairs; Tuta, Toure, N’Dicka; Knauff, Sow, Rode, Kostic; Lindstrom, Kamada; Santos Borre
rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Lundstram, Jack, Kamara, Wright, Aribo and Kent
Source: Goal