SC Freiburg defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 on Saturday to secure seventh place and qualification for the UEFA Conference League [1, 2].
The victory ensures the club returns to European competition following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season [1].
The match took place at Europa-Park Stadion during Matchday 34, the final day of the league calendar [1, 3]. Freiburg established a dominant lead early in the first half with goals from Beste in the 24th minute, Matanović in the 26th minute, and Ouédraogo in the 33rd minute [4].
Freiburg continued their offensive pressure after the break. Ginter scored in the 47th minute to extend the lead to four [4]. RB Leipzig managed a single response with a goal from Scherhant in the 75th minute, but the deficit proved too great to overcome [4].
The result cements Freiburg's position in seventh place [1]. This placement guarantees their entry into the UEFA Conference League, marking a successful end to the campaign [1, 2].
League officials confirmed the final standings following the Matchday 34 results [1, 3]. The win provides the club with a critical financial and competitive boost by ensuring they compete on the continental stage next season [1].
“SC Freiburg defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 on Saturday to secure seventh place”
By clinching seventh place on the final day of the season, SC Freiburg avoids the uncertainty of playoff rounds and secures direct entry into the UEFA Conference League. This result maintains the club's status as a consistent upper-table competitor in the Bundesliga and ensures continued revenue streams from European competition.
