Bundesliga
Leipzig, Union and Freiburg book European Cup ticket
Josip Juranovic (l) and 1. FC Union Berlin will also play in the European Cup next season. photo
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Dortmund’s victory against VfL Wolfsburg also has consequences for Leipzig, Union Berlin and Freiburg. The trio have secured their European ticket. The race for the top ranks remains exciting.
RB Leipzig, 1. FC Union Berlin and SC Freiburg have secured another European Cup qualification three games before the end of the season in the Bundesliga.
After Borussia Dortmund’s 6-0 (3-0) win over VfL Wolfsburg, the three clubs can no longer be pushed out of the international ranks. After the 31st matchday, third Leipzig has an eleven point lead over seventh Wolfsburg, fourth Union and fifth Freiburg, each ten points.
This puts the three clubs in at least sixth place and ensures participation in the playoff round for the third-rate Conference League. In third place, RB Leipzig has a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League again. Berlin and Freiburg, who competed in the Europa League this season, can also hope for the premier class.
Bayer Leverkusen is sixth, eight points behind the duo. The Rhinelanders can also buy a ticket for the Champions League with a Europa League triumph. In the semi-finals, coach Xabi Alonso’s team will face AS Roma. Should Leverkusen win the Europa League and not finish in the top four in the league, there will be five Bundesliga starters in the Champions League next season.
