23 days ago
The defining topic of Saturday's football action was definitely the major crisis and nightmare start of Borussia Mönchengladbach, which was completed in brutal fashion this afternoon with a 0–5 thrashing in Breisgau.
So far, comparatively little has been said about the team that made the situation for Polanski's side even more dramatic today. Probably too little.
Because SC Freiburg currently find themselves at the opposite extreme. With three wins from three games, they sit top of the table and have enjoyed a perfect start to the new season.
The club has never before won each of its first three matches in a season.
The attack in particular has been highly impressive. In the team's six competitive matches so far this season, no fewer than eleven different players have already gotten on the scoresheet.
#start #breisgau
So far, comparatively little has been said about the team that made the situation for Polanski's side even more dramatic today. Probably too little.
Because SC Freiburg currently find themselves at the opposite extreme. With three wins from three games, they sit top of the table and have enjoyed a perfect start to the new season.
The club has never before won each of its first three matches in a season.
The attack in particular has been highly impressive. In the team's six competitive matches so far this season, no fewer than eleven different players have already gotten on the scoresheet.
#start #breisgau
24 days ago
Three of the four teams that reached the third Bundesliga matchday with a 100% record were in action on Saturday morning (12).
And two of them picked up another win, continuing to share top spot in the league.
Borussia Dortmund beat newly promoted Paderborn, while Freiburg thrashed Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The exception was Augsburg, who started the day in first place but conceded a late equalizer to Bayer Leverkusen.
Elversberg could also end the round with nine points from three matches, as they face Bayern Munich this Sunday (13).
#saturday
And two of them picked up another win, continuing to share top spot in the league.
Borussia Dortmund beat newly promoted Paderborn, while Freiburg thrashed Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The exception was Augsburg, who started the day in first place but conceded a late equalizer to Bayer Leverkusen.
Elversberg could also end the round with nine points from three matches, as they face Bayern Munich this Sunday (13).
#saturday
24 days ago
Freiburg were firmly in control at the break against Borussia Mönchengladbach after first-half goals from Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic.
Matanovic caused Gladbach problems almost immediately, dispossessing Ko Itakura, before having an opportunity to release Yuito Suzuki inside the opening minutes, only to struggle to get the ball out of his feet.
The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 23rd minute, when Derry Scherhant's corner found Engelhardt, whose looping header caught Moritz Nicolas in no man's land and dropped into the net.
Six minutes later, Freiburg doubled their advantage, with Matthias Ginter firing a sharp pass towards Matanovic on the edge of the penalty area and, with plenty of pace already on the ball, the striker simply guided it beyond Nicolas and in off the post.
At that point, Gladbach were in danger of being overwhelmed as Freiburg threatened to turn an already commanding first half into a rout.
#freiburg #engelhardt #nicolas
Matanovic caused Gladbach problems almost immediately, dispossessing Ko Itakura, before having an opportunity to release Yuito Suzuki inside the opening minutes, only to struggle to get the ball out of his feet.
The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 23rd minute, when Derry Scherhant's corner found Engelhardt, whose looping header caught Moritz Nicolas in no man's land and dropped into the net.
Six minutes later, Freiburg doubled their advantage, with Matthias Ginter firing a sharp pass towards Matanovic on the edge of the penalty area and, with plenty of pace already on the ball, the striker simply guided it beyond Nicolas and in off the post.
At that point, Gladbach were in danger of being overwhelmed as Freiburg threatened to turn an already commanding first half into a rout.
#freiburg #engelhardt #nicolas
24 days ago
Freiburg have made an impressive start to the new campaign with two wins from two, while Saturday's opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach are still searching for their first points.
However, boss Julian Schuster believes his side's experiences last season warn that difficult periods can quickly become sources of motivation.
"It was quite simple," he told DAZN before the match, when asked how he ensures full effort against out-of-form opposition.
"We just had to remind ourselves of the difficult periods we had last year.
"In football and sport, just as in private life, these situations are always an opportunity to grow and for something new to emerge.
#difficult #periods
However, boss Julian Schuster believes his side's experiences last season warn that difficult periods can quickly become sources of motivation.
"It was quite simple," he told DAZN before the match, when asked how he ensures full effort against out-of-form opposition.
"We just had to remind ourselves of the difficult periods we had last year.
"In football and sport, just as in private life, these situations are always an opportunity to grow and for something new to emerge.
#difficult #periods
25 days ago
Two wins in the Bundesliga, one in the cup, one in the UEFA Champions League – BVB have recently celebrated four consecutive victories. In the Bundesliga table, the Black and Yellows sit in third place with the maximum return of six points. Speaking about the clash against Villarreal FC (3:2) in midweek, BVB coach Niko Kovac said: "Of course, you expend a lot physically, but also mentally. Now it's about getting the mental side back under control immediately in order to switch back to the Bundesliga." His team are the favorites against the newly promoted side: "We're playing at home and we want to win, that's our goal." But: "There are no easy games in the Bundesliga. You have to approach them in a way that means you're fully there right away. That's why I want my boys to step on the gas from the first minute and get our fans behind us again as quickly as possible so that we can play successful football."
Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini have returned to team training after their injuries and are available for the Paderborn match. "They are fit, healthy and ready to play this weekend. I can count on both of them," said Kovac. Konstantinos Karetsas will not be involved after having to be substituted in the game against Villarreal FC due to circulation problems. Read more now!
SC Paderborn have been promoted to the Bundesliga for the third time in the club's history. "A team with the ambition to stay in the league. We will certainly be facing a deep block from the opposition, who will want to hit on the counter," said Kovac. On matchday one, the team picked up a point away at FSV Mainz 05 (0:0) and then lost 1:0 at home to SC Freiburg. They currently sit 12th in the table. Despite 23 shots on goal, Paderborn have yet to score. Defensively, however, they have not allowed much either and have goalkeeper Nahuel Noll to thank, as he has conceded only one goal so far. Paderborn's Felix Götze (in the BVB youth setup until 2014) and Steffen Tigges (2019 to 2022) also wore the Black and Yellow shirt in the past.
