SC Freiburg doesn’t do more than necessary in the game in Lille – and is punished in the end. The result is still enough for direct entry into the Europa League round of 16:
Lille – Update from January 29th, 11 p.m: Despite a defeat, SC Freiburg moves straight into the round of 16 of the Europa League without going through the intermediate round. At the end of the league phase, coach Julian Schuster’s team lost 0-1 (0-0) at OSC Lille. The result was still enough to maintain a place among the top eight teams. A penalty from Olivier Giroud (90+2) sealed the late defeat.
Late defeat in Lille: SC Freiburg defends its way into the Europa League round of 16
Even before kick-off, it was clear that one point would be enough for the Bundesliga club to skip the playoffs and thus gain two weeks off. Given the triple pressure of the league, Europa League and DFB Cup, it was understandable that the guests chose a defensive approach.
However, this was so defensive that they remained completely harmless throughout the entire game. But Lille didn’t act much more forcefully out of the game – despite having the majority in the final phase after the red card for Maximilian Eggestein (74th). Due to the results of the competition, the defeat had no consequences.
OSC Lille vs SC Freiburg: UEFA Europa League not live on free TV
First report: On Thursday evening (January 29th), SC Freiburg will face French club OSC Lille on the final matchday in the Europa League. Kick-off at the Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre‑Mauroy is at 9 p.m. baden24.de tells you how you can watch the final game in the league phase live in the stream.
- The Europa League game between OSC Lille and SC Freiburg will not be broadcast live on free TV.
- The RTL channel Nitro only shows the game VfB Stuttgart against Young Boys Bern free of charge and without registration on free-to-air television.
OSC Lille vs SC Freiburg: UEFA Europa League live stream on RTL+
- RTL+ offers the match OSC Lille against SC Freiburg in a live stream.
- The RTL+ matchday show and conference starts on Thursday at 8:25 p.m.
- A paid subscription is required for RTL+.
OSC Lille against SC Freiburg in the Europa League – starting position
The Breisgauers go into this encounter as favorites. In the league phase of the Europa League, SCF is currently in third place with 17 points from seven games. Freiburg is also still undefeated, having won five times and drawn two games. Most recently they defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hosts OSC Lille have significantly more problems this season. With just nine points from seven games, the team is far behind in the Europa League and is still fighting for a place in the round of the last 16. (mab)
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