Match Summary

SC Freiburg – FC Salzburg: 1–0

SC Freiburg edged FC Salzburg 1–0 in a tightly contested Europa League clash at Europa-Park-Stadion. Philipp Lienhart broke the deadlock early in the second half with a decisive header from a corner. Salzburg’s hopes were dented by a first-half red card for Petar Ratkov, reducing them to ten men for over 50 minutes. Despite dominating possession and firing 25 shots, Freiburg found just one goal — but it was enough to seal the win. The result capped Freiburg’s strong group stage finish with their fourth consecutive home victory.

Man of the Match

Key player: Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg):

The match-winner and defensive rock, Philipp Lienhart delivered the decisive blow with a close-range finish in the 50th minute to hand Freiburg a hard-fought 1–0 victory.

The center-back not only scored the game’s only goal but also returned to the pitch after an early knock, showcasing resilience and leadership at the back.

His timely goal came just after Salzburg were reduced to ten men, capitalizing on Freiburg’s dominance and sealing all three points.

Conclusion

Freiburg illustrated their consistency and competitive edge in European competition with a tough but deserved victory. While Salzburg battled hard despite their numerical disadvantage, Lienhart's goal and a solid defensive display secured a successful conclusion to the group phase for the German side.