BVB have never lost a competitive match against SC Paderborn: there have been two meetings in the DFB-Pokal, and on both occasions the Black and Yellows advanced to the next round. In the Bundesliga, Borussia have won two matches so far, while two others ended in draws. The last Bundesliga meeting at the end of May 2020 is especially memorable. In this ghost game in Paderborn played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus, the Black and Yellows produced a poor first half but improved after the break. All seven goals in the 6:1 victory came in the second half. It was the highest-scoring half of the 2019/20 season. For BVB, Jadon Sancho (3), Thorgan Hazard, Achraf Hakimi and Marcel Schmelzer, with the last goal of his professional career, were on target.Christina Reinke
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
#yellows #goal #half
Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini have returned to team training after their injuries and are available for the Paderborn match. "They are fit, healthy and ready to play this weekend. I can count on both of them," said Kovac. Konstantinos Karetsas will not be involved after having to be substituted in the game against Villarreal FC due to circulation problems. Read more now!
SC Paderborn have been promoted to the Bundesliga for the third time in the club's history. "A team with the ambition to stay in the league. We will certainly be facing a deep block from the opposition, who will want to hit on the counter," said Kovac. On matchday one, the team picked up a point away at FSV Mainz 05 (0:0) and then lost 1:0 at home to SC Freiburg. They currently sit 12th in the table. Despite 23 shots on goal, Paderborn have yet to score. Defensively, however, they have not allowed much either and have goalkeeper Nahuel Noll to thank, as he has conceded only one goal so far. Paderborn's Felix Götze (in the BVB youth setup until 2014) and Steffen Tigges (2019 to 2022) also wore the Black and Yellow shirt in the past.
BVB have never lost a competitive match against SC Paderborn: there have been two meetings in the DFB-Pokal, and on both occasions the Black and Yellows advanced to the next round. In the Bundesliga, Borussia have won two matches so far, while two others ended in draws. The last Bundesliga meeting at the end of May 2020 is especially memorable. In this ghost game in Paderborn played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus, the Black and Yellows produced a poor first half but improved after the break. All seven goals in the 6:1 victory came in the second half. It was the highest-scoring half of the 2019/20 season. For BVB, Jadon Sancho (3), Thorgan Hazard, Achraf Hakimi and Marcel Schmelzer, with the last goal of his professional career, were on target.Christina Reinke
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
#yellows #goal #half
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30 days ago
New Bundesliga record
Goals from Tanikawa, Gilles & Bühl
Zadrazil celebrates her comeback
FC Bayern Women are celebrating their third win in three games and have set a new record! Thanks to their 4–1 (2–0) win over SC Freiburg in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga on Sunday afternoon, coach José Barcala's side have now gone 45 league matches without defeat – a new league record.
Momoko Tanikawa (18th minute) put the Munich side 1–0 up with a stunning goal in glorious summer weather at the FC Bayern Campus stadium. Shortly before half-time, centre-back Vanessa Gilles (43') doubled the lead. After the break, Luca Birkholz (64') pulled one back for the visitors before Klara Bühl (73') and Tanikawa again (90'+1) wrapped up the 4–1 victory.
#record #gilles #goals
Goals from Tanikawa, Gilles & Bühl
Zadrazil celebrates her comeback
FC Bayern Women are celebrating their third win in three games and have set a new record! Thanks to their 4–1 (2–0) win over SC Freiburg in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga on Sunday afternoon, coach José Barcala's side have now gone 45 league matches without defeat – a new league record.
Momoko Tanikawa (18th minute) put the Munich side 1–0 up with a stunning goal in glorious summer weather at the FC Bayern Campus stadium. Shortly before half-time, centre-back Vanessa Gilles (43') doubled the lead. After the break, Luca Birkholz (64') pulled one back for the visitors before Klara Bühl (73') and Tanikawa again (90'+1) wrapped up the 4–1 victory.
#record #gilles #goals
30 days ago
Bayern Munich hosts SC Freiburg today in the third matchday of the Frauen-Bundesliga season. The Bavarians are a perfect 2-0-0 so far while Freiburg has a win and a draw and sit in seventh place, near where they finished last season.
Last time out, Bayern equaled a club-record Bundesliga unbeaten run (44 matches), so this one is for the breakthrough.
The Bavarians welcomed back Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf recently and Sarah Zadrazil could be next in line to make her comeback. While Freiburg has not customarily given Bayern nightmares, this team is not taking anything for granted.
"Feiburg are a young team who've made a really good impression so far," Bayern coach José Barcala shared ahead of the match (as captured by FCBayern.com). "They have a clear plan, are very well organized and know exactly when they need to go and press. They can also always pose a threat with their quick movements in between the lines.
"When you're not coordinated in how you press against them or are too passive in defending, you can quickly have problems. We need to focus on every detail and definitely can't underestimate them. It certainly won't be an easy game."
#bavarians #press
Last time out, Bayern equaled a club-record Bundesliga unbeaten run (44 matches), so this one is for the breakthrough.
The Bavarians welcomed back Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf recently and Sarah Zadrazil could be next in line to make her comeback. While Freiburg has not customarily given Bayern nightmares, this team is not taking anything for granted.
"Feiburg are a young team who've made a really good impression so far," Bayern coach José Barcala shared ahead of the match (as captured by FCBayern.com). "They have a clear plan, are very well organized and know exactly when they need to go and press. They can also always pose a threat with their quick movements in between the lines.
"When you're not coordinated in how you press against them or are too passive in defending, you can quickly have problems. We need to focus on every detail and definitely can't underestimate them. It certainly won't be an easy game."
#bavarians #press
1 month ago
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Manchester United had a quiet end to the summer after being linked with several names in the final days of the transfer window. The Red Devils entered the transfer market riding the optimism of last season's third-placed finish in the Premier League.
With the midfield earmarked as the area requiring urgent attention, the English giants moved quickly to secure the services of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. This was followed by a period of inactivity before INEOS managed to prise Carlos Baleba away from Brighton & Hove Albion.
