Eintracht Frankfurt has won the second international title in the club’s history 42 years after winning the Uefa Cup. The Bundesliga club triumphed 5-4 on penalties in the Europa League final in Seville on Wednesday evening against Glasgow Rangers.
International media commented on the game as follows.
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”
DailyMail: “It ended in heartbreak but what an outstanding journey Rangers have had 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 (Cruel Sevilla). Rangers fall at last hurdle after losing on penalties”
The Guardians: “At the other end of the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, Eintracht fans roared after an extraordinary, unexpected run. The Rangers fans, on the other hand, fell silent for the first time. But those who stayed applauded the players who gave their all and now broken because a golden opportunity had been snatched away from them. Fifty years they had waited for a European trophy; who knows how long they will have to wait for another chance.”
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 the Bundesliga representative’s favour. It’s been 42 years since Eintracht last won a European title.”
El País: “Colombians Borré crown Eintracht in Europa League final”