International press comments on the Frankfurt European fairy tale

Created: 05/19/2022Updated: 05/19/2022 08:16

By: Alexander Kaindl

Eintracht Frankfurt has won the Europa League.

The international press comments on the final drama against Glasgow Rangers.

Seville - The fairy tale comes true!

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League, the SBU prevailed in the most dramatic way possible on a magical night in Seville: the penalty shoot-out brought the decision, the Adler won against Glasgow Rangers in the end 6:5.

The game already had one or the other madness to offer during regular time: Captain Sebastian Rode had his head slashed open after five minutes, John Lundstram had caught him with the cleat after a risky entry.

Rode was bleeding profusely, but anyone who knows the midfield engine knew immediately: he won't let this finale go to him!

And so Turban-Rode continued to work, experienced Tuta's slip, which led to 0:1 through Joe Aribo (57th) and Rafael Santos Borré's response to a fantastic cross from Filip Kostic (69th).

Eintracht Frankfurt wins the Europa League: Dramatic final against Glasgow Rangers

The 1-1 lead went into extra time, where Kevin Trapp made a sensational save shortly before the end of regular time - and finally became the hero of the final on penalties when he saved against Aaron Ramsey.

At the SGE, all five shooters scored.

Then all the dams broke.

How does the international press view the Europa League final?

We summarized the reactions:

Eintracht Frankfurt wins the Europa League: international press comments on the final - Great Britain

The Telegraph:

'Aaron Ramsey misses the crucial penalty in a shoot-out as Rangers suffer a heart attack in the Europa League final'

Daily Mail:

"It ended in heartbreak but what an outstanding journey Rangers have made in Europe this season...those who were there at Seville will have stories to tell for years to come."

The Sun:

"Rangers' fairytale run across Europe ended in debacle after Aaron Ramsey missed the crucial penalty against Eintracht Frankfurt."

The Scottish Sun:

Cruella Sevilla.

Rangers fail at last hurdle after losing on penalties”

The Guardian:

“Across the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, Eintracht fans roared after an extraordinary, unexpected run.

Rangers fans, on the other hand, fell silent for the first time.

But those who stayed applauded the players who had given it their all and were broken at the loss of a golden opportunity.

They had waited fifty years for a European trophy;

who knows how long they'll have to wait for another chance."

One of the guarantors of success in Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League triumph: goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

© Moritz Müller / Imago

Eintracht Frankfurt wins the Europa League: international press comments on the final - Spain

Mundo Deportivo:

“After a hard-fought game that ended in a draw after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, a penalty shoot-out decided the continental title in favor of the Bundesliga representative.

It's been 42 years since Eintracht last won a European title."

El Pais:

"Colombians Borré crowns Eintracht in the final of the Europa League."

Marca:

 "In the living room of the king of the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt was crowned with a knockout."

Sport:

 "In a final without much talent and with yawning boring sections, Eintracht Frankfurt, terror of FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals, secured the Europa League."

Eintracht Frankfurt wins the Europa League: international press comments on the final - Italy

Gazzetta dello Sport:

"The Europa League is unity: Rangers are knocked out on penalties, Ramsey's mistake is decisive."

More reactions will follow.