Freiburg is fighting for 3-2 victory against Kiel-next step to success!

The SC Freiburg won 3-2 on January 12, 2025 in an exciting Bundesliga game against Holstein Kiel. The game, which took place in front of 33,700 spectators, started strange: Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu shot the Kiel player Phil Harres, but was able to prevent an early goal.

Freiburg dominated the first half and took the lead in the 23rd minute through an own goal of Nicolai Remberg. Just 15 minutes later, the hosts increased to 2-0 by a free kick from Christian Günter. In the second half, Vincenzo Grifo met in the 74th minute and seemed to secure the victory for Freiburg, before Kiel came back in the final phase through two goals from Harres (85 and 90th minute) and caused excitement. However, Freiburg was able to defend the 3-2 victory until the final whistle.

Freiburg improves placement

With this victory, SC Freiburg has improved its position in the race for the European Cup places. Coach Julian Schuster said after the game that there is still room for improvement despite the success. Atubolu, who played a crucial role in securing the victory, noted that the team might have felt "a bit too safe". The setback for Kiel means that you are under pressure in the fight for the league stay and could not use the swing from a previous 5: 1 win against FC Augsburg.

The next game for Freiburg is against Eintracht Frankfurt, while Kiel is preparing for an encounter with Borussia Dortmund.