With the midfield undergoing a revamp, United were next expected to focus on signing a new striker and a left-back. Consequently, the Red Devils were linked with Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic and Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall, among others.
Unfortunately, United ended the summer without reinforcing either position. The Red Devils have now confirmed their squad for the Premier League season.
#premier #midfield
Manchester United had a quiet end to the summer after being linked with several names in the final days of the transfer window. The Red Devils entered the transfer market riding the optimism of last season's third-placed finish in the Premier League.
With the midfield earmarked as the area requiring urgent attention, the English giants moved quickly to secure the services of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. This was followed by a period of inactivity before INEOS managed to prise Carlos Baleba away from Brighton & Hove Albion.
With the midfield undergoing a revamp, United were next expected to focus on signing a new striker and a left-back. Consequently, the Red Devils were linked with Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic and Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall, among others.
Unfortunately, United ended the summer without reinforcing either position. The Red Devils have now confirmed their squad for the Premier League season.
#premier #midfield
1 month ago
The Bundesliga is back! On Matchday 1, Freiburg host Werder Bremen in an exciting opening fixture for both sides. Goalkeeper Mio Backhaus (and potentially Eren **** çi as well) will face his former club, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.
Julian Schuster's side will be looking to improve on last season and push for a return to the European places, with a Europa League spot potentially within reach. Bremen, meanwhile, have one primary objective: survival. After a shaky 2025/26 campaign that saw them finish 15th, Werder will be hoping to take a step forward this season - with Niclas Füllkrug expected to play a key role in their ambitions.
Who will come out on top in this match? With just about an hour to go until kickoff, here are the confirmed lineups for both sides:
SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Backhaus - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo - Eggestein, Engelhardt - Beste, Suzuki, Scherhant - Matanović
Werder Bremen (4-3-3): Hein - Schmetgens, Pieper, Friedl, Deman - Chuky, Reis, Lynen - Njinmah, Füllkrug, Grüll
#werder #freiburg #sides
Julian Schuster's side will be looking to improve on last season and push for a return to the European places, with a Europa League spot potentially within reach. Bremen, meanwhile, have one primary objective: survival. After a shaky 2025/26 campaign that saw them finish 15th, Werder will be hoping to take a step forward this season - with Niclas Füllkrug expected to play a key role in their ambitions.
Who will come out on top in this match? With just about an hour to go until kickoff, here are the confirmed lineups for both sides:
SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Backhaus - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo - Eggestein, Engelhardt - Beste, Suzuki, Scherhant - Matanović
Werder Bremen (4-3-3): Hein - Schmetgens, Pieper, Friedl, Deman - Chuky, Reis, Lynen - Njinmah, Füllkrug, Grüll
#werder #freiburg #sides
1 month ago
Ritsu Doan looks likely to leave Eintracht Frankfurt before the transfer window closes.
According to Sky Germany, the 28-year-old ******* an international has agreed personal terms with Al Ittihad, who are offering him an annual salary of €9 million.
Eintracht Frankfurt and the Saudi Arabian side are now in talks over a transfer fee, with an €18 million offer reportedly on the table.
Doan was left out of Eintracht's squad for Saturday's 3-3 draw with 1. FC Union Berlin due to muscular problems.
The winger joined Eintracht from Freiburg for a reported €21 million fee in the summer of 2025.
#eintracht #doan
According to Sky Germany, the 28-year-old ******* an international has agreed personal terms with Al Ittihad, who are offering him an annual salary of €9 million.
Eintracht Frankfurt and the Saudi Arabian side are now in talks over a transfer fee, with an €18 million offer reportedly on the table.
Doan was left out of Eintracht's squad for Saturday's 3-3 draw with 1. FC Union Berlin due to muscular problems.
The winger joined Eintracht from Freiburg for a reported €21 million fee in the summer of 2025.
#eintracht #doan
1 month ago
On Friday, SC Freiburg found out which teams they will face in the league phase of the Europa Conference League this season. Julian Schuster's side booked their place in today's draw after beating Motherwell FC 7-2 on aggregate.
Last season's Europa League finalists were in Pot 1. Unlike the Champions League and Europa League, there were six pots with only six league phase matchdays in the Conference League.
Freiburg's home games will be against Panathinaikos, Twente and Czechia side Jablonec. They will face AS Monaco, Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor and Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris away from home.
AS Monaco (A)
Panathinaikos (H)
#Friday
Last season's Europa League finalists were in Pot 1. Unlike the Champions League and Europa League, there were six pots with only six league phase matchdays in the Conference League.
Freiburg's home games will be against Panathinaikos, Twente and Czechia side Jablonec. They will face AS Monaco, Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor and Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris away from home.
AS Monaco (A)
Panathinaikos (H)
#Friday
1 month ago
We asked for your views after 10-man Motherwell lost 4-1 in Germany to bow out of Europe 7-2 on aggregate to Freiburg in the Conference League play-off.
Here's what some of you said:
Robert: It's absolutely no disgrace to lose to a team like Freiburg. The boys gave everything and to score home and away shows the team that they're capable of good things in the future. If they can start defending swinging free-kicks and corners, major bonus! All in all well done boys, let's get stuck into this league now.
James: We are a team in progress and they are making it with every game. I look forward to the future, we are a very good team and will get better. My only problem is we lack height in defence, four goals in these two games all from corners.
Frazer: Held our own against a very good Freiburg team and hoping this will put us in good stead for the season. The only frustration was five of the seven goals we conceded were from pens or set-plays.
#good #only #goals
Here's what some of you said:
Robert: It's absolutely no disgrace to lose to a team like Freiburg. The boys gave everything and to score home and away shows the team that they're capable of good things in the future. If they can start defending swinging free-kicks and corners, major bonus! All in all well done boys, let's get stuck into this league now.
James: We are a team in progress and they are making it with every game. I look forward to the future, we are a very good team and will get better. My only problem is we lack height in defence, four goals in these two games all from corners.
Frazer: Held our own against a very good Freiburg team and hoping this will put us in good stead for the season. The only frustration was five of the seven goals we conceded were from pens or set-plays.
