The Europa League final was a huge drama.
The match went to a penalty shootout with Aaron Ramsey becoming a major scapegoat for Rangers.
Thus, Frankfurt won its first European Cup title in 42 years.
Unbelievable, says goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.
150,000 Frankfurt and Rangers supporters went to Seville. But only 20,000 secured tickets to the final in a 34-degree heat that made for a dramatic final.
Frankfurt, who beat Barcelona and West Ham on the road, among others, had the most ball and created the best chances. But in the 57th minute, it was Rangers who broke the deadlock.
Jibril Sow headed the ball to Tota, but Brass slipped and injured himself and instead Joe Aribo managed to run away and put in 1-0, his first goal in this year’s tournament, and great joy erupted on the blue side of the stands. .
Frankfurt put in a good effort on the right flank, but Daiichi Kamada fired wide in the 67th minute of the match. But the goal was to come.
After just three minutes, Rafael Buri managed to push the ball inside after a post and 1-1 and the final match went into overtime. Rangers had the best stand there when Ryan Kent got a great opportunity two minutes from the end of the game, but Kevin Trapp stood by with a great pair of legs.
Become a scapegoat
Instead, it went to a penalty shootout where both teams put in all the penalties until substitute Aaron Ramsey went ahead. But the star hit a weak penalty kick, which was saved by Kevin Trapp.
Instead, Rafael Bor managed the decisive penalty and Frankfurt took home their first European Cup since 1980 in front of a fanatical crowd.
Frankfurt has been around since the nineteenth century, and I assure this is its main distinguishing feature. I would argue that this is the greatest thing they have achieved. They’ll remember this forever, says Eric Neva of Sportbladet at Viaplay.
– That’s an unimaginable feeling, says guard Kevin Trapp afterwards.
