Eintracht in the Europa League final: Frankfurt in a state of emergency
Created: 05/17/2022, 16:52
By: Sascha Mehr
Eintracht Frankfurt will face the Europa League final in Seville on Wednesday (May 18).
There is a state of emergency in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt/Sevilla – The game of games is coming up for Eintracht Frankfurt.
On Wednesday (18 May) they face Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League final in Seville.
For Eintracht, it's an opportunity to win their first international title in more than four decades.
The euphoria in the environment is huge for both finalists.
"These are two traditional clubs that bring a lot of fans to the city," says Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.
Around 130,000 fans are expected in Seville: 80,000 from Scotland and 50,000 from Frankfurt.
One of them even came by bike, fulfilling a promise he made ahead of the second leg against West Ham.
And a large rush of fans is also expected in Frankfurt.
The public viewing in the Eintracht Stadium has long been sold out.
That's why there should be other smaller public viewings for 5,000 to 6,000 SGE fans in front of the arena.
Eintracht Frankfurt wants to crown the sensational Europa League season
Eintracht is having a sensational season in Europe and is still unbeaten.
Eintracht Frankfurt was not afraid of big names like FC Barcelona.
With these achievements, the Frankfurters have earned a lot of respect and reputation in Europe.
A victory in the final would, however, crown the international season.
In addition to winning the Europa League title, the SBU would also be safe in the group stage of the Champions League.
Qualifying for the "premier class" would flush between 20 and 25 million euros into the SBU coffers.
After winning the 2018 cup final, the Römer was in a state of emergency.
It could look similar on Thursday.
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The big celebrations, just in case, are already planned and prepared.
On Thursday (May 19) there will be a big reception at the Römer.
The trophy and the team that had previously signed the city of Frankfurt's golden book would be presented on the Römerbalcony.
Up to 200,000 fans are expected for a possible victory celebration on the Römer.
(jo/smr)