#good #only #goals
1 month ago
With Manuel Neuer going back into retirement after the FIFA World Cup, the door has opened for a new talent to take over the throne as Germany's #1 goalkeeper. Marc-Andre ter Stegen's career seems to be fizzling out in the Netherlands, and Oliver Baumann is no spring chicken. All these signs point to Jürgen Klopp electing a younger option as his goalkeeper moving forward.
Jonas Urbig will be the first name for Bayern Munich fans to mention, and for good reason. However, there is another elite German goalkeeper, with much more experience thus far. This of course is SC Freiburg's Noah Atubolu. Reports from Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg claim that Atubolu has now transferred to fellow Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
While the reports indicate that Freiburg have loaned their star goalkeeper to Frankfurt, there is a mandatory buy clause included. While Freiburg actually finished higher than Frankfurt last season, this is generally seen as an upgrade for the German goalkeeper.
While Atubolu has been called up to the national team under Julian Nagelsmann, he has yet to appear in a match for Die Mannschaft. Klopp might have other ideas though with his reports of big change coming. With Neuer keeping Urbig in a secondary role for the moment, does it make sense for Atubolu to lead the team moving forward? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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#reports
Jonas Urbig will be the first name for Bayern Munich fans to mention, and for good reason. However, there is another elite German goalkeeper, with much more experience thus far. This of course is SC Freiburg's Noah Atubolu. Reports from Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg claim that Atubolu has now transferred to fellow Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
While the reports indicate that Freiburg have loaned their star goalkeeper to Frankfurt, there is a mandatory buy clause included. While Freiburg actually finished higher than Frankfurt last season, this is generally seen as an upgrade for the German goalkeeper.
While Atubolu has been called up to the national team under Julian Nagelsmann, he has yet to appear in a match for Die Mannschaft. Klopp might have other ideas though with his reports of big change coming. With Neuer keeping Urbig in a secondary role for the moment, does it make sense for Atubolu to lead the team moving forward? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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#reports
1 month ago
With Noah Atubolu's dream of moving to the Premier League looking increasingly unlikely to be realised during the summer transfer window, SC Freiburg are now looking for the best possible alternative for the wantaway goalkeeper.
That currently appears to be Eintracht Frankfurt, who are reportedly considering a move for Atubolu as they look to bring in a new first-choice goalkeeper.
SC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster could see such a move happening.
"Basically, Frankfurt are a very, very big club in Germany. So it could certainly be an option for him to be their goalkeeper," he said, according to Bild.
It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach an agreement. With Freiburg reportedly demanding €15 million to let Atubolu leave, it has been suggested that the goalkeeper could instead extend his contract by a further year, until 2028, and head out on loan.
#freiburg #atubolu #head #premier
That currently appears to be Eintracht Frankfurt, who are reportedly considering a move for Atubolu as they look to bring in a new first-choice goalkeeper.
SC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster could see such a move happening.
"Basically, Frankfurt are a very, very big club in Germany. So it could certainly be an option for him to be their goalkeeper," he said, according to Bild.
It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach an agreement. With Freiburg reportedly demanding €15 million to let Atubolu leave, it has been suggested that the goalkeeper could instead extend his contract by a further year, until 2028, and head out on loan.
#freiburg #atubolu #head #premier
1 month ago
A summer of change off the pitch for Aston Villa was followed by one of the worst opening 45 minutes of a season in Premier League history as Unai Emery's side collapsed at Brighton.
Last season's Europa League winners went into the new campaign having lost four of the players that started their 3-0 win over Freiburg in May. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa's exits could also soon be followed by two more first-team stars in Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, who were both left out of Villa's matchday squad at Brighton.
A new-look Villa went behind inside eight minutes in calamitous fashion as Victor Lindelof bundled into his own net before Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper doubled their advantage. Jack Hinshelwood then scored twice in two minutes before Villa's Joao Gomes, a £38m signing from Wolves, was sent off on his first Premier League appearance for his new club.
Hinshelwood's first goal was followed by another straight from kick-off. Gomes was caught in possession on the edge of his own box before Hinshelwood finished into an empty net for his second - just 80 seconds after his first.
It then went from bad to worse for debutant Gomes, who was earlier booked for waving an imaginary yellow card towards Pascal Gross, as he received a straight red card for kicking out at Georginio Rutter.
#minutes #villa
Last season's Europa League winners went into the new campaign having lost four of the players that started their 3-0 win over Freiburg in May. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa's exits could also soon be followed by two more first-team stars in Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, who were both left out of Villa's matchday squad at Brighton.
A new-look Villa went behind inside eight minutes in calamitous fashion as Victor Lindelof bundled into his own net before Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper doubled their advantage. Jack Hinshelwood then scored twice in two minutes before Villa's Joao Gomes, a £38m signing from Wolves, was sent off on his first Premier League appearance for his new club.
Hinshelwood's first goal was followed by another straight from kick-off. Gomes was caught in possession on the edge of his own box before Hinshelwood finished into an empty net for his second - just 80 seconds after his first.
It then went from bad to worse for debutant Gomes, who was earlier booked for waving an imaginary yellow card towards Pascal Gross, as he received a straight red card for kicking out at Georginio Rutter.
#minutes #villa
2 months ago
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners.
Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price.
England defender Ezri Konsa is on the verge of sealing his move to Premier League champions ******* nal, while Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has told Emery he wants to go.
Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans have already been sold by Villa since the end of last season, joining Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively.
It is a remarkable dismantling of a team that won Villa's first major trophy for 30 years when they beat Freiburg in the Europa League final in May.
#emery #watkins #europa
Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price.
England defender Ezri Konsa is on the verge of sealing his move to Premier League champions ******* nal, while Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has told Emery he wants to go.
Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans have already been sold by Villa since the end of last season, joining Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively.
It is a remarkable dismantling of a team that won Villa's first major trophy for 30 years when they beat Freiburg in the Europa League final in May.
#emery #watkins #europa
2 months ago
Aston Villa's European heroes are already part of history.
They ended a 30-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in May against Freiburg but the club could have sold six of the starting XI by the end of the transfer window.
Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to ****** nal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.
Istanbul goalscorers Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers left last month, Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea a record for an English player.
Lucas Digne was sold to Paris St-Germain and Villa must also find a solution for goalkeeper Emi Martinez after his failed move to Juventus and the signing of his replacement - Zion Suzuki.
#move #aston #europa #league
They ended a 30-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in May against Freiburg but the club could have sold six of the starting XI by the end of the transfer window.
Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to ****** nal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.
Istanbul goalscorers Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers left last month, Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea a record for an English player.
Lucas Digne was sold to Paris St-Germain and Villa must also find a solution for goalkeeper Emi Martinez after his failed move to Juventus and the signing of his replacement - Zion Suzuki.
#move #aston #europa #league
2 months ago
Andy Halliday feels former club Motherwell made too many changes in their League Cup defeat by second-tier Stenhousemuir.
Alfred Johansson's side bid to bounce back from that shock exit when they welcome Freiburg to a sold-out Fir Park for their Conference League play-off first leg.
"It's disappointing to make that many changes," Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "Eight's too many for me.
"Five young academy players started but for four of them, it was their first game of the season.
"It's very, very difficult to try and get a blend together when there's that many players making their first appearance."
#stenhousemuir
Alfred Johansson's side bid to bounce back from that shock exit when they welcome Freiburg to a sold-out Fir Park for their Conference League play-off first leg.
"It's disappointing to make that many changes," Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "Eight's too many for me.
"Five young academy players started but for four of them, it was their first game of the season.
"It's very, very difficult to try and get a blend together when there's that many players making their first appearance."
#stenhousemuir
2 months ago
The finale in the battle for the **** le! On the last matchday of the 2022/23 FLYERALARM Women's Bundesliga season, FC Bayern Women have the club's fifth German championship in their hands ahead of the meeting with 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam at the FC Bayern Campus on Sunday 28 May. The **** le showdown kicks off at 14:00 CEST. The state of play, pre-match quotes, team news – it's all in the preview.
After the 0-0 draw at Leverkusen last Saturday, Alexander Straus' side go into the final day with a two-point lead over VfL Wolfsburg. Their rivals claimed a last-minute win at SV Meppen on Sunday to prevent FCB from clinching the **** le early, but now the Munich girls can wrap up the fifth Bundesliga **** le in the club's history with a home win over Potsdam. In the event of a draw or defeat, their inferior goal difference means they'll have to hope for a slip-up by the She-Wolves in their game against SC Freiburg.
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Potsdam's relegation from the Women's Bundesliga has been confirmed since Matchday 20. The Brandenburg outfit lost 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt last time out, their fourth straight defeat. That said, after collecting just one point in the first half of the season, there has been an improvement in the second half of the campaign from the team who are second in the all-time Women's Bundesliga standings. Sunday's match at the Campus will be Turbine's last in the German top flight for now after 29 successful years.
Bayern won 3-0 in the reverse fixture in Potsdam thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Lina Magull and Linda Dallmann. FCB have been by far the better team in the recent history of the fixture and are unbeaten in 12 games against Turbine (W9 D3). However, the all-time record is virtually even, with 21 wins for Munich, 22 for Potsdam and seven draws in their 50 meetings.
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After the 0-0 draw at Leverkusen last Saturday, Alexander Straus' side go into the final day with a two-point lead over VfL Wolfsburg. Their rivals claimed a last-minute win at SV Meppen on Sunday to prevent FCB from clinching the **** le early, but now the Munich girls can wrap up the fifth Bundesliga **** le in the club's history with a home win over Potsdam. In the event of a draw or defeat, their inferior goal difference means they'll have to hope for a slip-up by the She-Wolves in their game against SC Freiburg.
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Potsdam's relegation from the Women's Bundesliga has been confirmed since Matchday 20. The Brandenburg outfit lost 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt last time out, their fourth straight defeat. That said, after collecting just one point in the first half of the season, there has been an improvement in the second half of the campaign from the team who are second in the all-time Women's Bundesliga standings. Sunday's match at the Campus will be Turbine's last in the German top flight for now after 29 successful years.
Bayern won 3-0 in the reverse fixture in Potsdam thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Lina Magull and Linda Dallmann. FCB have been by far the better team in the recent history of the fixture and are unbeaten in 12 games against Turbine (W9 D3). However, the all-time record is virtually even, with 21 wins for Munich, 22 for Potsdam and seven draws in their 50 meetings.
#bundesliga #last #title #team
2 months ago
In the final Bundesliga match of the 2022/23 season at home to 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Sunday 28 May, 14:00 CEST), FC Bayern Women can secure the championship with a win. Before kick-off, four players who are leaving the club at the end of the season will say their goodbyes: Laura Benkarth, Ivana Rudelić, Saki ***** agai and Emelyne Laurent. FC Bayern says thanks and Servus!
72 appearances, 55 wins and 43 clean sheets! Laura Benkarth kept the ball out of the FC Bayern net for a long time. As the number one during the 2020/21 season, the Freiburg native played a key role in the ***** le win, conceding just one goal - a penalty - in the entire first half of the season. After five years in the FCB shirt, the cheerful 30-year-old is leaving the club at the end of this season. On the pitch, Laura had command of her defence and passed on her many years of experience to the young goalkeepers at Bayern in training and on matchdays.
Many thanks for your service and your infection happiness over the last five years, Laura! We wish you only the best for the future!
After returning to the Bavarian capital at the start of 2021, Ivana Rudelić is now leaving Bayern. The striker first plied her trade for the Reds from 2008 to 2014, before rejoining seven years later. During her first stint with the club, the Croatian international lifted the DFB Cup in 2012, when she scored the goal to make it 2-0 in the final. She also celebrated the championship with the team in 2021.
Dear Ivana, many thanks for your commitment in the Bayern shirt. FCB wishes you all the very best!
