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Rafael Santos Borré, hero of Frankfurt! He gave them the Europa League title with a triumphant penalty against Rangers.

Miercoles 18 de Mayo del 2022

Rafael Santos Borré, hero of Frankfurt! He gave them the Europa League title with a triumphant penalty against Rangers.

Colombian forward Rafael Santos Borré was responsible for scoring the goal in the Europa League final that Eintracht Frankfurt won against Rangers.

Colombian forward Rafael Santos Borré was responsible for scoring the goal in the Europa League final that Eintracht Frankfurt won against Rangers.

Santos Borré celebrates Eintracht Frankfurt's title in the Europa League.
Santos Borré celebrates Eintracht Frankfurt's title in the Europa League. | Source: AFP | Photographer: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

A Colombian shines internationally. Rafael Santos Borré scored the winning goal in the Europa League for Eintracht Frankfurt against Rangers on Wednesday in Seville.

The match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, and went into extra time with no change in the scoreline. Eventually, Rafael Santos Borré's team, former forward of River Plate, won the penalty shootout.

Aaron Ramsey missed his penalty for the Scottish team. Later, Borré took the final penalty for the German team, who eliminated Barcelona in the quarterfinals.

Rafael Santos Borré and the winning goal in the Europa League

Rafael Santos Borré's winning goal for Eintracht Frankfurt. | Source: ESPN

He didn't miss against the opposing goalkeeper. With a powerful right-footed shot, he scored and celebrated. All his teammates joined him to celebrate the title-winning goal (5-4 on penalties).

It's worth noting that the Colombian international also scored another goal, this time in the second half (1-1 at the time).

Minutes later, Rafael Santos Borré and the entire squad of Eintracht Frankfurt lifted the trophy as champions of the Europa League 2021-22.

For this match, the German team fielded a starting lineup consisting of Kevin Trapp; Evan Ndicka, Tuta, Almamy Touré; Filip Kostic, Djibril Sow, Sebastian Rode, Ansgar Nnauff; Daichi Jesper Lindstrom; Rafael Borré.

Meanwhile, the Scottish club lined up with Allan McGregor; James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Calvin Bassey, Borna Barisic; Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Glen Kamara, Ryan Kent, Scott Wright, Joe Aribo.

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