Eintracht Frankfurt captain Sebastian Rode showed off his battle scars after lifting the Europa League trophy after his side defeated Rangers in Wednesday night’s dramatic final.
Aaron Ramsey missed the crucial penalty in a tense shootout which ensured that Frankfurt won their first European trophy since 1980 and meant that Rangers wait for a European crown has now stretched beyond 50 years.
That led to Rode lifting the trophy at the end of a gruelling contest which had taken its toll on him more than any other player. The central midfielder was inadvertently kicked in the head by Gers opponent John Lundstram in the sixth minute, leading to a lengthy stoppage in play.