#club #first
72 appearances, 55 wins and 43 clean sheets! Laura Benkarth kept the ball out of the FC Bayern net for a long time. As the number one during the 2020/21 season, the Freiburg native played a key role in the ***** le win, conceding just one goal - a penalty - in the entire first half of the season. After five years in the FCB shirt, the cheerful 30-year-old is leaving the club at the end of this season. On the pitch, Laura had command of her defence and passed on her many years of experience to the young goalkeepers at Bayern in training and on matchdays.
Many thanks for your service and your infection happiness over the last five years, Laura! We wish you only the best for the future!
After returning to the Bavarian capital at the start of 2021, Ivana Rudelić is now leaving Bayern. The striker first plied her trade for the Reds from 2008 to 2014, before rejoining seven years later. During her first stint with the club, the Croatian international lifted the DFB Cup in 2012, when she scored the goal to make it 2-0 in the final. She also celebrated the championship with the team in 2021.
Dear Ivana, many thanks for your commitment in the Bayern shirt. FCB wishes you all the very best!
#club #first
2 months ago
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly decided to enter the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper following their disastrous pre-season finale against Brentford. Kicker reports that SC Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu has emerged as the club's preferred solution between the sticks. Frankfurt's goalkeeping situation already generated considerable discussion throughout the 2025/26 campaign.
Brazilian keeper Kauã Santos was expected to succeed long-time No.1 Kevin Trapp, but a combination of injuries and costly errors prevented the 23-year-old from establishing himself. Michael Zetterer, signed from Werder Bremen last summer, similarly failed to make a lasting claim to the starting role. Saturday's humiliating 7-0 friendly defeat away at Brentford has evidently prompted a rethink. Santos endured another difficult outing in England and kicker now reports that Eintracht have resolved to bring in a new No.1 before the transfer window closes.
Atubolu is described as Frankfurt's "Wunschlösung" ("preferred solution") for the position. The 24-year-old remains under contract with Freiburg through 2027, but has been expected to depart the Breisgau club since Mio Backhaus arrived as his prospective successor earlier this summer. The Freiburg academy product had previously appeared destined for a move abroad. The Premier League in particular has long been considered Atubolu's preferred destination.
Get German Football News reported last month on Atubolu's potential Premier League options, with Aston Villa and Bournemouth among the clubs linked with the German youth international. FussballTransfers additionally reports that Italian clubs have maintained interest in the keeper. A move to Frankfurt would therefore represent a somewhat surprising opportunity for Atubolu to remain in the Bundesliga.
Any prospective deal remains at a very early stage. Kicker nevertheless suggests that the situation could develop quickly during the coming week as Frankfurt seek to address one of the most obvious weak points exposed by their heavy Brentford defeat. The potential move would also represent a significant statement from Frankfurt. Bringing Atubolu to Hessen would amount to a clear attempt to settle a position that has remained unsettled since Trapp's departure.
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Brazilian keeper Kauã Santos was expected to succeed long-time No.1 Kevin Trapp, but a combination of injuries and costly errors prevented the 23-year-old from establishing himself. Michael Zetterer, signed from Werder Bremen last summer, similarly failed to make a lasting claim to the starting role. Saturday's humiliating 7-0 friendly defeat away at Brentford has evidently prompted a rethink. Santos endured another difficult outing in England and kicker now reports that Eintracht have resolved to bring in a new No.1 before the transfer window closes.
Atubolu is described as Frankfurt's "Wunschlösung" ("preferred solution") for the position. The 24-year-old remains under contract with Freiburg through 2027, but has been expected to depart the Breisgau club since Mio Backhaus arrived as his prospective successor earlier this summer. The Freiburg academy product had previously appeared destined for a move abroad. The Premier League in particular has long been considered Atubolu's preferred destination.
Get German Football News reported last month on Atubolu's potential Premier League options, with Aston Villa and Bournemouth among the clubs linked with the German youth international. FussballTransfers additionally reports that Italian clubs have maintained interest in the keeper. A move to Frankfurt would therefore represent a somewhat surprising opportunity for Atubolu to remain in the Bundesliga.
Any prospective deal remains at a very early stage. Kicker nevertheless suggests that the situation could develop quickly during the coming week as Frankfurt seek to address one of the most obvious weak points exposed by their heavy Brentford defeat. The potential move would also represent a significant statement from Frankfurt. Bringing Atubolu to Hessen would amount to a clear attempt to settle a position that has remained unsettled since Trapp's departure.
#keeper
2 months ago
Days before the first leg of their Conference League qualifying tie against Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, Freiburg beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the game played over 120 minutes. After a goalless first-half, Julian Schuster's side scored twice inside the first 20 minutes after the restart.
New signing Yannick Engelhardt scored the opener at Europa-Park Stadion after England international Dean Henderson saved Yuito Suzuki's initial attempt. Lucas Höler headed home Derry Scherhant's corner-kick to double Freiburg's lead in the 65th minute.
As per their agreement, the two teams played an extra 30 minutes after the end of regular time. Scherhant added a goal to his ***** ist to round off a perfect afternoon for the home fans ahead of their first competitive game of the season on Thursday.
#minutes #played #days
New signing Yannick Engelhardt scored the opener at Europa-Park Stadion after England international Dean Henderson saved Yuito Suzuki's initial attempt. Lucas Höler headed home Derry Scherhant's corner-kick to double Freiburg's lead in the 65th minute.
As per their agreement, the two teams played an extra 30 minutes after the end of regular time. Scherhant added a goal to his ***** ist to round off a perfect afternoon for the home fans ahead of their first competitive game of the season on Thursday.
#minutes #played #days
2 months ago
FC Red Bull Salzburg have signed a new player for the current season: Umut Tohumcu joins the Red Bulls on loan from German Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
The 22-year-old German and Turkish joint national was born in Offenburg and came through the youth ranks at SC Offenburg, Offenburger FV, SC Freiburg, and, since 2017, at TSG Hoffenheim. There, Tohumcu made the jump to the first team, celebrated his Bundesliga debut in May 2022, and has since gained experience in 56 matches in the German Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. For the past six months, Tohumcu was on loan at Holstein Kiel, for whom he made 14 appearances.
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Born: 11 August 2004
Height: 1.75 m
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The 22-year-old German and Turkish joint national was born in Offenburg and came through the youth ranks at SC Offenburg, Offenburger FV, SC Freiburg, and, since 2017, at TSG Hoffenheim. There, Tohumcu made the jump to the first team, celebrated his Bundesliga debut in May 2022, and has since gained experience in 56 matches in the German Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. For the past six months, Tohumcu was on loan at Holstein Kiel, for whom he made 14 appearances.
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Born: 11 August 2004
Height: 1.75 m
#born #made
2 months ago
What time is UEFA Super Cup match? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for PSG vs. Aston Villa originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The traditional curtain-raiser of the top-tier European season takes place on Wednesday as Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
PSG will defend the trophy they won against Tottenham Hotspur last year, while Villa will attempt to claim it for the first time since 1982.
Luis Enrique's side won a second-straight Champions League crown in 2025-26, defeating ******* nal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final. Unai Emery's Villa secured their place in this game in Salzburg after a dominant 3-0 win in the Europa League final over Freiburg.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
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The traditional curtain-raiser of the top-tier European season takes place on Wednesday as Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
PSG will defend the trophy they won against Tottenham Hotspur last year, while Villa will attempt to claim it for the first time since 1982.
Luis Enrique's side won a second-straight Champions League crown in 2025-26, defeating ******* nal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final. Unai Emery's Villa secured their place in this game in Salzburg after a dominant 3-0 win in the Europa League final over Freiburg.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
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2 months ago
Unai Emery is the king of the Europa League.
He won a fifth ****** le with Aston Villa in May - their win over Freiburg in Istanbul ending a 30-year trophy drought - but the Super Cup has eluded him.
On Wednesday in Salzburg Emery tries for a fourth time to win the competition, when Villa face Champions League winners Paris St-Germain.
Last season Emery declared he wanted to seal third place in the Premier League because he had not achieved it with Villa.
Finishing fourth was not a failure but it will have rankled with perfectionist Emery.
#freiburg
He won a fifth ****** le with Aston Villa in May - their win over Freiburg in Istanbul ending a 30-year trophy drought - but the Super Cup has eluded him.
On Wednesday in Salzburg Emery tries for a fourth time to win the competition, when Villa face Champions League winners Paris St-Germain.
Last season Emery declared he wanted to seal third place in the Premier League because he had not achieved it with Villa.
Finishing fourth was not a failure but it will have rankled with perfectionist Emery.
#freiburg
2 months ago
João Palhinha is not in Vincent Kompany's plans this season for Bayern Munich despite the midfielder saying he was ready to stay and fight for his place after returning from a relatively solid loan spell with Tottenham. For a decent while, he was rumored with a potential move back to Portugal, but neither Sporting CP or Benfica are currently able to afford his wages and Aston Villa have been the club most recently linked with the Portuguese midfielder.
Unai Emery is an admirer of Palinha's and is looking to fill the spot left by Youri Tielemans, who left for Manchester United. Additionally, playmaker Morgan Rogers has left for Chelsea, which leaves another gap in Emery's midfield and while they have already brought in João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, there's still a void to be filled.
Villa could now face competitions from a Premier League rival for Palhinha, though. Per information from TalkSport (via iMiaSanMia), Newcastle United have emerged as a potential suitor for the midfielder as new manager Matthias Jaissle really seems him as a good fit for his midfield. In addition to the departure of manager Eddie Howe, The Magpies have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, and most recently, Bruno Guimarães to ******* nal. Jaissle now has find the right puzzle pieces in the remainder of the summer transfer window and he sees Palhinha as a viable option.
With the players Newcastle have lost, experience in the Premier League is exactly what he's looking for — something Palhinha has plenty of with his tenures at Tottenham and Fulham. They'll really have to fight Villa for his signature, though, as Bayern have the luxury of waiting to see who'll be willing to pay a higher fee for him since they prefer a permanent sale over another loan option.
For Newcastle, they'll want to avoid another situation similar to what happened with Johan Manzambi, who wound up going to Villa from SC Freiburg after all indications were pointing towards a move to Newcastle. A higher wage paid and the prospect of Champions League football from this season after the UEFA Supercup against Paris Saint-Germain was one of the huge selling points for Manzambi after he impressed with Switzerland at the World Cup, so Newcastle have the ball in their court when it comes to Palhinha.
#newcastle #villa #league #premier
Unai Emery is an admirer of Palinha's and is looking to fill the spot left by Youri Tielemans, who left for Manchester United. Additionally, playmaker Morgan Rogers has left for Chelsea, which leaves another gap in Emery's midfield and while they have already brought in João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, there's still a void to be filled.
Villa could now face competitions from a Premier League rival for Palhinha, though. Per information from TalkSport (via iMiaSanMia), Newcastle United have emerged as a potential suitor for the midfielder as new manager Matthias Jaissle really seems him as a good fit for his midfield. In addition to the departure of manager Eddie Howe, The Magpies have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, and most recently, Bruno Guimarães to ******* nal. Jaissle now has find the right puzzle pieces in the remainder of the summer transfer window and he sees Palhinha as a viable option.
With the players Newcastle have lost, experience in the Premier League is exactly what he's looking for — something Palhinha has plenty of with his tenures at Tottenham and Fulham. They'll really have to fight Villa for his signature, though, as Bayern have the luxury of waiting to see who'll be willing to pay a higher fee for him since they prefer a permanent sale over another loan option.
For Newcastle, they'll want to avoid another situation similar to what happened with Johan Manzambi, who wound up going to Villa from SC Freiburg after all indications were pointing towards a move to Newcastle. A higher wage paid and the prospect of Champions League football from this season after the UEFA Supercup against Paris Saint-Germain was one of the huge selling points for Manzambi after he impressed with Switzerland at the World Cup, so Newcastle have the ball in their court when it comes to Palhinha.
#newcastle #villa #league #premier
2 months ago
Juventus want a new goalkeeper and could turn to Freiburg's Noah Atubolu after moving through several transfer targets and being forced to consider alternatives following several rejections.
They began the summer with strong interest in Alisson Becker, but Liverpool refused to sell, prompting the Old Lady to turn towards Emi Martinez. Aston Villa similarly refused to sell their goalkeeper, leaving Juventus to explore other options.
The Bianconeri have also had bids for Zion Suzuki rejected by Parma, with PSG set to add the **** an star to their squad. However, PSG could potentially offer him to Juventus on loan for the 2026/2027 season.
Juventus also like Atubolu and are interested in adding him to their squad this summer as they continue to struggle to sign some of their other targets. The German goalkeeper could therefore become their next number one if the club manages to reach an agreement for his transfer.
According to Calciomercato, although Michele di Gregorio has improved in recent weeks, he would be replaced, with Juventus now focusing on Atubolu as their main goalkeeper target.
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They began the summer with strong interest in Alisson Becker, but Liverpool refused to sell, prompting the Old Lady to turn towards Emi Martinez. Aston Villa similarly refused to sell their goalkeeper, leaving Juventus to explore other options.
The Bianconeri have also had bids for Zion Suzuki rejected by Parma, with PSG set to add the **** an star to their squad. However, PSG could potentially offer him to Juventus on loan for the 2026/2027 season.
Juventus also like Atubolu and are interested in adding him to their squad this summer as they continue to struggle to sign some of their other targets. The German goalkeeper could therefore become their next number one if the club manages to reach an agreement for his transfer.
According to Calciomercato, although Michele di Gregorio has improved in recent weeks, he would be replaced, with Juventus now focusing on Atubolu as their main goalkeeper target.
#goalkeeper #targets
2 months ago
SC Freiburg and Mainz 05 recorded wins over French teams in friendlies played on Saturday. The Europa League finalists extended Strasbourg's poor pre-season with two 2-0 victories, while Mainz stunningly beat Paris FC 4-0.
The first game between Freiburg and Strasbourg was played with two 35-minute halves. Youngster Rouven Tarnutzer and evergreen winger Vincenzo Grifo scored the goals inside the first 20 minutes.
Lucas Höler scored both goals for Freiburg with headers as they later repeated that scoreline when the two clubs played 90 minutes with different lineups. Including another heavy defeat to Bundesliga debutants Elversberg, Strasbourg are yet to score a goal in preseason.
Meanwhile, Mainz thrashed Paris FC 4-0 at Bruchwegstadion on Saturday. Peruvian center-back Fabio Gruber opened the scoring for his new club in the 20th minute. Phillip Tietz doubled their lead before the break.
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Kacper Potulski added more goals in the last ten minutes. The former HSV striker is in very good form during Mainz's pre-season.
#goals
The first game between Freiburg and Strasbourg was played with two 35-minute halves. Youngster Rouven Tarnutzer and evergreen winger Vincenzo Grifo scored the goals inside the first 20 minutes.
Lucas Höler scored both goals for Freiburg with headers as they later repeated that scoreline when the two clubs played 90 minutes with different lineups. Including another heavy defeat to Bundesliga debutants Elversberg, Strasbourg are yet to score a goal in preseason.
Meanwhile, Mainz thrashed Paris FC 4-0 at Bruchwegstadion on Saturday. Peruvian center-back Fabio Gruber opened the scoring for his new club in the 20th minute. Phillip Tietz doubled their lead before the break.
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Kacper Potulski added more goals in the last ten minutes. The former HSV striker is in very good form during Mainz's pre-season.
#goals
2 months ago
Alfred Johansson really does take things one game at a time.
On Wednesday, he admitted he "didn't even know about the draw" in relation to potentially facing Freiburg in the Conference League play-offs, and on Thursday, he certainly wouldn't entertain any questions about reaching that stage by defeating HJK Helsinki next week.
For now, the Finnish side is not on his mind. His sole focus is Falkirk on Sunday.
It will be the Swede's first home game in the Scottish Premiership, and though he only joined over the summer, he's acutely aware of the hold the Bairns had over the Steelmen last season.
"They were the nemesis last year," Johansson said in Helsinki, shortly before he and his players hopped on a plane back home to prepare for the meeting with John McGlynn's side after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Finland.
#side #alfred
On Wednesday, he admitted he "didn't even know about the draw" in relation to potentially facing Freiburg in the Conference League play-offs, and on Thursday, he certainly wouldn't entertain any questions about reaching that stage by defeating HJK Helsinki next week.
For now, the Finnish side is not on his mind. His sole focus is Falkirk on Sunday.
It will be the Swede's first home game in the Scottish Premiership, and though he only joined over the summer, he's acutely aware of the hold the Bairns had over the Steelmen last season.
"They were the nemesis last year," Johansson said in Helsinki, shortly before he and his players hopped on a plane back home to prepare for the meeting with John McGlynn's side after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Finland.
#side #alfred
2 months ago
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has concrete offers from three clubs on the table, according to Kicker.
The German publication reports that Bournemouth, Napoli and Olympique Marseille have all made proposals to the 24-year-old goalkeeper and his management.
Atubolu has reportedly been offered the chance to become the first-choice goalkeeper at both Napoli and Marseille, while Bournemouth would offer him an open competition with Djordje Petrovic for the starting spot.
Reports have previously claimed that Atubolu's representatives were in Italy earlier this week for talks with Napoli.
Freiburg are reportedly demanding €15-20 million for Atubolu. It has been clear for some time that the goalkeeper wants to leave the club one year before his contract expires, with Freiburg having already signed Mio Backhaus as his replacement.
#year
The German publication reports that Bournemouth, Napoli and Olympique Marseille have all made proposals to the 24-year-old goalkeeper and his management.
Atubolu has reportedly been offered the chance to become the first-choice goalkeeper at both Napoli and Marseille, while Bournemouth would offer him an open competition with Djordje Petrovic for the starting spot.
Reports have previously claimed that Atubolu's representatives were in Italy earlier this week for talks with Napoli.
Freiburg are reportedly demanding €15-20 million for Atubolu. It has been clear for some time that the goalkeeper wants to leave the club one year before his contract expires, with Freiburg having already signed Mio Backhaus as his replacement.
#year
